Troy-Bilt 52070, 52066 Features and Controls, Here, with word descrip, Tions are used on, Unit

Section

3

9

Features and Controls

WARNING

Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

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

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown	STOP	SLOW
here, with word descrip-					ENGAGE
						DISEN-
	ENGINE
				TRIMMER	BAIL
tions) are used on the			STOP			GAGE
	STOP			HEAD
						BAIL
unit.
		FAST

Engine Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is used to pull start the engine.

INTRODUCTION

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to Section 4: “Opera- tion” for detailed operating instructions.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manual for detailed information about the controls on the engine.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Trimmer Head Control Bail

Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up against the handlebar (engage bail) to start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go of the control bail (disengage bail) to stop the trimmer head.

Fuel Primer Button

The fuel primer button (H, Figure 3-1) allows a cold engine to be primed for faster, easier starting.

Keyswitch (electric start model)

The ignition keyswitch (I, Figure 3-1) acti- vates the engine starter motor to start the engine. The keyswitch does not have an engine stop position. Use the Engine Throttle Control (F) to stop the engine. IMPORTANT: Always remove ignition key when leaving unit unattended.

Battery (electric start model)

The battery (J, Figure 3-1) activates the engine starter motor when the keyswitch is turned to the start position.

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W

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Figure 3-1A: Debris shield in operating position.

Cutting Height Settings

The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is adjustable to an infinite number of height settings from 1-1/2" to 4-1/2" (see “Adjust Line Cutting Height” in Section 4).

Trimming Line Mounting Plates

The two trimming lines (C, Figure 3-1) are secured to wire-looped line holders. Replacing the trimmer lines is easy (see “Changing Trimmer Lines” in Section 5).

Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two height settings (see “Adjust Handlebars” in Section 4).

Plastic Debris Shield

A heavy-duty plastic shield (E, Figures 3-1 and 3-1A) prevents debris build-up on the engine. The shield tilts forward for access to the engine.

Engine Throttle Control Lever

Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to change engine speeds and to stop the engine. The throttle settings are shown on a decal next to the lever.

F

A

I

G

D

E

H

WARNING

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Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).