Section 2: Assembly

5.Use two cable ties (F, Figure 2-2) to secure the trimmer head control cable (C) and the electrical wiring har- ness (O) to the handlebar at the loca- tions shown.

STEP 3: Attach Throttle Control Lever

1. One end of the Throttle Control Cable (H, Figure 2-3) is attached to the engine. Gently unwind the cable from its shipping position and posi- tion the Throttle Control Lever (I) on the outside of the right handlebar, next to the throttle control decal.

2.Secure the Throttle Control Lever to the handlebar with a 1/4-20 x 2 hex hd. screw (J, Figure 2-3) and 1/4-20 hex locknut (K).

3.Use a cable tie (L, Figure 2-3) to secure the throttle cable (H) to the handlebar at the location shown.

STEP 4: Add Motor Oil

1. The engine is shipped without motor oil which MUST BE ADDED before the engine is started.

2. See the separate Engine Owner’s

Manual for filling instructions and for

the correct oil specifications. Engine

must be level when checking oil level.

In ambient temperatures above 32 0 F,

use a high-quality, SAE 30 weight

A

G

C

O

 

F

B

 

E

D

 

F

Figure 2-2: Handlebar installation (electric start model shown).

detergent oil classified for Service SF -

SJ. Use no special additives. Do not

mix oil with fuel.

STEP 5: Check Trimmer

Head Hardware

Check that the two bolts (M, Figure 2-4) on the trimmer head are tight- ened securely. The trimmer head can be rotated to make access to the hard- ware easier.

IMPORTANT: The trimmer head hard- ware is designed to be permanently installed and is not removable. Do not attempt to replace it with non-factory

I

J

K

I

H

L

M

M

Figure 2-4: Check trimmer head hard- ware for tightness.

specified hardware.

NOTE: The two holes (one is covered with a plastic plug) on the top, front end of the mower deck are access holes that allow certain parts to be serviced.

Figure 2-3: Attach throttle lever to right-side handlebar.

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Troy-Bilt 52058 Attach Throttle Control Lever, Use a high-quality, SAE 30 weight, Mix oil with fuel, Specified hardware

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