0 TRtII RILT Owner/Operator Manual 2-Cycle Trimmer • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Models TB2000 - 22.5ccCurvedShaft ©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC FORM 182821 (1/01) (10201 rev. A) Printed in U.S.A.
Introduction THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
ServiceInformation SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. Dial: • 1-80g-345-8746 for authorized service dealers in the United States Or • 1-80g-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Section I Safety The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL _ Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Safety (continued) • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank. • Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
Safety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING or caution. •Indicates SAFETY danger, ALERTwarning, SYMBOL symbols or pictographs.
Safety (continued) SYMBOL I O MEANING • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. i • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment touch line cutting blade. I-':1I÷°1 • CHOKE shield. To prevent serious injury, do not CONTROL A • START position. B • RUN position.
Section 2 KnowYourUnit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Section 3 Assembly Shaft Grip (4) Screws (4) Fig. 3-4 Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm) On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled. Bottom Clamp INSTALLING (4) Nuts _ Fig. 3-1 i AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE 1. Remove the screws, nuts and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping. 2.
Section 4 Oil and Fuel If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. UNLEADED GAS 1 US, GALLON (3.
Section 5 Operation / Start/ On (I) \ Stop/ Off (O) \ \ Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING \ \ INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Section 4, Oil and Fuel. 2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position (Fig. 5-1). On/Off Stop Control Fig. 5-1 . 4.
Operation(continued) Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. Some line breakage will occur from: • J_ Fig. 5-4 HOLDING Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 5-4). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing. • The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is holding the shaft grip.
Operation (continued) DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-5). is 30 ° Fig. 5-5 Section 6 MAINTENANC NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.
Maintenance (continued) LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation. Always use manufacturer's 0.080 inch (2.03 ram) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the engine overheat or fail. PRESS TABS TO REMOVE Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. There are two methods to replace the trimming line. • Wind the inner reel with new line Fig.
Maintenance (continued) Slotted Hole 12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots (Fig. 6-6). Leave about 4 inches (102 mm) of line beyond the holding slots. 13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 6-7). 14. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the inner reel. 15.
Maintenance (continued) AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter Carburetor/Air Filter Cover To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Tab Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the air filter will VOID the warranty. Fig. 6-9 1. Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 6-9). 2.
Maintenance (continued) If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows. 1. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up. 2. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade screwdriver into the screw next to the air filter cover (Fig. 6-12).
Maintenance (continued) ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS LONG TERM STORAGE Spark Plug .................................. 181765 If the unit will be stored for an extended time, Spark Arrestor............................... 182153 1. Drain all fuel from the gas tank into a container. Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations. 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls.
Section 7 Troubleshooting CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Turn On/Off Stop Control to START Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg.
Section 8 Specifications Engine Type ..................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................................................... 1.37 cu. in. (22.5 cc) Clutch Type ........................................................................... Centrifugal Idle Speed RPM .................................................................... 2,600-3,600 rpm Operating RPM (Trimmer( ................................................
Notes 21
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TP D BI£T.-The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD SOUTHWEST INC ("MTD") with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a pedod of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
