MTD Troy-Bilt TB525CS TB575SS 4 Cycle Gas Trimmer Owners Manual

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
water. As little as 1% water in  the fuel can make fuel and oil
separate or form acids when stored. Use  fresh fuel (less than 60
days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel.
Using Blended Fuels
If you choose to use a blended  fuel, or its use is unavoidable,
follow recommended precautions:
FUELING THE UNIT
WARNING:
from fuel spray. Never operate the unit  without the fuel
cap securely in place.
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
1.
2.
Remove the fuel cap (Fig. 10).
Place the gas
container’s spout
into the fill hole on
Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an  equivalent
Drain tank and run the engine dry  before storing unit
Using Fuel Additives
the fuel tank (Fig. 10)
and fill the tank.
NOTE:  Do  not overfill
the tank.
Gas Can
Spout
WARNING:
Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated
outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel  immediately.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for  spilt fuel. Do not
start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
Fuel Cap
Fuel Tank
Fig. 10
3.
Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
Reinstall the fuel cap.
Move the unit at least 30 ft.  (9.1 m) from the fueling source and
site before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited
4.
5.
vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to
cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the
tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.
NOTE:  Dispose  of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State
and Local regulations.
The use of fuel additives, such as  STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an
equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the  formation of gum
deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep  fuel from forming harmful
deposits in the carburetor for up to  six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz. (23
ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of  fuel according to the instructions
on the container. NEVER add fuel additives  directly to the unit's gas
tank.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can  be
lethal in a confined area.
1.
Release your hand from the throttle control.  Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2.
Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in  the OFF (O) position.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are
Stop/ Off (O)
Start/ On (I)
in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly
and secure before starting the unit.
Throttle Control
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 11
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check the oil level in the crankcase.   Refer to Checking
Choke Lever
Postition 1
the Oil Level.
Primer Bulb
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean  unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit.
Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in  the ON ( I ) position
(Fig. 11).
Fully press and release the primer bulb  10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible  in the primer
bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 12). If  you can’t see fuel in the
bulb, press and release the bulb as  many times as it takes
before you can see fuel in it.
Fig. 12
Starter Rope
5.
6.
Place the choke lever in Position 1  (Fig. 12).
Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13).  Squeeze the
throttle control lever. Pull the starter rope  briskly 5 times.
7.
8.
Place the choke lever in Position 2  (Fig. 12).
While squeezing the throttle control , pull  the starter rope
briskly 1 to 4 times to start  the engine.
Throttle
Control
9.
Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the  engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
Fig. 13
10.
Place the choke lever in Position 3  (Fig. 12).  The unit is
ready for use.
IF...
IF...
The engine does not start, go back  to step 4.
The engine fails to start after a  few attempts, place the
choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze  the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3  to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
5
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