MTD TBPS manual Operating Instructions, Assembling the Coupler

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER

The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit:

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE

Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB

Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS

WARNING: Prior to operation, read and understand

the operator’s manual for unit to be used with this add-on.

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

Removing the add-on

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-on out of the coupler (Fig. 2).

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

Installing the add-on

1.Remove the hanger from the top of the shaft housing.

2.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

3.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the coupler (Fig. 2).

Coupler Release Button Guide Recess

CounterclockwiseClockwise

Knob

Fig. 1

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 1).

Coupler	Release Button
	Primary Hole

Upper Shaft	Knob	Lower Shaft
Housing		Housing
		Fig. 2

4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary

hole (Fig. 2) and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

Knob

Fig. 3

The add-ons with the CAUTION: coupler system is to

be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

The add-on should be installed with the release button in the primary hole.

Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using

1.Start the unit.

2.Briefly engage and release the trigger.

3.Check that add-on is operating.

4.If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and repeat steps for installing the add-on.

5.Recheck operation of add-on attachment.

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