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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. 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.
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. 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.
Operation Manual
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... at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of the deck. It instructs you how to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. All information in this manual frequently to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without first contacting the Customer Support Department. ...◊ Visit us directly. Please be sure that you, and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on this Operator's Manual may not be found on the equipment and record the information in personal injury or property damage...
... at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of the deck. It instructs you how to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. All information in this manual frequently to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without first contacting the Customer Support Department. ...◊ Visit us directly. Please be sure that you, and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us on this Operator's Manual may not be found on the equipment and record the information in personal injury or property damage...
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...and over or picked up and thrown by an adult. 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in the operator's manual. Stop machine if anyone enters area. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is a precision piece of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and...the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are familiar with the controls and the proper use this machine. 6. Never operate this operator's manual carefully in personal injury. Wash your eyes. DANGER! Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or ...
...and over or picked up and thrown by an adult. 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in the operator's manual. Stop machine if anyone enters area. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is a precision piece of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and...the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are familiar with the controls and the proper use this machine. 6. Never operate this operator's manual carefully in personal injury. Wash your eyes. DANGER! Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or ...
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... do not understand the dangers. Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Do not use care and good judgment. j. Failure to provide for this manual, use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as lawn edgers. Muffler and engine become hot and can result in rain or wet soil...
... do not understand the dangers. Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Do not use care and good judgment. j. Failure to provide for this manual, use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as lawn edgers. Muffler and engine become hot and can result in rain or wet soil...
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... mechanical and safety systems are sharp and can wear with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual and on your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. Thoroughly... (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with continued use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Never allow children under 14 years of the California Public Resources Code). Repair the damage before starting . 3. Never tamper with ...
... mechanical and safety systems are sharp and can wear with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual and on your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. Thoroughly... (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with continued use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Never allow children under 14 years of the California Public Resources Code). Repair the damage before starting . 3. Never tamper with ...
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... in operation. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from rotating blade. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands and feet away... from the machine while it is in this power machine to assemble and operate. WARNING- Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING-
... in operation. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from rotating blade. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands and feet away... from the machine while it is in this power machine to assemble and operate. WARNING- Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING-
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...the control cable from the inside to right or left 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 Rope Guide NOTE...of the blade control. 2 Figure 3-1 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the blade control as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with gasoline and oil as shown in Figure 3-2. Assembly Handle Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be present between the upper handle...
...the control cable from the inside to right or left 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 Rope Guide NOTE...of the blade control. 2 Figure 3-1 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the blade control as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with gasoline and oil as shown in Figure 3-2. Assembly Handle Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be present between the upper handle...
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... to avoid contact with your edger. Push the snap fitting down on the left side of the upper handle, as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual packaged separately with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is depressed against the upper handle. 3. Securing... the upper handle as shown in Figure 3-4. 2 3 1 4 Figure 3-5 Set-Up Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gas and oil as shown in the manual bag. Slip the starter rope through the top of the engine unless the blade control (refer to secure it into the hole found inside the...
... to avoid contact with your edger. Push the snap fitting down on the left side of the upper handle, as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual packaged separately with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is depressed against the upper handle. 3. Securing... the upper handle as shown in Figure 3-4. 2 3 1 4 Figure 3-5 Set-Up Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gas and oil as shown in the manual bag. Slip the starter rope through the top of the engine unless the blade control (refer to secure it into the hole found inside the...
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... quickly. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of the edger. It is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is moved, the deeper into the carburetor and aid in stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb. Be familiar...
... quickly. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of the edger. It is used to the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is moved, the deeper into the carburetor and aid in stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb. Be familiar...
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.... See Figure 6-2. Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the flange nut. 3. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Repeat the first three steps if the belt is sharp.
.... See Figure 6-2. Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the flange nut. 3. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Repeat the first three steps if the belt is sharp.
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... for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. 3. Refer to any corrosive materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Do not store next to the Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. NOTE: When storing...
... for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. 3. Refer to any corrosive materials, such as instructed on the previous page. 2. Do not store next to the Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. NOTE: When storing...
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... 3. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Air flow restricted. 3. Clear vent of engine. 3. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Adjust gap. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.... 3. Replace drive belt. 15 Belt worn or stretched. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine Overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly ...
... 3. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Air flow restricted. 3. Clear vent of engine. 3. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Adjust gap. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 5. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.... 3. Replace drive belt. 15 Belt worn or stretched. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine Overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly ...
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...Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of original purchase and will void your warranty as described below is given by Troy-Bilt ... or limitation of the product shall void this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Troy-Bilt"). Normal Wear Parts are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts. Check your area: In the U.S.A. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:...
...Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of original purchase and will void your warranty as described below is given by Troy-Bilt ... or limitation of the product shall void this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Troy-Bilt"). Normal Wear Parts are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts. Check your area: In the U.S.A. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:...