Dear Owner:

You now own one of the finest trimmer/mowers available. It was designed to easily handle a wide variety of trimming, mowing and clearing chores. You will find the machine to be an invaluable tool in caring for your property.

Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine. Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

Of course, if you should ever have any problems or ques- tions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory (see back cover).

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

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 potential 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.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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: Unpacking Unit

4

Step 2: Install Handlebars

4

Step 3: Attach Throttle Control Lever

5

Step 4: Add Motor Oil

5

Step 5: Check Trimmer Head Hardware

5

Step 6: Connect and Charge Battery

6

SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS

7

SECTION 4: OPERATION

8

Pre-Start Checklist

8

Fill Fuel Tank

8

Adjust Handlebar Height

8

Adjust Line Cutting Height

8

Use Correct Diameter Trimmer Line

9

How to Use the Trimmer Head Control Bail

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9

Operating the Machine

9

Additional Operating Tips and Techniques

10

Trimming/Cutting Quick Reference Chart

10

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

11

Required Maintenance Schedule

11

Adjusting Trimmer Head Engagement

11

Removing and Replacing the Trimmer Head

12

Inspecting/Replacing the Drive Belt

12

Cleaning and Debris Removal

14

Cleaning the Engine

14

Lubrication

14

Compact Storage

14

General Engine Maintenance

14

Engine Oil Service

14

Air Cleaner Service

14

Spark Plug Service

14

Spark Arrester Screen Service

14

Carburetor/Governor Adjustments

14

Throttle Control Adjustment

15

Off-Season Storage

15

Battery Recharging/Replacement

15

Changing Trimming Lines

16

Troubleshooting

17

PARTS LIST

18

ACCESSORIES & KITS

21

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Back Cover

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Troy-Bilt 52063, 52064 owner manual See Back Cover for Customer Service information