Troy-Bilt 52065 owner manual Features and Controls, Features And Controls, Introduction

8

Section

3

Features and Controls

WARNING

Before operating your machine, care- fully 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.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

Operating Symbols

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

SLOW

STOP			ENGAGE
ENGINE				DISEN-
	STOP	TRIMMER	BAIL
				GAGE
STOP	FAST	HEAD		BAIL

INTRODUCTION

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to Section 4: “Opera- tion” for detailed operating instructions.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manual for detailed information about the controls on the engine.

Engine Throttle Control Lever

Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to change engine speeds and to stop the engine. The throttle settings are shown on a decal next to the lever.

Engine Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is used to pull start the engine.

E

W

ARNING

Figure 3-1A: Debris shield in operating position.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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.

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" (see “Adjust Line Cutting Height” in Section 4).

Trimming Line Mounting Plates

The two trimming lines (C, Figure 3-1) are secured to wire-looped line holders. Replacing the trimmer lines is easy (see “Changing Trimmer Lines” in Section 5).

Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two height settings (see “Adjust Handlebars” in Section 4).

Fuel Primer Button

The fuel primer button (H, Figure 3-1) allows a cold engine to be primed for faster, easier starting.

F

G

E

WARNING

C

A

D

H

Plastic Debris Shield

A heavy-duty plastic shield (E, Figures 3-1	B
and 3-1A) prevents debris build-up on the
engine. The shield tilts forward for access
to the engine.

C

Figure 3-1: Features and controls