Manual

Introduction
THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service.
You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand oper-
ating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top
operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications 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.
Copyright © 2000 MTD Southwest Inc
All Rights Reserved.
Tableof Contents
Introduction..........................................................................2
Tableof Contents.................................................................2
ContentsofCarton...............................................................2
ServiceInformation.............................................................3
IdentificationNumbers........................................................3
Section1: Safety..............................................................4-7
ImportantSafetyInformation.........................................4-6
Safetyand InternationalSymbols..................................6-7
Section2: KnowYourUnit...................................................8
Section3: Assembly...........................................................9
InstallingandAdjustingthe J-handle ...............................9
Installingthe Harness.....................................................10
Removingand Installingthe CuttingAttachmentShield.. 10
Removethe CuttingAttachmentand
Installthe CuttingBlade............................................10-12
Removethe CuttingBladeand
Installthe CuttingAttachment.........................................12
Section4: Oiland Fuel................................................13-14
Recommended0il Type..................................................13
RecommendedFuelType................................................13
FuelingUnit....................................................................14
Section5: Operation....................................................14-17
StartingInstructions..................................................14-15
StoppingInstructions......................................................15
Holdingthe Trimmer.......................................................16
AdjustingTrimmingLineLength......................................16
Tipsf0r BestTrimmingResults.......................................16
Dec0rativeTrimming.......................................................17
Usingthe Cutting Blade..................................................17
Section6: Maintenance..............................................18-24
MaintenanceSchedule....................................................18
LineInstallation.........................................................18-19
Installinga Prew0undReel..............................................20
Checkingthe 0il Level....................................................20
Changingthe 0il........................................................20-21
Air FilterMaintenance.....................................................21
Carburet0rAdjustment....................................................22
RockerArm Clearance...............................................22-23
Replacingthe SparkPlug................................................23
Access0ries/Replacementparts......................................24
Cleaning.........................................................................24
Storage...........................................................................24
LongTermStorage.........................................................24
Section7: Troubleshooting...............................................25
Section8: Specifications..................................................26
Section9: Warranty.....................................................27-28
Contentsof Carton
Model TB4000 Trimmer/Brush Cutter
A Large Bump Head Cutting Attachment
A 4-Tooth Brush Blade
A J-Handle and Hardware
Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware
Shoulder Harness
Locking Rod Tool
Owner/Operator Manual
Product Registration Card
Bottle of 4-Cycle Oil
A This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
hardware pack
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