Troy-Bilt 148H manual Using the Edger Attachment, Lawn Aerator Attachment Model OEM-290-264

Section 4: Operation

INSTALLING AND USING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT

WARNING

Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious per- sonal injury.

Before installing or removing attach- ments, or adjusting or servicing the ma- chine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, discon- nect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.

To create borders or edges near walks, driveways, flower beds, etc., you must remove the four tine sections and install the Edger Attachment (this attachment was supplied with the unit – see Section 3).

Installing the Edger Attachment

1.Gather together the following parts: Border/Edger Tine (A, Figure 10); Long Bushing (B); Border/Edger Wheel (C); and Short Bushing (D).

2.Prop the machine carefully onto the front of the tubular carrying handle. The work surface should be firm and flat. NOTE: Typically, the Border/Edger Tine is mounted on the right side of the unit for right-handed people, and on the left-side of the unit for left-handed people.

3.Flip open and remove the two ring lock pins (E, Figures 9 and 10) on each tine shaft.

E

Figure 9: Ring lock pin and tines.

Keep left and right-side tines separate and marked for easier reinstallation.

IMPORTANT: The ring lock pin is under spring tension – use care when removing or replacing the ring lock pin.

4.It is important for proper tilling perfor- mance that the tine sections be later rein- stalled in their original positions. There- fore, mark the position of each tine section (Left-Outer, Left-Inner, etc.) before re- moving them. Refer to Figure 7 for tine position information.

5.Install the short bushing (D, Figure 10) onto the tine shaft. Then place the Border/Edger wheel (C) onto the same shaft – the wheel hub should face toward the tiller. Insert the ring lock pin through the rounded side of the tine shaft and snap the ring down over the shaft (see “DETAIL”, Figure 10).

6.Slide the long bushing (B, Figure 10) onto the opposite side shaft. Then install the Border/Edger tine (A) and secure it with the ring lock pin.

	DETAIL
	Ring Lock Pin
	This side out
C
D
E
E	B
	A

Figure 10: Border/Edger tine assembly.

Using the Edger Attachment

The Edger Attachment makes clean, sharp edges next to walkways, driveways, paths, planted areas, patios, etc.

Take your time when edging. Decide how far away to edge the walk or drive, then slowly pro- ceed using the walk or drive as your sight line.

Attachments

The following Tiller/Edger attachments are available where the Tiller/Edger was purchased. See your local authorized dealer or con- tact the Factory for details.

Power Lawn Rake Attachment – Model OEM-290-263

The Power Lawn Rake helps to keep your lawn healthy and vigorous.

Matted grass and debris looks unattractive and stifles lawn growth and overall health. This attachment mounts

without tools and features dozens of tempered steel “fingers” that penetrate and loosen matted grass without disturbing root growth. An 18"-wide swath covers a large lawn area quickly.

Lawn Aerator Attachment – Model OEM-290-264

The Lawn Aerator Attachment helps to promote healthy, dense lawns

by loosening and aerating the soil for better root growth.

Four tempered steel tines puncture the surface

of the lawn thus allowing nutrients to reach the roots more easily. This attachment assembles without tools.

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