Specifications; Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt TB514CS Manuel Del Operador

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
Old fuel
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
CAUSE
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
CAUSE
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE*
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 cu. in. (29 cc)
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,800+ rpm
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 - 3,600 rpm
Ignition Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocker Switch
Valve clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.003–0.006 in. (0.076–0.152 mm)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30 Oil
Crankcase Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 oz (90 ml)
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Rewind
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baffled with Guard
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Spring Return
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 oz (414 ml)
DRIVE SHAFT & CUTTING HEAD*
Drive Shaft Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steel Tube (EZ-Link™)
Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finger-Tip Trigger
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with handle, cutting head and shield) . . . . . . 11.5-13.0 lbs (5.2-5.9 kg)
Cutting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bump Head™
Line Spool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bump Line Releaser
Line Spool Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 inches (101.6 mm)
Trimming Line Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095 inches (2.41 mm)
Cutting Path Diameter, Trimmer Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 inches (43.2 cm)
* 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.
California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Troy-Bilt LLC (Troy-Bilt) are pleased
to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2008 and later small off-road engine. In California and the
49 states, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog
standards. Troy-Bilt must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system,
and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Troy-Bilt will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
The 2008 and later small off-road engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on
your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Troy-Bilt.
Owners Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your operator's manual. Troy-Bilt recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your small off-road engine, but Troy-Bilt cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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ACTION
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ACTION
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments
section or take to an authorized service dealer for
an adjustment
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ACTION
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump head and pull out line until 4
inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the cutting
attachment
ACTION
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
• As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Troy-Bilt may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Troy-Bilt Authorized Service Center
as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-828-5500.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
• The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the retail purchaser.
• The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser, that the engine is free from
defects in material and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.
• Repair or replacement of warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized
Troy-Bilt Service Center. For the nearest location please contact Troy-Bilt at: 1-800-828-5500.
• Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement, as required maintenance or which is
scheduled for only for regular inspection to the effect of "Repair or Replace as Necessary" is warranted for
the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will
be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
• The owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted
part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center.
• The manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted
part still under warranty.
• Failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance are not covered under warranty.
• The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer
is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.
• In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center. Warranty services or
repairs will be provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers.
• Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty
maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any
replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty
maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer.
Emission Warranty Parts List:
The following components are included in the emission-related warranty of the engine: air filter, carburetor,
primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug, and muffler. Valves and Cam are
additionally included if your engine is a 4-Stroke Model.
California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and Troy-Bilt LLC (Troy-Bilt) is pleased to explain the evaporative
emission control system's warranty on your 2008 model year and later small off-road (equipment type)
engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-engines must be designed, built, and equipped to
meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards Troy-Bilt must warrant the evaporative emission control
system on your small off-road Lawn & Garden engine for the period listed below provided there has been
no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment.
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines,
fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated components.
For engines less than or equal to 80 cc, only the fuel tank is subject to the evaporative emission control
warranty requirements of this section. The displacement of your small off road engine is less than 80 cc.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related
part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Troy-Bilt.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
• As the small off-road Lawn & Garden engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Troy-Bilt recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your Lawn & Garden Engine but Troy-Bilt cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.
• As the small off-road Lawn & Garden engine owner, you should however be aware that the Troy-Bilt
may deny you warranty coverage if your fuel tank has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your Lawn & Garden fuel tank to Troy-Bilt distribution center or
service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty
coverage, you should contact Troy-Bilt at 1-800-828-5500.
Defects Warranty Requirements
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
(b) General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage. The fuel tank must be warranted to the ultimate
purchaser and any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was:
(1) Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a
period of two years.
(c) The warranty on evaporative emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows:
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions
must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during the period
of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by Troy-Bilt. Any such part repaired or replaced under
the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period.
(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions must be
warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). A statement in such written
instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" will not reduce the period of warranty
coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less
than the remaining warranty period.
(3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions
must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the
part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Troy-Bilt.
Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the
remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be
performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station.
(5) Not withstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be
provided at distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment.
(6) The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted
part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
(7) Throughout the evaporative emission control system's warranty period set out in subsection (b)(2), Troy-Bilt
must maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.
(8) Manufacturer approved replacement parts must be used in the performance of any warranty
maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce
the warranty obligations of the manufacturer issuing the warranty.
(9) The use of any add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in
accordance with this article. The manufacturer issuing the warranty will not be liable under this Article
to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modified part.
(10) Troy-Bilt shall provide any documents that describe the warranty procedures or policies within five
working days of request by the Air Resources Board.
Emission Warranty Parts List
(1) Fuel Tank
Written instructions for the maintenance and use of the evaporative emissions control system by the
owner shall be furnished with each new engine or equipment.