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IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Coupler
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:
• 3/8” Socket
Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
Starting The Unit
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.
Assemble The Unit
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.
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Remove all contents from
carton.
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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.
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Starting The Unit
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Primer
Bulb
10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Slot
Bracket
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.
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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*
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4
5
6
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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.
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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.
*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
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.
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Min. 6”
Mix thoroughly in separate
fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline (less than 30
days old)
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
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1 Gallon 3.2 oz
40:1
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TB22 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
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