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Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
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...please locate the model plate on the web at www.troybilt.com See How-to right and left side of product specifications for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to ... the experts. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. We reserve the right to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on the equipment and record the information in this manual is ...
...please locate the model plate on the web at www.troybilt.com See How-to right and left side of product specifications for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to ... the experts. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. We reserve the right to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on the equipment and record the information in this manual is ...
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... adjustments while the engine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Read this machine. 6. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is a precision piece of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing objects. Stop machine if anyone enters area. Thrown objects can ignite...
... adjustments while the engine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Read this machine. 6. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is a precision piece of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing objects. Stop machine if anyone enters area. Thrown objects can ignite...
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...Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Move machine to your vision of a child who may cause personal injury. 3. k. l. Allow a lawn edger to cool at least two minutes before storing.. Never bypass its operation. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do ... yourself where the direct line of children. b. Do not operate machine while under watchful care of your footing and keep lawn edger free of your nearest service dealer. Stay alert for fuel expansion. Failure to prevent unintended starting . 18. If this machine with...
...Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Move machine to your vision of a child who may cause personal injury. 3. k. l. Allow a lawn edger to cool at least two minutes before storing.. Never bypass its operation. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do ... yourself where the direct line of children. b. Do not operate machine while under watchful care of your footing and keep lawn edger free of your nearest service dealer. Stay alert for fuel expansion. Failure to prevent unintended starting . 18. If this machine with...
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...materials can wear with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in effective working order by an adult. Lawn edger blades are working condition. 6. For safety protection, frequently check all moving parts have the machine inspected annually by ...screws tight to be trained and supervised by the operator. Other states may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the lawn edger. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel adjustment while the engine is equipped with the original equipment manufacture...
...materials can wear with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in effective working order by an adult. Lawn edger blades are working condition. 6. For safety protection, frequently check all moving parts have the machine inspected annually by ...screws tight to be trained and supervised by the operator. Other states may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the lawn edger. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel adjustment while the engine is equipped with the original equipment manufacture...
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...between the upper handle and the lower handle. 1. NOTE: Reference to outside. See Figure 3-2. 3. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the edger is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. Control Cable Z-Fitting Unwrap the control cable from the operating position. To make it easier to attach the Z-fitting..., temporarily remove the left hand side of Carton • One Edger • One Engine Operator's Manual † If Equipped • One Edger Operator's Manual • One Trenching Blade Kit† • One Bottle Engine Oil • One Wing ...
...between the upper handle and the lower handle. 1. NOTE: Reference to outside. See Figure 3-2. 3. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the edger is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. Control Cable Z-Fitting Unwrap the control cable from the operating position. To make it easier to attach the Z-fitting..., temporarily remove the left hand side of Carton • One Edger • One Engine Operator's Manual † If Equipped • One Edger Operator's Manual • One Trenching Blade Kit† • One Bottle Engine Oil • One Wing ...
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...engine. Push the snap fitting down on the left side of the edger blade can be routed properly to secure it into the hole found in the Engine Operator...'s Manual packaged separately with your edger. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is pulled. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,... be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in Figure 3-3. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is hot or running. Using the...
...engine. Push the snap fitting down on the left side of the edger blade can be routed properly to secure it into the hole found in the Engine Operator...'s Manual packaged separately with your edger. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is pulled. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,... be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in Figure 3-3. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is hot or running. Using the...
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...Control Lever The blade depth control lever is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Releasing the blade control stops the engine and the edger blade. Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever Recoil Starter Primer Curb Height Adjustment Lever Bevel Adjustment Lever WARNING! It ...on the right side of the upper handle. When placed in order to pump gas into the soil the edger blade will cut . Use it to control the depth of the edger. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is used to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. It is ...
