Troy-Bilt 2-Cycle Trimmer TB32 EC- User Manual

IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.

Removing Unit From Carton

Place

shield

onto

mount

bracket

. Securely screw

2

shield

screws

through holes on mount

bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.

Assemble The Unit

1

1

2

Remove all contents from
the carton.

Starter Rope

Fuel Cap

Throttle Control

On/ Off Switch

D-Handle

Ez-Link™

Cutting Head Shield

Need Help?

Call 1-800-828-5500

Electric Starter or

Power Start Bit Optional!

THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!

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

www.troybilt.com

DIDN’T START?

Repeat these instructions.

IF

engine fails to start after 2 attempts,

move choke lever to position 3 and pull

the starter rope until engine starts

IF

unit still fails to start, refer to the

operator’s manual for additional starting

and troubleshooting information

Assembly Tools
Required:

Phillips #2 Screwdriver

Assemble The Unit

Starting The Unit

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

Mix thoroughly in separate
fuel can:

– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle

engine oil

– 1 gallon of unleaded

gasoline

NOTE:

Do not mix directly in

fuel tank.

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

.

1

1

2

Remove all contents from
carton.

5

6

7

1

9

10

3

Put D-handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum

6 inches

away from shaft grip. Insert

clamp bolt and tighten the
wing nut.

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.

8

4

Starting The Unit

11

12

13

14

15

Primer

Bulb

10 X

5 X

3-5 X

Choke Lever

1 Gallon

3.2 oz

40:1

Choke Lever

Choke Lever

Min. 6"

Bump
Knob

Inner

Reel

Outer
Spool

Spring

Top Hole

Bottom Hole

Split Wall

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.

1

1

2

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.

Reloading the Line*

3

4

5

6

7

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.

1

8

For replacement line, call

1–800-828-5500

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.

*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.

Reloading the Line

Holding Slots

Eyelets

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NEED HELP?

CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA

TB32 EC

2-Cycle Trimmer

Operator’s Manual