troy-bilt TB3516CC, TB3518CC PARTS MANUAL
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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle
Gas Chain saw
Model TB3516CC
&
Model TB3518CC
This product has been tested at a computed kickback angle (CKA) and conforms to ANSI B175.1-2000,
Annex C. CAN/CSA-Z62.1-03
WARNING • PLEASE READ
Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow
the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY
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INTRODUCTION
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THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful
service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instr
follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor
power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this
manual 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.
Copyright© 2004 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
For service call
ized service dealers near you. For more details about
your unit, visit our website at
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the
model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference.
uctions. Read the whole manual and
1-800-828-5500 to obtain a list of author-
www.troybilt.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maintenance and repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E24
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 with your state or local authorities for regulations
taining to these r
per
requirements could subject you to liability or a fine.
unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor
requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the
ements. Failure to follow these
equir
Spark Arrestor Kit.
This
. If it
Copy the model and par
part number here:
Copy the serial number
Make sur
al before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
understanding. The safety warnings do not by
and
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident pr
SYMBOL MEANING
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warn-
evention measures.
SAFETY ALERT:
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
ings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
Indicates
danger,
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-828-5500
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety warning may
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
easy to handle and efficient tool; if used
improperly or without the due precautions it
could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant
and saf
safety rules that follow and throughout this
man
Read the instr
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controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all
times.
Inspect the unit befor
•
Check for fuel leaks. Make sur
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way.
• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain
saw quickly.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away fr
• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide-bar scabbar
om your body
e work,always strictly comply with the
ual.
uctions carefully. Be familiar with the
e use. Replace damaged parts.
.
d (sheath).
If correctly used, the
chain saw is a quick,
e all fasteners are in
WHILE OPERATING
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots or safety footwear and
•
protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair
above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while star
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw’s
chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near
electrical cables or power lines.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is r
Do not star
•
secur
falling tree.
t cutting until you have a clear work ar
e footing, and a planned r
unning.
etreat path from the
ting. See
ea,
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp-
•
erly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw’s chain stops moving when
the throttle control trigger is released.
• Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush
and saplings because slender material may catch the
chain saw and whip towards you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released
• Do not cut through nails, rods in the tree, railroad ties
or pallets. Inspect a tree that you are going to cut for
foreign objects that could cause injury or damage to
your chain saw.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and
thoroughly inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free of the oil/fuel
mixture
• We do not recommend using the chain saw in a tree
or on a ladder.
• All chain saw service, other that the items listed in this
instruction manual maintenance instructions, should
be performed by competent chain saw service personnel.
• Use the right tool. Only use this chain saw for its
intended purpose, to cut wood.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
•
Keep a firm grip on all handles or grips.
Apply chain br
•
ator in the cutting area.
oper
precaution, apply the chain brake prior to setting down
w
the sa
er touch the chain or attempt to ser
v
Ne
•
while the engine is running. Make sure all moving
ts ha
par
the chain can be hot.
• Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for prop-
er adjustment. Make sure the bar and chain are properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for
damage. Repair any damage before restarting or
operating the chain saw.
ake prior to any repositioning of the
As an additional saf
.
e stopped.
v
Allow the chain saw to cool, as
ety
vice the sa
w
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the saw, which
could result in serious personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you
should take several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the
potential for kickback at all times.
• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm
grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other
obstruction that could be hit while you are operating
the saw.
• Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
Use only the correct original equipment manufacturer
•
replacement bars
sories. These are available from your authorized service dealer
sor
age to the unit, and will void your warranty.
ollow the manufacturer’s sharpening and mainte-
F
•
nance instr
• Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified f
. Use of any unauthorized parts or acces-
ies could lead to ser
, chains and other par
ious injur
uctions f
or the sa
our sa
or y
KICKBACK may
occur when the nose
ts and acces
y to the user
w chain.
void injury.
w to a
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, or dam
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from onehanded operation. A chain saw is intended for twohanded use
.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up
•
high and located out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.
• Use safety footwear; snug-fitted clothing; protective
gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection
devices.
• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
• Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the
safety devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or
improperly repaired or assembled chain saw. Check
their proper operation regularly. Only use bars and
chains of the length indicated in the table herein.
