Troy-Bilt TB22 EC User Manual

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This unit has an alternate starting method 
that many find easier to use than pulling a 
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call 

1-800-828-5500 for more information. 

Information may also be found at 

•  3/8” Socket

Slide shield’s slot onto 
mounting bracket. Rotate 
shield onto shaft. Push 
square bolt through shield 
and bracket. Tighten 
washer and wing nut 
onto bolt.

Remove cap from lower 
boom. Push cutting 
attachment into coupler.  
Turn coupler knob clockwise 
to tighten.

Place unit on a level surface. 
Fill fuel tank.

Press primer bulb 10 times, 
or until fuel is visible

Crouch in starting position.

SQUEEZE and HOLD 
throttle for ALL further 
steps. 

Pull rope 5 times.

Move choke lever to 
Position 2 and squeeze 
throttle.

Pull rope 3-5 times to start 
engine. Run unit for 30-60 
seconds to warm up.

Continue to squeeze 
throttle. Move choke lever 
to Position 3.

Remove all contents from 
carton.

Move choke lever to 
Position 1.

Continue to squeeze 
throttle. Run unit for an 
additional 60 seconds to 
complete warm-up. Unit 
may be used during this 
time.

Unscrew the bump knob 
counterclockwise. 

Remove the inner reel and 
spring.

Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length 
of new 0.095” split line 
trimming line. Split each end 
about 6 inches (150 mm).

Insert the end of one line into 
the top hole and the end of 
the other line into the bottom 
hole.

Wind the line tightly in the 
direction shown on the inner 
reel. The split wall will divide 
the line. Wind the line until it 
is completely divided and 
about 6 inches (150 mm) of 
line remains.

Insert the two 6-inch sections 
into the two .095 holding 
slots.

Pass the two line ends 
through the eyelets. Place the 
spring inside the inner reel. 
Insert the inner reel into the 
outer spool. Push the inner 
reel and outer spool together.

Hold the inner reel and outer 
spool together. Firmly pull the 
two line ends to release them 
from the holding slots. Screw 
the bump knob on clockwise. 
Tighten the bump knob 
securely.

For replacement line, call 1–800-800-7310 or go to 
an authorized service dealer.

For single line installation or replacement spool 
installation instructions, refer to the Replacing the 
Trimming Line section of this manual.

Push the handle onto the shaft 
housing. The bolt hole should be 
to the right. Insert the bolt into the 
bolt hole. Tighten the bolt, but not 
completely. Move the handle to 
the location that provides the best 
grip. Move the handle a minimum 
of 6 inches away from the shaft 
grip. Tighten the bolt until the 
handle is secure.

Mix thoroughly in separate 
fuel can:
  –  3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle 

NOTE: Do not mix directly in 

fuel tank.