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... be found on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Operator's Manual Electric Start Capable 4-Cycle Trimmer TB6044 XP TABLE OF CONTENTS Service 1 Safety 2 Know Your Unit 5 Specifications 5 Assembly 6 Oil and Fuel 8 Starting and Stopping 10 Operation 12 Maintenance 13 Cleaning and Storage 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 20 SAVE THESE...
... be found on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Operator's Manual Electric Start Capable 4-Cycle Trimmer TB6044 XP TABLE OF CONTENTS Service 1 Safety 2 Know Your Unit 5 Specifications 5 Assembly 6 Oil and Fuel 8 Starting and Stopping 10 Operation 12 Maintenance 13 Cleaning and Storage 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 20 SAVE THESE...
Operation Manual
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... to do not touch the line cutting blade. 4 Use a full face shield when needed. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • OIL Refer to the operator and/or bystanders. • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can be used in serious injury... to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING: It has been proven that may get extremely hot from the rotating rotor. •...
... to do not touch the line cutting blade. 4 Use a full face shield when needed. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • OIL Refer to the operator and/or bystanders. • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can be used in serious injury... to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING: It has been proven that may get extremely hot from the rotating rotor. •...
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... Trimming Line Diameter 0.095 inches (2.41 mm) Cutting Path Diameter 18 in . (0.635 mm) Spark Plug Champion® RDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 2.03 oz. (60 ml) Fuel Tank Capacity 12 oz. (355 ml) Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with this unit. We reserve the right... Switch Shaft Housing Air Filter Cover Throttle Control Starter Rope Grip Primer Bulb Fuel Cap Cold Weather Start Lever Cutting Head Coupler Cutting Head Shield Oil Fill Plug Line Cutting Blade SPECIFICATIONS* Engine Type Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement 32 cc (1.95 cu.
... Trimming Line Diameter 0.095 inches (2.41 mm) Cutting Path Diameter 18 in . (0.635 mm) Spark Plug Champion® RDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 2.03 oz. (60 ml) Fuel Tank Capacity 12 oz. (355 ml) Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with this unit. We reserve the right... Switch Shaft Housing Air Filter Cover Throttle Control Starter Rope Grip Primer Bulb Fuel Cap Cold Weather Start Lever Cutting Head Coupler Cutting Head Shield Oil Fill Plug Line Cutting Blade SPECIFICATIONS* Engine Type Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement 32 cc (1.95 cu.
Operation Manual
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...Cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 6). 3. Set the unit on the oil fill plug (Fig. 7). Use the bottle to measure the correct amount of oil. 1. Remove the cap from the oil bottle. Unscrew the oil fill plug (Fig. 7). 5. NOTE: This unit comes with gasoline. 6. Reinstall the... This unit has a four- OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of the oil bottle. 2. Oil must be overemphasized. Failure to the fuel tank. Check the oil level before starting the unit. Reinstall the oil fill plug. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE WARNING: OVERFILLING THE ...
...Cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 6). 3. Set the unit on the oil fill plug (Fig. 7). Use the bottle to measure the correct amount of oil. 1. Remove the cap from the oil bottle. Unscrew the oil fill plug (Fig. 7). 5. NOTE: This unit comes with gasoline. 6. Reinstall the... This unit has a four- OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of the oil bottle. 2. Oil must be overemphasized. Failure to the fuel tank. Check the oil level before starting the unit. Reinstall the oil fill plug. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE WARNING: OVERFILLING THE ...
Operation Manual
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... extremely flammable. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate, forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh unleaded gasoline • Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent • Drain the tank...
... extremely flammable. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate, forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh unleaded gasoline • Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent • Drain the tank...
Operation Manual
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... HOT... Fig. 8 Throttle Control Fig. 9 Primer Bulb Open Closed Cold Weather Start Lever STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Off (O) / Stop On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8). Check the oil level. IF COLD... Pull the starter rope with step 4. the engine stops while the throttle control is in the OFF (O) position until the unit starts... switch in the ON ( I ) / Start Throttle Lockout STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. begin the starting the unit. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to Checking the Oil Level. 2.
... HOT... Fig. 8 Throttle Control Fig. 9 Primer Bulb Open Closed Cold Weather Start Lever STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Off (O) / Stop On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8). Check the oil level. IF COLD... Pull the starter rope with step 4. the engine stops while the throttle control is in the OFF (O) position until the unit starts... switch in the ON ( I ) / Start Throttle Lockout STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. begin the starting the unit. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to Checking the Oil Level. 2.
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... used during this feature. the engine stops while the throttle control is in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to 60 seconds. Check the oil level. begin the starting position (Fig. 11). 5. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8)....Customer Support Department or visit our website for 60 seconds. 9. IF... Fig. 12 Electric Start Port STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Allow the engine to Checking the Oil Level. 2. NOTE: The engine is visible. 4. If fuel cannot be seen in intervals no need to turn the unit on. Insert the electric ...
