Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Spool
Spring
3
"
-4
"
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Primer
Bulb
Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
Starting The Unit
Place shield onto mount
bracket. Securely screw 2 shield
screws through holes on mount
bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.
Remove the protective cap
and gray spacer from the
upper and lower shafts.
Push the attachment into
the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Assemble The Unit
Mix thoroughly in a separate
fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of fresh
unleaded gasoline (less
than 30 days old)
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
the unit fuel tank.
Place unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
Press primer bulb 10 times,
or until fuel is visible
Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Pull rope 5 times. Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
Pull rope 3-5 times to start
engine. Run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever
to Position 3.
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Remove all contents from
the carton.
5 6 7
19 10
3
Put handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum 6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
bolt and tighten.
Move choke lever to
Position 1.
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Run unit for an
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
8
4
Min. 6"
Starting The Unit
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12
13
14
15
10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
EZ-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
Need Help?
Call 1-800-828-5500
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-828-5500 for more information.
Information may also be found at
www.troybilt.com
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to operator’s
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
40:1
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Unscrew bump knob
counterclockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring.
Insert 10' of 0.095"
SplitLine
®
through hole in top
of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4"
remains.
Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Wind line tightly in direction
of arrow. Split other end of
SplitLine
®
back 6"-7".
Push 6"-7" ends into 0.095"
holding slots.
Insert or slide lines into the
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
and reel into spool.
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Pull lines firmly to release
from holding slots.
Reloading The Line*
3
4
5
6
7
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
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Reloading The Line
Replacement SplitLine
®
:
Part #49U1341K006
For single line installation, refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool installation, refer to
Installing a Prewound Reel section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8” Socket
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TB80 EC
2-Cycle
Electric Start Capable
Trimmer
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