Troy-Bilt TB590BC Operator's Manual

For service call 1-800-520-5520 to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. Service on this unit both within an ...

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult. • All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit. • Inspect the unit befor ...

SYMBOL MEANING • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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. SAFETY AND 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 an ...

secure. INSTALL THE HARNESS 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 4). 3. Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 5). 4. Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen, pull strap to shorten (Fig 6). On some units, the J-handle may be pre-i ...

13 mm closed-end or socket wrench, turning the nut until the blade retainer is snug against the shaft bushing. Make sure that the blade is installed correctly, then rotate the nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 13). 9. Remove the locking rod from the locking rod slot. Remove the Cutting Attachment 1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bush ...

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH. ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE NOTE: This unit is shipped without ...

engine to cool down by idling. 2. Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position. 1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit. 3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position (Fig. ...

EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 25). OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add- Ons: Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE Hedge Trim ...

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 26). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s right hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the assist handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the ...

follow these steps: • Cut at full throttle • Swing the unit into material to be cut from your left to your right (Fig. 30) • Avoid the material just cut as you make the return swing WARNING: Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others. Replace the blade. WARNING: D ...

Fig. 35 Fig. 34 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 34 to identify the inner reel you have. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long. Single Line Installation Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation 6. Take a ...

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob clockwise (Fig. 31). Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged. 2. Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 31). 3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 31). 4. Place the spring in the new inner reel. NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner ...

CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting. 2. Remove the oil fill plug. 3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 43). Allow ample time for comp ...

speed should solve most engine problems. If not and all of the following are true: • the engine will not idle • the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration • there is a loss of engine power Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to ...

7. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve return spring. Measure the clearance between the valve stem and rocker arm (Fig. 54). Measure both the intake and exhaust valves. The recommended clearance for both intake and exhaust is .003 – .006 in. (.076 – 0.152 mm). Use a standard automotive .005 in. (0.127 mm) feeler gauge. The feeler gauge should slide between the rocker arm and ...

1. Remove the rear engine cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance. 2. With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit and a T-25 bit, remove the screws attaching the spark arrestor cover to the muffler (Fig. 57). 3. Pull the tab on the spark arrestor cover out of the muffler. Remove the spark arrestor cover. 4. Remove the spark arrestor screen from the spark arrestor cover. 5. Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replac ...

CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace 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 ...

*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. Engine Type.................................................................................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement............................ ...

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency and MTD LLC (MTD) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. MTD must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road ...

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