TB2040 XP

2-Cycle Trimmer

Operator’s Manual

Removing Unit From Carton

Assemble The Unit

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

Remove all contents from

Place the shield onto the

the carton.

 

mount bracket. Securely

 

 

screw the 4 shield screws

 

 

through the holes on the

 

 

mount bracket and into the

 

 

shield. Make sure the screws

 

 

are tightened equally.

Assemble The Unit

 

 

40:1

 

 

1 Gallon

3.2 oz

 

5

 

6

Mix thoroughly in separate

Place unit on a level surface.

fuel can:

 

Fill fuel tank.

3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil1 gallon of unleadedgasoline

NOTE: Do not mix directly in fuel tank.

Starting The Unit

 

Min. 6"

3

4

Remove cap from end of

Put handle on shaft. Move

lower boom. Push cutting

handle a minimum 6 inches

attachment add-on into

away from shaft grip. Insert

coupler. Turn coupler knob

bolt and tighten.

clockwise to tighten.

 

Starting The Unit

 

Primer

Choke Lever

Bulb

 

10 X

7

8

Press primer bulb 10 times,

Move choke lever to

or until fuel is visible

Position 1.
Electric Starter or

 

 

Power Start Bit Optional!

 

Starter Rope

THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

 

 

ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!

 

Fuel Cap

This unit has an alternate starting method

 

 

that many find easier to use than pulling a

 

 

rope. Please contact a local retailer or call

 

 

1-800-828-5500for more information.

 

 

Information may also be found at

 

 

www.troybilt.com

On/ Off Switch

 

D-Handle

 

 

Throttle Control

Ez-Link™

 

 

 

ASSEMBLY TOOLS

 

REQUIRED:

 

Phillips screwdriver

 

3/8” Socket and Driver

 

 

Need Help?

 

Call 1-800-828-5500

Cutting Head Shield

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

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Choke Lever

Choke Lever

 

 

5 X

 

3-5 X

 

 

19

10

11

12

14

15

13

Crouch in starting position.

SQUEEZE and HOLDPull rope 5 times.

Move choke lever to

Pull rope 3-5 times to startContinue to squeeze

Continue to squeeze

 

throttle for ALL further

 

Position 2 and squeeze

engine. Run unit for 30-60

throttle. Move choke leverthrottle. Run unit for an

 

steps.

 

throttle.

seconds to warm up.

to Position 3.

additional 60 seconds to

 

 

 

 

 

 

complete warm-up. Unit

may be used during this time.

Reloading The Line*
Quick Instructions to

 

Using a flat-head screwdriver,

Align the arrows on the

Replace Trimmer Line

Rotate the bump knob

insert the tip into the line dimple,

bump knob with the

clockwise until all line is

just under the exposed portion of

spool cover eyelets.

 

inside the cutting head.

the line, and pull all the line out.

 

For complete instructions, refer to Line Installation section of this manual.

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Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both ends through the holes in the bump knob until they protrude through the eyelets.

Pull the line until approximately 8 ft. is visible on each side.

Hold the spool cover, turn the bump knob clockwise to wind the line around the spool until about 5 in. is protruding from each side of the cutting head.

Start the unit and bump the cutting head on the ground until the desired cutting length is achieved.

IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.

NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
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