Introduction, Assembly Steps | Troy-Bilt 52067

Section

Assembly

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and under- stand all of the safety and the operating instructions in this Manual.

INTRODUCTION

Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your machine for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY

Inspect your machine immediately after it has been delivered. Make sure that nei- ther the carton nor the contents have been damaged.

If you find or suspect any damage, con- tact the carrier (trucking company) right away. Inform them of the specific dam- age and that you wish to file a claim. To protect your rights, be sure to put this in writing to the carrier within 15 days after your machine arrives. Please let us know if you need assistance with this matter.

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without motor oil in its crankcase. Motor oil must be added to the engine before starting.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of unit are as viewed from operator’s position be- hind the handlebars.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

Tools/Supplies Needed:

•(1) Utility Knife or Scissors

•(2) 1/2" (or adjustable) Wrenches

•(2) 7/16" Wrenches (one with a boxed end)

•Motor Oil (see engine manual for oil specifications and quantity required)

STEP 1: Unpack Unit

1.Remove the protective packaging ma- terial (plastic film and cardboard) from the handlebars and the unit.

2.Remove the handlebars from the insert and carefully (do not pinch or kink the at- tached cable) put them aside before re- moving the unit from the shipping carton.

3.Compare the parts inside the carton with the following list:

• Machine Assembly (A, Figure 2-1)

•Extra Trimmer Line (B, Figure 2-1): six pieces of heavy-duty .130" dia. line and six pieces of extra heavy-duty .155" dia. line.

•The following items are in a separate package:

(3)Plastic cable ties

(1)Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 2

(1)Hex Locknut, 1/4-20

(2)Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 2

(2)Hex Locknut, 5/16-18

STEP 2: Install Handlebars

1.Cut the plastic tie and remove the tape that secures the control bail (G, Figure 2- 2) to the handlebar (A).

NOTE: Do not pinch or kink the attached cable while unfolding and securing the handlebars.

2. Carefully lift the handlebars (A, Figure 2-2) to rear of the unit and align the han- dlebar legs with the handlebar support bracket (B).

3.Route the trimmer head control cable (C, Figure 2-2) to the outside of the handlebar.

4.Select the low or high height setting holes in the handlebar legs and attach the legs with the two 5/16-18 x 2 hex hd. screws (D) and 5/16-18 locknuts (E) from the hardware bag.

IMPORTANT: Adjust the handlebars as close as possible to waist level so that your arms are at a comfortable height.

This position will result in less pressure on the mower wear cup, making the unit easier to roll and reducing wear to the wear cup.

5.Use two cable ties (F, Figure 2-2) to secure the trimmer head control cable (C) to the handlebar as shown.

STEP 3: Attach Throttle Control Lever

1. One end of the throttle control cable (H, Figure 2-3) is attached to the engine. Gently unwind the cable from its shipping position and position the Throttle Control Lever (I) on the outside of the right han- dlebar, next to the throttle control decal.

2.Secure the Throttle Control Lever to the handlebar with a 1/4-20 x 2 hex hd. screw (J, Figure 2-3) and 1/4-20 hex locknut (K).

3.Use a cable tie (L, Figure 2-3) to se- cure the throttle cable (H) to the handle- bar as shown.

STEP 4: Add Motor Oil

1. The engine is shipped without motor oil which MUST BE ADDED before the en- gine is started.

2.See the separate engine manual for filling instructions and for oil specifica- tions. The engine must be level when checking the oil level. In ambient tem- peratures above 400 F, use a high-quality, SAE #30 weight detergent oil classified for Service SF, SG or SH. Use no special additives. Do not mix oil with fuel.

STEP 5: Check Trimmer Head

Hardware

Check that the two bolts (M, Figure 2-4) on the trimmer head are tightened se- curely. The trimmer head can be rotated to check the bolts.

IMPORTANT: The trimmer head hardware is designed to be permanently installed and is not removable. Do not attempt to replace it with non-factory specified hardware.

NOTE: The two holes (one is covered with a plastic plug) on the top, front end of the mower deck are access holes that allow certain parts to be serviced.