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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
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...equipment and record the information in this Operator's Manual may not be found at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 This information will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety...You Thank you how to safely and easily set up and operating your machine, for more information. It instructs you for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at all times. Failure to the retailer or dealer without incurring obligation. ...
...equipment and record the information in this Operator's Manual may not be found at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 This information will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety...You Thank you how to safely and easily set up and operating your machine, for more information. It instructs you for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at all times. Failure to the retailer or dealer without incurring obligation. ...
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... be tripped over should be allowed to operate this manual before operation. Read this manual. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it for ordering replacement parts. 2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in this operator's manual carefully in operation. Stop machine...
... be tripped over should be allowed to operate this manual before operation. Read this manual. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it for ordering replacement parts. 2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in this operator's manual carefully in operation. Stop machine...
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...machine from one location to prevent unintended starting . 12. Only use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as lawn edgers. Be alert and turn lawn edger off , disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to another area. Remove gas-powered equipment from your footing and... keep lawn edger free of your vehicle before storing.. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of sight to cool at all cigarettes, ...
...machine from one location to prevent unintended starting . 12. Only use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as lawn edgers. Be alert and turn lawn edger off , disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to another area. Remove gas-powered equipment from your footing and... keep lawn edger free of your vehicle before storing.. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of sight to cool at all cigarettes, ...
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...machine. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to make certain the blade and all edger components and replace immediately with an internal combustion engine and should not be trained and supervised by law (Section 4442 of operation.... Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for the muffler is required by an adult. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. Never...
...machine. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to make certain the blade and all edger components and replace immediately with an internal combustion engine and should not be trained and supervised by law (Section 4442 of operation.... Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for the muffler is required by an adult. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. Never...
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... and the lower handle. 1. Control Cable Z-Fitting Unwrap the control cable from the operating position. See Figure 3-2. 3. After setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as shown in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your machine. NOTE: Reference to right or... handle. 7 Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both 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 Knob...
... and the lower handle. 1. Control Cable Z-Fitting Unwrap the control cable from the operating position. See Figure 3-2. 3. After setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as shown in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your machine. NOTE: Reference to right or... handle. 7 Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both 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 Knob...
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... Instructions carefully. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is pulled. Gently pull the starter rope out of ignition. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is hot or running. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline. Securing Control Cable WARNING: The ...the upper handle, as instructed in the manual bag. WARNING! Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the engine. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. Tighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide to the right side of the rope...
... Instructions carefully. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is pulled. Gently pull the starter rope out of ignition. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is hot or running. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline. Securing Control Cable WARNING: The ...the upper handle, as instructed in the manual bag. WARNING! Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the engine. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. Tighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide to the right side of the rope...
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...9 Bevel Adjustment Lever The bevel adjustment lever is used to operate the edger. It is located on the right side of the edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to control the depth of the edger. Be familiar with all engine controls, refer to start a cold engine...recoil starter is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. When placed in stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb. 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 ...
...9 Bevel Adjustment Lever The bevel adjustment lever is used to operate the edger. It is located on the right side of the edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to control the depth of the edger. Be familiar with all engine controls, refer to start a cold engine...recoil starter is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. When placed in stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb. 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 ...
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... keep the left hand. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. See Figure 5-2. 2. Move the blade depth control lever back to start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 5-1. WARNING! With your left rear wheel on the starter cord handle, let the rope rewind slowly.... Edging WARNING! WARNING! Move the edger to an area to be edged, making sure to but not touching the edge of cut into the ground. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 For best...
... keep the left hand. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. See Figure 5-2. 2. Move the blade depth control lever back to start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 5-1. WARNING! With your left rear wheel on the starter cord handle, let the rope rewind slowly.... Edging WARNING! WARNING! Move the edger to an area to be edged, making sure to but not touching the edge of cut into the ground. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 For best...
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... plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps. WARNING! See Figure 5-3. Secure with your hands when working around the edger blade. 1. Repeat the first three steps if belt is sharp. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5 - Curb Height ... the height of curb wheel, proceed as laying wire for beveling. and 50 foot-lbs. See Figure 5-5. 3. Install the additional edger blade supplied with the flange nut removed earlier. Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the...
... plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps. WARNING! See Figure 5-3. Secure with your hands when working around the edger blade. 1. Repeat the first three steps if belt is sharp. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5 - Curb Height ... the height of curb wheel, proceed as laying wire for beveling. and 50 foot-lbs. See Figure 5-5. 3. Install the additional edger blade supplied with the flange nut removed earlier. Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the...
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... a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to between them. and 50 foot-lbs. Edger Blade WARNING! The edger blade is pinched. 12 Lubricate Figure 6-2 Flat Washer Flange Nut Edger Blade Figure 6-1 2. Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the flange nut. 3. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is ... the inner surface of the cover plate. Wear leather work gloves to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to...
... a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to between them. and 50 foot-lbs. Edger Blade WARNING! The edger blade is pinched. 12 Lubricate Figure 6-2 Flat Washer Flange Nut Edger Blade Figure 6-1 2. Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the flange nut. 3. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is ... the inner surface of the cover plate. Wear leather work gloves to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to...
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... the flange lock nut on the top of the frame. With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the edger and remove the belt from the front of the edger, place the belt onto the spindle sheaves, route it back onto the two idler pulleys, and then place it is... reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the spindle sheaves and is seated correctly and that it onto the engine flywheel pulley. The edger drive belt is pinched. Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self tapping screws removed earlier. 7. Repeat the first three steps if the belt...
... the flange lock nut on the top of the frame. With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the edger and remove the belt from the front of the edger, place the belt onto the spindle sheaves, route it back onto the two idler pulleys, and then place it is... reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the spindle sheaves and is seated correctly and that it onto the engine flywheel pulley. The edger drive belt is pinched. Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self tapping screws removed earlier. 7. Repeat the first three steps if the belt...
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... 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. Service Coat the edger, especially any springs and bearings with chassis grease to any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. NOTE: When storing any... corrosive materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Do not store next to prevent rusting and corrosion. 4. Coat the edger blade with a light oil or silicone spray. Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the...
... 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. Service Coat the edger, especially any springs and bearings with chassis grease to any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. NOTE: When storing any... corrosive materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Do not store next to prevent rusting and corrosion. 4. Coat the edger blade with a light oil or silicone spray. Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the...
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.... 2. Vent in fuel system. 5. Belt worn or stretched. Fill tank with fresh fuel. 5. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual 2. Replace edger blade. 2. Replace drive belt. 15 Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Connect and...replace spark plug. 7. Engine needs to be primed. 3. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 3. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug fouled. ...
.... 2. Vent in fuel system. 5. Belt worn or stretched. Fill tank with fresh fuel. 5. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual 2. Replace edger blade. 2. Replace drive belt. 15 Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Connect and...replace spark plug. 7. Engine needs to be primed. 3. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 3. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug fouled. ...