MTD Troy-Bilt TBE515 4 Cycle Lawn Edger Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual 4-Cycle Gasoline Lawn Edger TBE515 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For service call 1-800-828-5500 in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #753-05297 Spark Arrestor Kit. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information . .1 Rules for Safe Operation . .2 Know Your Unit .4 Assembly Instructions . .5 Oil and Fuel Information .6 Starting/Stopping Instructions . .8 Operating Instructions . .9 Maintenance and Repair Instructions .10 Cleaning and Storage .13 Troubleshooting Chart .14 Specifications .15 Warranty Information . .16 Parts List . .E16 WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use. P/N 769-02885 All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, (2/07) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING · Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance. · Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on the handle. · Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the blade when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in place. · Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use. · Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another. · Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blade. The unit must be stopped and the blade no longer turning to avoid injury. · The blade may become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing or cleaning the blade. · If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine/motor immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken. · Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary. · Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing add-ons or other attachments. · Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the blade and guard. · A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped rotating. · Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer.

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