Troy-Bilt 52051, 52052 owner manual

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATEDOwner’s Manual

Trimmer/Mower

•Safety

•Assembly

•Features/Controls

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Parts List

Models

52051– 4HP Std.

52052– 4.5HP Elec.

DANGERKEEP HANDS and FEET AWAYWARNINGTHROWN OBJECT HAZARD

Objects such as rocks, pebbles and

small debris will be thrown violently by

the cutting head, resulting in significant

hazard to eyes and exposed body parts!

Keep children, pets and bystanders 50

feet away from machine while operating.

Be alert to hidden obstacles.

ROTATING CUTTING HEAD

Do not service or adjust cutting head or

other moving parts unless engine is stopped

and spark plug wire is disconnected.

1904403 (1/97)

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(Recoil Start Model Shown)

Contents

Main GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Owners Manual (Recoil Start Model Shown) WARNING KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Trimmer/Mower WARNING 1 SectionSafety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES I. General Operation 2 Section 1: Safety II. Slope Operation DO: DO NOT: III. Children Section 1: Safety Safety Decals DANGER WARNING SectionAssembly Introduction Inspection After Delivery STEP 1: Unpack, Check Contents STEP 2: Install Handlebars Section 2:Assembly STEP 3: Add Motor Oil X STEP 4: Connect Battery Wires and Charge Battery (electric start model only) STEP 5: Check Trimmer Head Hardware Features and Controls MOWER CONTROLS/FEATURES ENGINE CONTROLS/FEATURES SectionOperation PRE-START CHECKLIST FILL FUEL TANK ADJUST HANDLEBAR HEIGHT INTRODUCTION ADJUST LINE CUTTING HEIGHT USING THE TRIMMER HEAD CONTROL BAIL 9 Checklist Before Starting: Starting the Engine OPERATING THE TRIMMER / MOWER 10 Trim When Wet or Dry Clean the Trimmer/Mower On a Regular Basis Use the Correct Cutting Height to Suit the Job TRIMMING & MOWING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS Section Maintenance/Repairs WARNING ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEAD ENGAGEMENT REMOVING & REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD INSPECTING / REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT BELT PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL CHANGING TRIMMER/ MOWER LINES CLEANING THE ENGINE FOAM DEBRIS FILTER GENERAL LUBRICATION COMPACT STORAGE GENERAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE OFF-SEASON STORAGE BATTERY RECHARGING BATTERY REPLACEMENT 18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 19 Parts Ordering Information If you need service or parts: If you need engine service or parts: Note: IMPORTANT: ENGINE, DECK, COVERS AND GUARDS, BATTERY ENGINE, DECK, COVERS AND GUARDS, BATTERY HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY SPINDLE PLATE ASSEMBLY LOWER STEERING ASSEMBLY TRIM HEAD ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES AND KITS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION