THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool wiiI provide many hours of useful
service. You wiiI find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-
understand operating instructions. Read the whob
manual and follow aiI the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, mLLUSTRATmONS
AND SPECmFmCATmONS
AII 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.
Copyright© 2004 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
SERVmCE mNFORMATmON
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
For service call 1-800-520-5520 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 UNmTTO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WiLL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
Before beginning, locate the unit's model plate. It lists
the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the
sample plate below and copy the information for future
reference.
IVto#elNumber
SeriamNumber -m
\ ParentP_ Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information ......................... 2
Rules for Safe Operation ..................... 3
Know Your Unit ............................ 7
Oil and Fuel Information ...................... 9
Starting/Stopping Instructions ................ 10
Operating Instructions ...................... 11
Maintenance and Repair Instructions ........... 13
Troubleshooting Chart ...................... 20
Warranty Information ....................... 22
Parts List ............................... E23
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 dfective 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 Spark Arrestor Kit.
Copy the model and parent
part number here:
Copy the serial number
here:
Make sure you carefully read and understand this manua/
before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
CAUFORNmA PROPOSmTmON 65 WARNmNG
THE ENGmNE EXHAUST FROM THINS
PRODUCT CONTAmNS CHEMmCALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CAUFORNmA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BmRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTmVE HARM.