Troy-Bilt 52067 - 5HP owner manual Features and Controls, Operating Symbols

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Section

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Features and Controls

OPERATING SYMBOLS

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the unit.

STOP

ENGINE	FAST	SLOW	STOP	TRIMMER
STOP				HEAD

ENGAGE DISENGAGE

BAILBAIL

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.

Handlebar Height Adjustment

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

Plastic Debris Shield

A heavy-duty plastic shield (E, Figures 3- 1 and 3-1A) protects the engine from all manner of debris. The shield tilts for- ward for access to the engine.

Fuel Primer Button

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

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to the “Operation” Section for detailed operating instructions.

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

Engine Throttle Control Lever

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

Engine Recoil Starter

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

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

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 ad- justable to an infinite number of height settings from 1-1/2"-to-4-1/2".

Trimmer Line Holders

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

F

A

G

D

E

H

B

C

Figure 3-1: Features and controls