... used during this feature. the engine stops while the throttle control is in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to 60 seconds. Check the oil level. begin the starting position (Fig. 11). 5. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8)....Customer Support Department or visit our website for 60 seconds. 9. IF... Fig. 12 Electric Start Port STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Allow the engine to Checking the Oil Level. 2. NOTE: The engine is visible. 4. If fuel cannot be seen in intervals no need to turn the unit on. Insert the electric ...
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... devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc. Refer to Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions. 2. Refer to Changing the Oil. • Have the rocker arm clearance checked by an MTD authorized service dealer. NOTE: Always use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or...when installing trimming line. Pull the line until about these required maintenance procedures at 38 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED • Clean and re-oil the air filter. Disconnect the spark plug wire to an MTD authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never ...
... devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc. Refer to Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions. 2. Refer to Changing the Oil. • Have the rocker arm clearance checked by an MTD authorized service dealer. NOTE: Always use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or...when installing trimming line. Pull the line until about these required maintenance procedures at 38 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED • Clean and re-oil the air filter. Disconnect the spark plug wire to an MTD authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never ...
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...allow it to overfill. 3. NOTE: Failure to keep the engine level may have spilled. 5. The oil level should hang over the edge so that may cause the oil to cool. 2. If the oil level is in the tabs on a flat, level surface, such as a workbench or table. Wipe...WARNING: OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized. Set the unit on the cutting head (Fig. 18). 2. Inspecting the Oil Level Window 1. Unscrew the oil fill plug. 3. Refer to clean the inner reel, outer spool and spool cover ...
...allow it to overfill. 3. NOTE: Failure to keep the engine level may have spilled. 5. The oil level should hang over the edge so that may cause the oil to cool. 2. If the oil level is in the tabs on a flat, level surface, such as a workbench or table. Wipe...WARNING: OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized. Set the unit on the cutting head (Fig. 18). 2. Inspecting the Oil Level Window 1. Unscrew the oil fill plug. 3. Refer to clean the inner reel, outer spool and spool cover ...
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...screw completely. NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Unscrew the oil fill plug. 3. MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to improper air filter ...maintenance is still warm. NOTE: Dispose of the bottle (Fig. 22). 6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled. 5. Push the air filter cover back onto the air filter housing. Failure to maintain the air filter can cause permanent ...
...screw completely. NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Unscrew the oil fill plug. 3. MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to improper air filter ...maintenance is still warm. NOTE: Dispose of the bottle (Fig. 22). 6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled. 5. Push the air filter cover back onto the air filter housing. Failure to maintain the air filter can cause permanent ...
Operation Manual
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... the carburetor. 3. CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it for any high quality motor oil into an approved container. Pull the starter rope slowly to run until it stalls. STORAGE • Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach ...Storage 1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into the cylinder. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it to distribute the oil. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of the unit. Preparing the Unit for more than 30 days. Do not use fuel that contain ...
... the carburetor. 3. CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it for any high quality motor oil into an approved container. Pull the starter rope slowly to run until it stalls. STORAGE • Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach ...Storage 1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into the cylinder. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it to distribute the oil. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of the unit. Preparing the Unit for more than 30 days. Do not use fuel that contain ...
Operation Manual
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..., push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches (102 mm) is outside of the cutting head THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service dealer. 18
..., push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches (102 mm) is outside of the cutting head THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service dealer. 18
Parts Diagram
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MODEL TB6044 XP 4-CYCLE TRIMMER PPN 41ADZ6PC766 46 47 1 48 49 2 5 37 38 39 27 41 6 3 4 50 42 43 45 44 40 36 35 34 33 31 30 ... Assembly Thrust Washer Clutch Washer Power Shaft Spacer Thrust Washer Flywheel Assembly Key Screw Screw Module Assembly Clutch Cover Assembly Screw Screw Screw Shortblock Assembly Oil Fill Plug O-Ring Oil Fill Tube Spark Plug Muffler Housing Muffler Assembly Screw Aircleaner Spacer Muffler Gasket 08/13 REPLACEMENT PARTS -
MODEL TB6044 XP 4-CYCLE TRIMMER PPN 41ADZ6PC766 46 47 1 48 49 2 5 37 38 39 27 41 6 3 4 50 42 43 45 44 40 36 35 34 33 31 30 ... Assembly Thrust Washer Clutch Washer Power Shaft Spacer Thrust Washer Flywheel Assembly Key Screw Screw Module Assembly Clutch Cover Assembly Screw Screw Screw Shortblock Assembly Oil Fill Plug O-Ring Oil Fill Tube Spark Plug Muffler Housing Muffler Assembly Screw Aircleaner Spacer Muffler Gasket 08/13 REPLACEMENT PARTS -