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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Gasoline
Trimmer
Model TB25CS
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
P/N 769-00493 (12/02)
PRINTED IN USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning and understanding. The safety warnings do not by will result in serious injury to yourself or to themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or others. Always follow the safety warnings they give are not substitutes for proper precautions to reduce the risk
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign WHILE OPERATING object, stop the engine immediately and check for • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area. • Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, • Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marke
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE Indicates danger, warning, or SEVERE INJURY caution. May be used in conjunction WARNING: Do not operate without with ot
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT EZ-Start™ Lever APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: Fuel Cap Muffler Guard • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Muffler Starter Rope Grip Other optional accessories may be used with the TB25CS. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add-ons. Shaft Grip Spark Plug On/Off Stop Control Shoulder Strap Clip Throttle Control EZ-Link™ D-Handle EZ-Start Air Filter/Muffler Lever Cover Shaft Housing Cutting At
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed, INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD requiring only loosening screws and some adjustment. If Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment this is the case, go to step 4. shield on your unit is not installed. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE WARNING: To prevent serious personal 1. Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that injury, never operate the trimmer without were installed on the D-handle for shippi
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for ratios. the proper fuel/oil mixture. NOTE:
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/Off (O) On/Off Stop STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Control WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Start/On (I) WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Remain in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). The operator and unit Throttle Control must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury. Fig. 6 Make sure that any Add-On item is ins
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 10). The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 9). Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBV Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Release Button EZ-Link™ Coupler Edger . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground HOLDING THE TRIMMER while the unit is running. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot Some line breakage will occur from: and body protection to reduce the risk of • Entanglement with foreign matter injury when operating this unit. • Normal line fatigue Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 12). Check for the following: • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • The operator is wearing eye protection
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holes (Fig. 16 and 17). 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel 4. Insert a piece of trimming line straight into one of the counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches two eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the (102 mm) of line remain (Fig. 19). line loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. 16). Do not NOTE: Do not wind the i
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before spool. cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel 3. Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into with warm soapy water (Fig. 24). the outer spool eyelets (Fig. 22). Push the new inner reel, arrow side up, into the outer spool. Inner Reel Fig. 24 5. Clean the shaft and the inn
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. 1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 26). Use a flat blade or Air Filter T20 Torx bit screwdriver. 2. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Inside Muffler Cover Fig. 28 EZ-Start™ Fig. 27 Lever Screws Screws Fig. 29 Fig. 30 6. Replace
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Exhaust Air Filter/Muffler Cover. Spark Bolts Gasket Arrestor 2. Locate the muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine (Fig. 31). Remove the two (2) bolts using a flatblade screwdriver or 5/16-inch socket or nut driver. Pull the muffler off of the engine. 3. Turn the muffler over to the back side and locate the exhaust gasket. Remove the muffler gasket from
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 33). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Old and/or improperly mixed fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank Idle Speed Screw with fresh, properly-mixed fuel prior to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil a
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG LONG TERM STORAGE Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). If the unit will be stored for an extended time, use the The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm). Remove the following storage procedure: plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its 1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with condition. the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor EZ-Start lever wasn’t flipped/set Move lever to the starting position ENGIN
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type.......................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke.................................................................................................................................................... 1.25 in. (31.75 mm) Displacement........................................................................................................................
