Troy-Bilt 52058, 52057 owner manual Features and Controls, Features And Controls, Section

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Features and Controls

Operating Symbols

Various symbols (shown here, with word descrip- tions) are used on the unit.

STOP

ENGINE	FAST	SLOW	STOP	TRIMMER
STOP				HEAD

ENGAGE DISENGAGE

BAILBAIL

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to the following Operation Section for detailed operat- ing instructions.

Do not start the engine until you read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information about the controls on the engine.

Trimmer Head Control Bail

Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up against the handlebar (engage bail) to start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go of the control bail (disengage bail) to stop the trimmer head.

Engine Throttle Control Lever

Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regu- late engine speed and to stop the en- gine. The throttle settings are shown on the decal next to the lever.

Engine Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is located at the rear of the engine and is used to pull start the engine.

Engine Debris Guard

The engine debris guard (H, Figure

3-1) protects the engine from accumu- lations of cut materials that can clog the engine cooling passages. See the Maintenance Section for information on servicing this important guard.

Fuel Primer Button

The fuel primer button (I, Figure 3-2) allows a cold engine to be primed for faster, easier starting.

Keyswitch (Electric Start Model)

On electric start models, the keyswitch (J, Figure 3-1) is used to start the engine. The keyswitch does not have an engine stop position. Use the Engine Throttle Control Lever (F) to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: Remove key from keyswitch when leaving unit unat- tended to help prevent unauthorized or unintentional starting.

Battery (Electric Start Model)

On electric start models, the battery (K, Figure 3-1) will crank the engine starter motor when the keyswitch is turned to the start position. Do not crank engine longer than five (5) seconds per each starting attempt.

Cutting Height Settings

The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is adjustable to an infinite number of height settings from 1-1/2" -to- 4-1/2".

Trimmer Line Holders

The trimmer lines are secured to line holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the trimmer lines is a simple procedure (see Changing Trimming Lines in Section 5).

Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two height settings (see Adjust Handlebar Height in the Operation Section).

Plastic Debris Shield

The plastic debris shield (E, Figure 3-1) protects the engine from all manner of debris. The shield tilts forward for ac- cess to the engine.

	F
	A
	J
	G
	H
E	D

K

I

Figure 3-2: Engine primer.

BC

Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).

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