Troy-Bilt 52067 - 5HP owner manual See Back Cover for Customer Service information

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 which 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 questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory.

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

Note: Be sure to fill out and return the Owner Registration Card that was supplied with this Manual.

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: Unpack Unit		4
Step 2: Install Handlebars		4
Step 3: Attach Throttle Control Lever		4
Step 4: Add Motor Oil		4
Step 5: Check Trimmer Head Hardware		4
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS		6
SECTION 4: OPERATION		7
Pre-Start Checklist		7
Fill Fuel Tank		7
Adjust Handlebar Height		7
Adjust Line Cutting Height		7
Use Correct Diameter Trimmer Line		7
How to Use Trimmer Head Control Bail		8
Operating the Machine		8
Operating Tips and Techniques		9
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE		10
Required Maintenance Schedule		10
Adjusting Trimmer Head Engagement		10
Removing and Replacing the Trimmer Head		11
Inspecting/Replacing the Drive Belt		11
Lubrication		13
Cleaning and Debris Removal		13
Compact Storage		13
Cleaning the Engine		13
Changing Trimmer Lines		14
General Engine Maintenance		15
Engine Oil Service		15
Air Cleaner Service		15
Spark Plug Service		15
Spark Arrester Screen Service		15
Engine Cleaning		15
Carburetor/Governor Control Adjustments		15
Throttle Control Adjustment		15
Off-Season Storage		15
Troubleshooting		16
PARTS LIST		17
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION	Back Cover