TROY-BILT TB304H Shaft String Trimmer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- TROY-BILT
Table of Contents
TB304H Shaft String Trimmer
User Guide
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
- Flat-head screwdriver
Read the operator’s manual thoroughly before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. This fast guide is intended as a reference for users that have already read the operator’s manual and are familiar with the necessary safety precautions.
ASSEMBLY
Insert the short tab (the one without a hole) on the mount bracket into the
slot on the cutting head shield. Insert the bolt on the cutting head shield
into the hole on the mount bracket.
Place the washer and wing nut onto the bolt. Tighten the wing nut
securely.
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment. If present, remove the gray spacer
from the coupler. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler.
Align the release button with the guide recess. Push the attachment straight
into the coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole.
Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler.
Push the handle down onto the upper shaft housing. Make sure the bolt hole
faces to the right. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole. Tighten the bolt with
a flat-head screwdriver, but do not tighten the bolt completely.
Move the handle to a comfortable location. Make sure the handle is positioned
beyond the end of the safety label.
Tighten the bolt until the handle is secure.
Unscrew the oil fill plug. Pour the entire container of oil into the oil fill
hole. Reinstall the oil fill plug.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill. Never add oil to the fuel tank. DO NOT mix oil
with gasoline.
Slowly remove the fuel cap. Fill the fuel tank. Reinstall the fuel cap. Move
the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and the fueling site
before starting the engine.
NOTE: Use fresh unleaded gasoline (less than 30 days old).
Push the strap up through the center slot in the buckle. Bend the strap over
and push it down through the lower slot in the buckle.
Put the shoulder strap over the operator’s head and onto the left
shoulder.
Read the operator’s manual thoroughly before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. This fast guide is intended as a reference for users that have already read the operator’s manual and are familiar with the necessary safety precautions.
STARTING
PRIME:
Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times, or until the fuel is
visible.
PRIME:
Move the choke lever to Position 1.
PRIME:
Crouch in the starting position.
PRIME:
Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control.
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle lockout and the throttle
control for ALL further steps. PRIME:
Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times.
DO NOT pull the starter rope more than 5 times.
START:
Move the choke lever to Position 2.
START:
Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 to 10 times to
start the engine. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds.
START:
Move the choke lever to Position 3.
Allow the engine to warm up for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used
during this time.
Snap the clip onto the shoulder strap loop.
Adjust the shoulder strap to fit the operator. Pull the buckle up to loosen
the shoulder strap. Pull the strap down to tighten the shoulder strap.
DIDN’T START?
Repeat the starting instructions.
If the unit still fails to start, refer to the operator’s manual for
additional starting and troubleshooting information.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW
THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
CALL 1-800-828-5500
778-19311 / 00
05/21