User manual MTD TB575SS

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 4-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer TB575SS & TB525CS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For service call 1-800-520-5520 in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. [. . . ] Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port. FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours 1st change at 10 hours 2nd change at 25 hours Every 25 hours after 10 hours on new engine Every 25 hours Every 25 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Check oil Clean and re-oil air filter Change oil Change oil Clean spark arrestor Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust Check spark plug condition and gap 3. Pull old line out of the line Trimming Line loading and line locking holes (Fig. Insert a piece of trimming line straight into one of the two eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the line loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. Do not bend the line when inserting it into the eyelet. 12 WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles. Lines other than those specified may make the engine overheat or fail. There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool® trimming line: • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a pre-wound inner reel Winding the Inner Reel With New Line NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install a new trimming line. 41 mm) Arrows trimming line, 10 feet (3 m) long. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer spool and inner reel (Fig. Line Loading Hole Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any Troy-Bilt product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]