Operating instructions
THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quaHity product. This modern
outdoor power tooH wiHHprovide many hours of usefuH
service. You wiHHfind it to be a great Habor-saving device.
This operator's manuaH provides you with easy-to-
understand operating instructions. Read the whoHe
manuaH and foHHowaHHthe instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tooHin top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, mLLUSTRATmONS
AND SPECmFmCATmONS
AHHinformation, iHHustrations, and specifications in this
manuaH are based on the Hatest product information
avaiHabHeat the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright#_ 2004 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
SERVICE iNFORMATiON
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 UNIT TO 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.
Medel Number
Serial Nnmber
"-_ \ ParentPartNumbec
_Or)EL : /
S/N : ITEM : ,_
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information ......................... 2
Rules for Safe Operation ..................... 3
Know Your Unit ............................ 6
Assembly Instructions ....................... 7
Oil and Fuel Information ...................... 8
Starting/Stopping Instructions ................. 9
Operating Instructions ...................... 10
Maintenance and Repair Instructions ........... 12
Cleaning and Storage ....................... 16
Troubleshooting Chart ...................... 17
Specifications ............................. 18
Warranty Information ....................... 20
Parts List .................... inside Back Cover
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 Haw 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
#753-04689 Spark Arrestor Kit.
Copy the model and parent
part number here:
Copy the serial number
here:
Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual
before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
CALiFORNiA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING
THE ENGmNE EXHAUST FROM THINS
PRODUCT CONTAmNS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CAUFORNmA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BmRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTmVE HARM.