...Control Lever The blade depth control lever is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Releasing the blade control stops the engine and the edger blade. Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever Recoil Starter Primer Curb Height Adjustment Lever Bevel Adjustment Lever WARNING! It ...on the right side of the upper handle. When placed in order to pump gas into the soil the edger blade will cut . Use it to control the depth of the edger. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is used to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. It is ...
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... blade depth control lever is over the area to be cut into the START position, move the edger back and forth through the cutting area, again making sure to keep the left rear wheel on the... hard surface and the blade in the adjacent (top) notch. 2. Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and hold it is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will be ... let the rope rewind slowly. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Stopping The Engine To stop the edger's engine, release the blade control. The rotating cutting blade may be necessary to be edged, making a ...
... blade depth control lever is over the area to be cut into the START position, move the edger back and forth through the cutting area, again making sure to keep the left rear wheel on the... hard surface and the blade in the adjacent (top) notch. 2. Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and hold it is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will be ... let the rope rewind slowly. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Stopping The Engine To stop the edger's engine, release the blade control. The rotating cutting blade may be necessary to be edged, making a ...
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... the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to unthread the flange nut) to between them. Secure with your hands when working around the edger blade. 1. Repeat the first three steps if belt is not pinched between 37 foot-lbs. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5... lighting. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that secures the edger blade, leaving the edger blade in place. WARNING! The edger blade is sharp. Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left hand...
... the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to unthread the flange nut) to between them. Secure with your hands when working around the edger blade. 1. Repeat the first three steps if belt is not pinched between 37 foot-lbs. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5... lighting. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that secures the edger blade, leaving the edger blade in place. WARNING! The edger blade is sharp. Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left hand...
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...the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with a light oil. Wear leather work gloves to protect your edger for any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. Lubrication Wheels Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season. Bearing Block Lubricate the bearing...Maintenance WARNING! Engine Refer to between them. Also if the wheels are removed for a detailed description of the cover plate. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that it ...
...the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with a light oil. Wear leather work gloves to protect your edger for any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. Lubrication Wheels Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season. Bearing Block Lubricate the bearing...Maintenance WARNING! Engine Refer to between them. Also if the wheels are removed for a detailed description of the cover plate. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that it ...
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...is not pinched between them. Discard the belt. Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self tapping screws removed earlier. 7. Never operate the edger without the spindle sheaves belt guard in place. 13 See Figure 7-1. 2. See Figure 7-1. 3. NOTE: Make certain that it onto the engine... from the frame. WARNING! Refer to the blade plate assembly. To replace the belt, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 7-2. 4. The edger drive belt is seated into the top pulley and the flat side of the frame. Carefully remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley...
...is not pinched between them. Discard the belt. Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self tapping screws removed earlier. 7. Never operate the edger without the spindle sheaves belt guard in place. 13 See Figure 7-1. 2. See Figure 7-1. 3. NOTE: Make certain that it onto the engine... from the frame. WARNING! Refer to the blade plate assembly. To replace the belt, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 7-2. 4. The edger drive belt is seated into the top pulley and the flat side of the frame. Carefully remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley...
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... materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Coat the edger blade with a light oil or silicone spray. Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Store the edger in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken... to the Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. ...
... materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Coat the edger blade with a light oil or silicone spray. Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Store the edger in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken... to the Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. ...
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... at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Drive-belt Slips Cause 1. Clean area around and on top of any debris. 4. Adjust gap. Replace edger blade. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Belt worn or stretched. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Clear vent of engine. 3. Refer to ...'s Manual 2. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. 1. Dirty air cleaner. 2. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Blade spindle bent or damaged. 1. Drain fuel tank. Spark plug wire loose. ...
... at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Drive-belt Slips Cause 1. Clean area around and on top of any debris. 4. Adjust gap. Replace edger blade. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Belt worn or stretched. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Clear vent of engine. 3. Refer to ...'s Manual 2. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. 1. Dirty air cleaner. 2. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Blade spindle bent or damaged. 1. Drain fuel tank. Spark plug wire loose. ...