Troy-Bilt 52066, 52070 owner manual Battery Service, Battery Recharging, Battery Replacement

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18Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

BATTERY SERVICE

BATTERY RECHARGING

DANGER

•Wet conditions can cause an electric shock hazard during battery charging. Avoid wet conditions when charging battery.

•Charging the battery with improper equipment could cause a battery explo- sion. Use only the battery charger sup- plied with the unit. The engine must be shut off and the spark plug wire discon- nected before charging the battery.

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

The battery should be recharged before storing the unit for more than three (3) weeks. It should also be recharged after bringing it out of storage.

The engine must be stopped and the area in which recharging will take place must be dry.

1.Connect the terminal (A, Figure 5-14) on the supplied battery charger to the recharging line receptacle (B) on the keyswitch wiring harness.

2.Plug the charger box (C, Figure 5-14) into a grounded, 120V wall outlet. Charge the battery for 24 hours. After charging, unplug the charger box (C) from the wall outlet and the disconnect the terminal (A) from the receptacle (B).

C

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If the battery no longer takes a charge, or if it is damaged, it must be replaced.

1.Tilt the debris shield forward.

2.First disconnect the negative (–) black wire from the battery terminal. Next dis- connect the positive (+) red wire from the battery terminal. NOTE: The plastic recep- tacles (E and F, Figure 5-15) do not need to be disconnected.

3.Remove the front screw (D, Figure 5- 15) from the battery clamp and remove the battery. Discard the battery according to battery disposal regulations in your area.

4.Place the new battery under the clamp as shown in Figure 5-15. Replace the clamp screw (D).

5.First connect the positive (+) red wire to the positive (+) red-marked battery ter- minal. Next connect the negative (–) black wire to the negative (–) black-marked bat- tery terminal.

6.Close the debris shield.

 

(+)

D

F

(–)

E

Figure 5-15

 

B

A

Figure 5-14

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Contents Trimmer/Mower Table of Contents Safety General OperationDo not Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etcNever run the engine inside a closed area Safety On right side, rear Mower deck On top of mower deckAssembly Assembly StepsIntroduction Assembly Check Trimmer Head HardwareAssembly From the receptacle THere, with word descrip Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Tions are used onAdjust Line Cutting Height PRE-START ChecklistAdjust Handlebar Height OperationUsing the Trimmer Head Control Bail Operating the MachineFor the most precise cutting possible, be sure to select Exercise caution when changing direction on slopesLength Maintenance Nique allows the cutting head to follow the ground contourAdjusting Trimmer Head Engagement MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule To Adjust Belt TensionBelt Replacement Inspecting and Replacing the Drive BeltBelt Inspection Belt Performance Troubleshooting Cleaning the EngineLubrication Compact Storage TRIMMER/MOWER Cleaning and Debris RemovalGeneral Engine Maintenance Change the oil after every 25 hoursTo Change Trimmer Lines Trimmer lines can be changedBattery Replacement Battery ServiceBattery Recharging Tilt the debris shield forwardTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause CorrectionDrawing no Parts List Drawing no Ref. # DescriptionRef. # Description Qty Parts List 1915963 1910850001 715 133 Accessories and Kits Description QtyPage Engine Service and Repair Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Owner Registration Card

52066, 52070 specifications

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