Troy-Bilt 2 Cycle Trimmer Manual

769-10179 / 0009/14
Electric Start Capable
2-Cycle Trimmer
TB32 EC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly  . . . . . ....

SAFETY
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of
California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.All U.S. Forest Land
and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered
areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire. Check...

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
 Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved
for the storage of such materials.
 Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the
tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the
engine is hot. Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve
any pressure in the tank before fueling.
 Always mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area
where there are no sparks or flames. DO NOT smoke.
 Never operate the unit without...

This operators manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operators
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
 READ OPERATORS MANUAL
WARNING:Read the operator’s
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can...

Cutting Head
ShieldFuel Cap
Handle
Cutting HeadShaft Grip
Shaft HousingStarter Rope
Grip
Throttle
ControlSpark Plug Muffler
On/Off Switch
Primer Bulb Line Cutting Blade
Choke Lever
Air Filter
Cover
Coupler
5
KNOW YOUR UNIT
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
 Cutting grass and light weeds.
 Edging
 Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Other optional accessories may be used with this unit.
SPECIFICATIONS*
* All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing....

ASSEMBLY
6
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
Installing the Handle
1. Push the handle down onto the shaft housing (Fig. 2). The bolt
hole in the handle should be to the right.
2. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole and push it through (Fig. 2).
Tighten the bolt with a 3/  
8” socket, but do not tighten the bolt
completely  
.
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 10), move
the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a
minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end...

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Fig. 3
Knob
TightenLoosen
Fig. 5
Fig. 4 Coupler
Attachment
Release Button
Guide Recess
Primary Hole
WARNING:Before using any attachment, read and
understand the manual that came with the attachment.
Follow all safety information contained within.
WARNING:To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing an attachment.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
The coupler enables the use of various optional attachments.
Installing the Attachment
1. Remove the cap from...

8
OIL AND FUEL
FUELING THE UNIT
1. Position the unit with the fuel cap facing up.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Place the fuel container spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank
and fill the tank.
NOTE:Do not overfill the tank.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
5. Reinstall the fuel cap.
6. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and
the fueling site before starting the engine.
OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
The use of old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the most common...

9
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE:There is no need to turn the unit on. The...

10
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.Item No. Description
49M2027P966  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....