Page 2 - Owner’s Manual; Before using this unit:; Read the operator’s manual carefully.; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product; stop the engine and cutting
www.tanaka-usa.com 1 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Before using this unit: • Read the operator’s manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. • Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “Maintenance”. WARN...
Page 4 - instructions that apply to your unit.
www.tanaka-usa.com 3 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B 1. What is What? Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. 1. Fuel Cap 2. Throttle trigger 3. Starter handl...
Page 6 - Assembly procedures
www.tanaka-usa.com 5 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B 3. Assembly procedures Drive shaft to engine (Fig. 1 -1) Loosen tube locking bolt (1) about ten turns so that the bolt tip will not obstruct drive shaft tube to be inserted. When inserting drive shaft tube, hold t...
Page 7 - Throttle wire/stop cord; Install the blade guard on the drive shaft tube against angle
www.tanaka-usa.com 6 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Throttle wire/stop cord Remove the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1-4) Connect stop cords. (Fig. 1 -5) Set outer receiver (1) (if so provided) into wire guide and put throttle wire through the outer receiver. (Fig. 1 -4...
Page 8 - Installation of the cutting head
www.tanaka-usa.com 7 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B When using a trimmer head (2) with a two piece type blade guard, attach the guard extension to the blade guard. (Fig. 1-9) Then locate the guard above the gear case. (Fig . 1-8B) NOTE! If your unit has guard locat...
Page 9 - Operating procedures; Fuel; Always shut off the engine before refueling.
www.tanaka-usa.com 8 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! The trimmer is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel. F...
Page 10 - If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
www.tanaka-usa.com 9 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment is not touching anything. Starting (Fig. 2-2, 2B) 1. Set ignition switch (1) to the ON position. (Fig. 2-2) *Push priming bulb (4) several times so that f...
Page 11 - where it is difficult to see the material to be cut.
www.tanaka-usa.com 10 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Cutting (Fig. 2-4, 4B, 4C, 4D) • When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended use at a slow speeds may wear the clutch prematurely. • Cut grass from right to left. • Blade thrust may occur when the spi...
Page 12 - REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.; The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order; Cleaning the air filter
www.tanaka-usa.com 11 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B 5. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! ...
Page 13 - If element is hard due to excessive dirt buildup, replace it.
www.tanaka-usa.com 12 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B NOTE! If element is hard due to excessive dirt buildup, replace it. Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank. Pull filter element out of holder assembly and rinse element in warm water wi...
Page 14 - Do not completely fill the transmission.
www.tanaka-usa.com 13 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Flexible drive shaft (Fig. 3-5) Flexible drive shaft should be removed and lubricated with a good quality lithium grease every 20 hours. To remove the flexible shaft, first remove screw (1), loosen bolt (2) and r...
Page 15 - Daily maintenance
www.tanaka-usa.com 14 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact your Tanaka service dealer. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Check that ...
Page 16 - Spark arrestor
www.tanaka-usa.com 15 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B 6. Optional Installation of free disk set (optional) (Fig. 4-1, 1 B) 1) Disassemble free disk (7) from the free disk set by loosening three bolts (8). 2) Place blade (3) as shown in drawing. Disk fixing bolt (4) ...
Page 19 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY.; uncertain about any aspect of blade use on your Tanaka unit.
www.tanaka-usa.com 18 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. • To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. • Never use a metal blade o...
Page 20 - Cutting Attachments for Tanaka Trimmers and Brushcutters; centrifugal force to always feed the perfect length of line.; **Contact your local Tanaka dealer for application information.
www.tanaka-usa.com 19 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TBC-2211,TBC-2251,TBC-230/B Cutting Attachments for Tanaka Trimmers and Brushcutters 1) Fixed line commercial cutting heads offer excellent durability and light weight. Great for commercial use. 2) Tanaka Brain fully automatic heads. The Br...