Troy-Bilt 52051, 52052 owner manual Operation, Introduction, PRE-START Checklist, Fill Fuel Tank

Section

4 Operation

WARNING

Before operating your ma- chine, carefully read and un- derstand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and

operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these in- structions can result in seri- ous personal injury.

INTRODUCTION

As with any piece of outdoor power equipment, getting the “feel” for how your machine operates and knowing the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance.

Read this Section thoroughly before you start the engine. The instructions given here will help you become familiar with your machine and have you operating it efficiently in a short time.

NOTE: All references to left, right, front and rear of the machine are determined by standing in the operator’s position.

PRE-START CHECKLIST

A.Review Section 1: Safety and also Section 3: Features and Controls.

B.Check equipment for loose or miss- ing hardware. Tighten or replace hard- ware before starting trimmer/mower.

C.Check the engine oil level*. It must be up to the “FULL” mark on the oil dipstick. (See the Engine Owner’s Manual for instructions.)

D.Check the fuel level* in the fuel tank. (See the Engine Owner’s Manual and this page for instructions.)

E.Check the trimmer head control bail for freedom of movement.

F.Check engine throttle control lever (on units so equipped) for freedom of movement.

G.Select the cutting height (see this Section for full details).

H.Check handlebar height position.

I.On electric start models, check the wire harness connections.

J.Carefully check the area to be trimmed and remove any debris.

K. Check that the spark plug wire is securely attached to the spark plug.

*Clean debris from around fuel cap, oil dipstick, and engine foam debris fil- ter before checking oil level or adding gasoline, in order to keep dirt out of engine.

FILL FUEL TANK

A.Lift and tilt plastic debris shield for- ward (refer to Figure 3-1).

B.Clean fuel fill area and debris filter each time before fuel is added.

C.Unscrew fuel tank cap and insert a clean funnel into fuel tank (or use a fuel container with a flexible spout). See Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct gasoline specifications. Slowly fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 1/2-inch of air space at the top for fuel expansion.

D.Securely replace the fuel tank cap and the fuel container cap. Promptly wipe up any fuel spills.

E.Lift and tilt the debris shield back, then push it down to secure it.

ADJUST HANDLEBAR HEIGHT

To adjust handlebar height, refer to “STEP 2: Install Handlebars” in the Assembly Section of this manual.

DANGER

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.

•Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or still hot from operation. Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

•Do not allow open flames, sparks, matches or smoking in the area.

•Fill the fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

•Wipe up any spills and move the trimmer/mower away from gasoline fumes before starting the engine.

•Securely replace the caps on fuel tank and fuel container.

•Use only an approved fuel container. Store it safely, out of the reach of children.

•Store gasoline in a well ventilated area. Do not store it where vapors could reach an open flame, spark, or ig- nition sources (such as hot water heater or space heater, furnace, clothes dryer, stove, electric motor, etc.).

Failure to follow these in- structions can cause personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Before adjusting the handle- bar height, shut off the en- gine, wait for all moving parts to stop, allow the en- gine to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug.

Failure to comply could result in personal injury or property damage.

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