Troy-Bilt TBE304 User manual

769-26004 / 00 01/21

Lawn Edger

(4-Cycle, 30 cc)

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Coupe-bordures de pelouse

(4 Temps, 30 cc)

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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les instructions.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

Bordeadora de césped

(4 Tiempos, 30 cc)

Manual del Operador

IMPORTANTE: Lea este manual por completo antes de utilizar este producto. Siga todas las

instrucciones.

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English (Original Instructions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Français (Traduction des instructions d’origine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Español (Traducción de las instrucciones originales). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

WARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals including

engine exhaust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and

carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

AVERTISSEMENT :Ce produit peut vous exposer à des

produits chimiques, notamment les gaz d'échappement du moteur reconnus par

l'État de Californie comme étant cancérogène, et le monoxyde de carbone,

reconnu par de l'État de Californie comme provoquant des malformations

congénitales ou d'autres problèmes de reproduction. Pour en savoir plus,

consultez le site www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ADVERTENCIA:Este producto puede exponerlo a productos

químicos, incluidos gases de escape del motor, indicados por el estado de

California como causantes de cáncer, y monóxido de carbono, indicado por el

estado de California como causante de defectos de nacimiento u otros daños

reproductivos. Para obtener más información, visite: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

All information, illustrations, and specications 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 product may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this manual.

NOTE: This operator's manual covers multiple models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in

this manual are applicable to all models. The model depicted may dier from yours.

SAFETY

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and

Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes

4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal

combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be

equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in eective working order, or the engine

be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of re. Check with

your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements.

Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a ne. This

unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, contact

your local service dealer to install the appropriate muer assembly.

SYMBOL MEANING

WARNING:Signals a SERIOUS hazard.

Failure to obey a safety WARNING symbol CAN result in serious injury to yourself

or to others.

CAUTION:Signals a MODERATE hazard.

Failure to obey a safety CAUTION symbol MAY result in property damage or

injury to yourself or to others.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety

symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The

safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings

they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of

the equipment.

DANGER:Signals an EXTREME hazard.

Failure to obey a safety DANGER symbol WILL result in serious injury or death to

yourself or to others.

WARNING:Read the operator’s manual and follow all warnings

and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the

operator and/or bystanders.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

• Stay alert. Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the inuence of alcohol,

drugs or medication.

• Never allow children to operate the unit. Teens must be trained, accompanied and

supervised by an adult. Never allow adults to operate the unit without proper instruction.

• All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.

• Inspect the unit before use. Check for damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all

parts operate properly. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure all

moving parts are properly aligned and are not bound. Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged in any way. Have all damaged or improperly working parts

repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Do not operate the unit with loose

or damaged parts.

• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.

• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove rocks, broken glass, nails,

wire, string and other objects that may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.

• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot (15 m)

radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage

bystanders to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.

• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position.

Make all adjustments or repairs before using the unit.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

• This unit is intended for occasional, household use only.

WARNING:When using the unit, all safety instructions must be

followed. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to

ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these

instructions for later use.

WHILE OPERATING

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA Z87.1 standards and are

marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face

mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose

clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good articial light.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The

operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting and Stopping.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose. Only use the unit as

described in this manual.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a rm grip on the handle.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take extra care when

working on stairs, steep slopes or inclines.

• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop

moving parts.

• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muer. These parts get extremely hot from

operation, even after the unit is turned o.

• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the unit

at high speed when not in use.

• Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at the intended rate.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS

• Store fuel only in containers specically designed and approved for the storage of such

materials.

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before lling the tank. Never remove the

fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly

to relieve any pressure in the tank before fueling.

• Always add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or

ames. DO NOT smoke.

• Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit

immediately, before starting the unit. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the

fueling source and site before starting the engine. DO NOT smoke.

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes

can kill. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

WARNING:Gasoline is highly ammable and its vapors can

explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:

• Always turn the unit o when operation is delayed or when moving from one location

to another. Make sure all moving parts come to a complete stop.

• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit

immediately. Check for damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is

repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Turn the engine o and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.

• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for

this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts

or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void

the warranty.

• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block

moving parts.

• To reduce re hazard, replace a faulty muer and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and

muer free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.

• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately. Inspect the unit for

the cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.

EDGER SAFETY

• Make sure the blade is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.

• The blade should remain stationary when the engine idles. If it does not, refer to

Adjusting the Idle Speed.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.

• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not

immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to propel the unit and/or operator

in any direction, possibly causing a loss of control. Blade thrust can occur without

warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is

dicult to see the material being cut.

• The blade will continue to spin after the unit is turned o. A coasting blade can cause

serious injury. Maintain control of the unit until all moving parts have stopped.

• Do not operate the unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Replace bent, cracked or dull

blades.

• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy gloves when handling,

replacing or cleaning the blade.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual.

•Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those described in this manual. All

service, other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be

performed by an authorized service dealer.

• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with the unit.

• Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or replacing any parts on

the unit:

1. Stop the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping.

2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.

3. Allow the unit to cool.

4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Secure the unit while transporting.

• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an

open ame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).

• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent unauthorized use or

damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry and

clean (free from debris, oil and grease). Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning

and Storage. Do not use solvents or strong detergents.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you

loan this unit to others, also loan them these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that

may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly,

operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other

symbols or pictographs.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING:Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all

warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury

to the operator and/or bystanders.

WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING:Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe

eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA

Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face

shield when needed.

WEAR FOOT PROTECTION

Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip footwear when operating this unit.

WEAR HAND PROTECTION

Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip gloves when handling this unit.

UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

OIL

Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.

DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT

CAUTION:It has been proven that fuel containing greater than

10% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.

ON / OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

ON / OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF or STOP

PRIMER BULB

Push the primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.

THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:Small objects can be propelled at high speed,

causing injury.

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING:Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at

least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

HOT SURFACE

WARNING:Do not touch a hot muer or cylinder. You may get

burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned o, they

remain hot for a short time.

ROTATING BLADE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:Stop the engine and allow the blade to stop

moving before replacing the blade, or before cleaning or performing any

maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

SYMBOL MEANING

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