• Never carry out operations or repairs on your own
that are other than routine maintenance. For information, contact specialized and authorized workshops
only.
• If your chain saw is no longer usable, dispose of it
properly without damaging the environment by handing it in to your local dealer who will arrange for its
correct disposal.
• Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have
planned an escape path when felling, and keep all
bystanders away.
• Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting area, which is usually 3 to 4 f
operator.
• Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to
ellow worker who may enter the cutting area.
a f
• Only loan your saw to experienced users who are
completely familiar with saw operation and correct
Give other users this manual, which they should
.
use
read before using the saw. Provide them the operating instructions.
Shut off the engine bef
•
not leave the engine running unattended.
ore setting do
eet around the
wn the sa
w. Do
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in
inclement weather. Wait until the storm danger has
passed before operation of this product.
FUEL SAFETY
WARNING:
vapors can explode if ignited.Take the following precautions:
• 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 fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in
place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area
where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove
the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke
while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
Gasoline is highly
flammable, and its
SAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS
ver store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
Ne
•
uilding where fumes ma
b
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transport-
ing the chain saw over long distances. For example,
let the engine cool bef
automobile. Also, be sure to secure the unit while
transporting.
y reach an open flame or
ore placing the chain saw in an
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
• 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.
• WEAR EYE, HEARING AND
HARDHAT PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and
loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.11989 standards and ear protection
when
operating this unit. Wear a hard hat.
Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded
fuel.
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
• GUIDE BAR WARNING:
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious
injury.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. Never use only
one hand to operate the saw.
void bar nose contact.
A
This product has been tested at a
OIL
•
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
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computed kickback angle (CKA) of
.
reater than 45 deg
no g
rees
KNOW YOUR UNIT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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CHAIN SAW COMPONENTS
1. SAW CHAIN
2. GUIDE BAR
3. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
4. CHAIN BRAKE
5. FRONT HANDLE
6. STARTER HANDLE
7. STOP SWITCH
8. THROTTLE / TRIGGER
9. SAFETY TRIGGER
10. REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP
11. FUEL TANK CAP
12. OIL TANK CAP
13. STARTER COVER
14. BUCKING SPIKE
15. BAR RETAINING NUTS
16. MUFFLER SHIELD
17. SPARK PLUG
18. AIR CLEANER COVER
19. CHOKE LEVER
20. THROTTLE LATCH
21. PRIMER BULB
22. CHAIN CATCHER
23. SAW CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
24. SCREWDRIVER/WRENCH
25. CARRY CASE (Available on some models)
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LEVER /HAND GUARD
1
22
16
15
23
14
13
12
11
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SAFETY FEATURES
Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the
numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety
feature.
1 LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly
reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to
specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
3 SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN retains carbon and
other flammab
(0.6mm) in size from engine exhaust flow.
Compliance with local, state and federal laws and/or
regulations governing the use of a spark arrester
screen is the user’s responsibility. See Safety
Precautions f
4 CHAIN BRAKE®LEVER / HAND GUARD protects
the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the
front handle while sa
4 CHAIN BRAKE®is a safety feature designed to
reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by
stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is
ated b
activ
7 STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when
Stop s
ipped.
tr
to start or restart engine.
9 SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental accelera-
tion of the engine
squeez
22 CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in
the event saw chain breaks or derails during operation.
whipping chain.
ed unless the saf
The chain catcher is designed to intercept a
le particles over 0.023 inches
mation.
or additional inf
w is r
y the CHAIN BRAKE
witch m
. Throttle trigger (20) cannot be
or
unning.
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.
er
v
le
ust be pushed to ON position
ety latch is depressed.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
KICKBACK SPECIFICS
WARNING:
control of the chain saw and result in serious
or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone
standing close b
kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain
saw operational dangers and the leading
cause of most accidents.
Beware of:
Rotational Kickback
A
A
A = Kickback path
B = Kickback reaction zone
kback can lead to
Kic
dangerous loss of
y. Always be alert. Rotational
B
A
Fig. 1
KICKBACK SPECIFICS
Beware of:
Pinch Kickback
A
B
B
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
C
Fig. 2
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the
guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the
operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the
guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward
the operator.
y of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
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the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.
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