Troy-Bilt 52052, 52051 owner manual See Back Cover for Customer Service Information

Dear Owner:

You now own one of the finest trimmer/mowers available. It was designed to easily handle a wide vari- ety of trimming, mowing and clearing chores.

You will find the Trimmer/Mower to be an invaluable tool in caring for your property.

Please carefully read this Manual which tells you how to safely and easily assemble, operate, and main- tain your machine. Be sure that you and any other op- erators carefully follow the recommended safety prac- tices at all times. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury or property damage.

Of course, if you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory.

We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.

Note: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card that was supplied with this Manual.

See Back Cover for

Customer Service Information.

Safety Alert Symbol

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to poten- tial hazards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the message that follows it. Failure

to obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.

Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY		1
General Operation		1
Slope Operation		2
Children		2
Service		2
Safety Decals		3
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY		4
Inspection After Delivery		4
Step 1: Unpack, Check Contents		4
Step 2: Install Handlebars		4
Step 3: Add Motor Oil		5
Step 4: Connect Battery Wires/Charge Battery		...........5
Step 5: Check Trimmer Head Hardware		5
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS		6
SECTION 4: OPERATION		7
Pre-Start Checklist		7
Fill Fuel Tank		7
Adjust Handlebar Height		7
Adjust Cutting Height		8
Using the Trimmer Head Control Bail		8
Operating the Trimmer/Mower		9
Trimming and Mowing Techniques and Tips		10
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS		11
Required Maintenance Schedule		11
Adjusting Trimmer Head Engagement		12
Removing and Replacing the Trimmer Head		12
Inspecting/Replacing the Drive Belt		13
Belt Performance Troubleshooting		14
Cleaning and Debris Removal		14
Changing Trimmer/Mower Lines		15
Cleaning the Engine Foam Debris Filter		16
General Lubrication		16
Compact Storage		16
General Engine Maintenance		16
Off-Season Storage		16
Battery Recharging		17
Battery Replacement		17
Troubleshooting		18
PARTS LIST		19 - 25
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION	Back Cover

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chem- icals known to the state of California to cause can- cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.