Troy-Bilt 52058, 52057 owner manual Off-Season Storage, Battery Replacement, Maintenance, Danger

Section 5: Maintenance

damage caused by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the governor settings. Seek authorized service if you think an adjust- ment is required.

Throttle Control Adjustment

If the engine does not shut off when the throttle lever is moved to the stop posi- tion, or if the engine does not respond to various throttle settings, refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for service in- formation.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

When storing the trimmer/mower for extended periods, follow these proce- dures to ensure that the unit will be in good condition for future use.

•Store machine on a level surface.

•Thoroughly inspect the machine for any loose, broken or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as necessary.

•Perform recommended engine mainte- nance by following the engine storage instructions found in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Be sure to protect the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank from gum deposits by remov- ing fuel or by treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations).

WARNING

•Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected, except when instructed to do so.

•Never store mower with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are pre- sent such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. Make sure engine is cool before storing.

•Drain gasoline outdoors into an approved container.Do not smoke and keep fuel away from open flame.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious personal injury or property damage.

•Change engine oil.

•Clean any dirt, grass or chaff from the air cooling system intake area and other parts of the engine.

•Check nuts, bolts, other hardware for tightness. Replace missing hardware.

•On an electric start model, remove key from keyswitch. Charge battery for 24 hours before and after storage.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Prevent wire from touching spark plug by placing wire away from spark plug.

BATTERY RECHARGING (Models with electric start feature)

DANGER

•Wet conditions can cause an elec- tric shock hazard during battery charging. Avoid wet conditions when charging.

•Recharging the battery with improper equipment could cause a battery explosion. Use only the bat- tery charger shipped to you. All parts must be fully stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected and moved away from the spark plug.

Failure to comply could result in per- sonal injury or property damage.

Recharge the battery before and after storing the unit for more than three weeks.

The engine must be stopped and the area in which recharging will take place must be dry.

1.Connect the small plug on the bat- tery charger cord (A, Figure 5-8) to the wire harness plug (B) located near the keyswitch.

2.Plug the recharger box (C, Figure 5- 8) into a grounded 120-Volt wall outlet.

3.Charge the battery for 24 hours. After charging, unplug the recharger box (C, Figure 5-8) from the wall outlet first, then disconnect the recharging line plugs (A and B, Figure 5-8).

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If the battery no longer takes a charge, or if it is leaking or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced.

1.Tilt the debris shield forward.

2.Disconnect the negative (–) black wire first; then the positive (+) red wire.

3.A clamp secured with two screws holds the battery to the deck. Remove screw (D, Figure 5-9), then lift the bat- tery from under the battery clamp.

4.Position the new battery under the clamp and replace screw (D).

5.Connect the red wire to the positive

(+) red-coded battery terminal. Then, connect the black wire to the negative (–) black-coded battery terminal.

NOTE: Discard battery properly, as required by regulations in your area.

6.Close the debris shield.

C

A

B

Figure 5-8: Use recharger supplied with unit.

D

Figure 5-9: Battery replacement.

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