Troy-Bilt 2-Cycle Trimmer TB2040 XP - Manual (Page 5)

CAUSE ACTION
Engine overspeed protection engaged
Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before
restarting.
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CAUSE ACTION
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
CAUSE ACTION
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
CAUSE ACTION
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine is flooded
With blue choke lever in position 3, squeeze the trigger
and pull the starter rope
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
CAUSE ACTION
Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting head
Cutting head out of line Refill with new line
Inner reel bound up Rewind the inner reel
Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool
Line welded Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Line twisted when refilled Disassemble and rewind the line
Not enough line is exposed
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm)
of line is outside of the cutting head
CAUSE ACTION
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
CAUSE ACTION
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
IF FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 in. (2.8 cm)
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 cc
Operating RPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,800+ rpm
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 - 3,400 rpm
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40:1
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 fl.oz. (397 ml)
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with cutting attachment, shield and D-handle) . . 11 - 13 lbs. (4.9 - 5.9 kg)
Cutting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proulx
Line Spool Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 in. (114.3 mm)
Trimming Line Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.41 mm)
Cutting Path Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 in. (45.72 cm)
SPECIFICATIONS
*All specifications 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.
ELECTRIC STARTER AND POWER START BIT™ FEATURES
This unit is designed to be started with an optional
electric starter or Power Start Bit™ that are sold
separately. If choosing to start the unit using one of
these features or have questions please contact your
local retailer or call 1-800-828-5500 U.S, (1-800-668-
1238 Canada), for more information and purchasing.
You may also go to www.troybilt.com or
www.troybilt.ca
.
Electric Start Feature
ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN USE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
Fig. 19