Troy-Bilt TB4000 User Manual
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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 oper-
ating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top
operating condition.
You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand oper-
ating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top
operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at
the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
Contents of Carton
Introduction.......................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................. 2
Contents of Carton ............................................................... 2
Service Information ............................................................. 3
Identification Numbers ........................................................ 3
Section 1: Safety .............................................................. 4-7
Table of Contents ................................................................. 2
Contents of Carton ............................................................... 2
Service Information ............................................................. 3
Identification Numbers ........................................................ 3
Section 1: Safety .............................................................. 4-7
Important Safety Information ......................................... 4-6
Safety and International Symbols .................................. 6-7
Safety and International Symbols .................................. 6-7
Section 2: Know Your Unit ................................................... 8
Section 3: Assembly ........................................................... 9
Section 3: Assembly ........................................................... 9
Installing and Adjusting the J-handle ............................... 9
Installing the Harness ..................................................... 10
Removing and Installing the Cutting Attachment Shield .. 10
Remove the Cutting Attachment and
Install the Cutting Blade ............................................ 10-12
Remove the Cutting Blade and
Install the Cutting Attachment ......................................... 12
Installing the Harness ..................................................... 10
Removing and Installing the Cutting Attachment Shield .. 10
Remove the Cutting Attachment and
Install the Cutting Blade ............................................ 10-12
Remove the Cutting Blade and
Install the Cutting Attachment ......................................... 12
Section 4: Oil and Fuel ................................................ 13-14
Recommended Oil Type .................................................. 13
Recommended Fuel Type................................................ 13
Fueling Unit .................................................................... 14
Recommended Fuel Type................................................ 13
Fueling Unit .................................................................... 14
Section 5: Operation.................................................... 14-17
Starting Instructions .................................................. 14-15
Stopping Instructions ...................................................... 15
Holding the Trimmer ....................................................... 16
Adjusting Trimming Line Length...................................... 16
Tips for Best Trimming Results ....................................... 16
Decorative Trimming ....................................................... 17
Using the Cutting Blade .................................................. 17
Holding the Trimmer ....................................................... 16
Adjusting Trimming Line Length...................................... 16
Tips for Best Trimming Results ....................................... 16
Decorative Trimming ....................................................... 17
Using the Cutting Blade .................................................. 17
Section 6: Maintenance .............................................. 18-24
Maintenance Schedule.................................................... 18
Line Installation ......................................................... 18-19
Installing a Prewound Reel.............................................. 20
Checking the Oil Level .................................................... 20
Changing the Oil........................................................ 20-21
Air Filter Maintenance..................................................... 21
Carburetor Adjustment .................................................... 22
Rocker Arm Clearance............................................... 22-23
Replacing the Spark Plug................................................ 23
Accessories/Replacement parts ...................................... 24
Cleaning ......................................................................... 24
Storage........................................................................... 24
Long Term Storage ......................................................... 24
Line Installation ......................................................... 18-19
Installing a Prewound Reel.............................................. 20
Checking the Oil Level .................................................... 20
Changing the Oil........................................................ 20-21
Air Filter Maintenance..................................................... 21
Carburetor Adjustment .................................................... 22
Rocker Arm Clearance............................................... 22-23
Replacing the Spark Plug................................................ 23
Accessories/Replacement parts ...................................... 24
Cleaning ......................................................................... 24
Storage........................................................................... 24
Long Term Storage ......................................................... 24
Section 7: Troubleshooting............................................... 25
Section 8: Specifications.................................................. 26
Section 9: Warranty..................................................... 27-28
Section 8: Specifications.................................................. 26
Section 9: Warranty..................................................... 27-28
• Model TB4000 Trimmer/Brush Cutter
∆ Large Bump Head Cutting Attachment
∆ 4-Tooth Brush Blade
∆ J-Handle and Hardware
• Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware
∆ Large Bump Head Cutting Attachment
∆ 4-Tooth Brush Blade
∆ J-Handle and Hardware
• Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware
• Shoulder Harness
• Locking Rod Tool
• Owner/Operator Manual
• Product Registration Card
• Bottle of 4-Cycle Oil
∆ This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
∆ This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
hardware pack