Troy-Bilt 52067 - 5HP manual

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    Model 52067 - 5HP OWNER’S MANUAL T rimmer/Mower • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer .[...]

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    SECTION 1: SAFETY ...........................................1 General Operation ......................................................1 Slope Operation .........................................................2 Children......................................................................2 Service ..................................................[...]

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    Safety 1 Section 1 Figure 1-1 Trimmer Head Control Bail SP ARK ARRESTER W ARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER ST A TES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an inter- nal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or [...]

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    2 Section 1: Safety 16. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when tired or ill. 17. If using machine in wet conditions, exercise extreme care to prevent loss of footing. Wear footwear that will improve traction. Avoid sloping ground. Hold the handlebars with two hands and walk; never run. 18. Release Trimmer [...]

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    Section 1: Safety 3 e) Replace caps on the fuel tank and fuel container and clean up spilled fuel before starting engine. Move machine away from any gasoline fumes before starting the engine. f) Keep matches, smoking materials, open flames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. g) Leave 1/2" air space at the top of the fuel ta[...]

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    Assembly 2 Section 4 INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your machine for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly. INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY Inspect your machine immediately after it has been delivered. Make sure that nei- ther the carton nor the contents have b[...]

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    Figure 2-4: Check trimmer head hardware for tightness. Figure 2-1 Section 2: Assembly 5 A Figure 2-2: Handlebar installation. B A C D F F E B G Figure 2-3: Attach throttle lever to right-side handlebar. I J K M M L I H[...]

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    FEA TURES 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. T rimmer Head Control Bail Pull the control bail[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Read this Section thoroughly before you start the engine. As with any piece of outdoor power equipment, getting the “ feel ” for how your machine operates and knowing the best techniques for particu- lar jobs are important to overall good performance. NOTE: All references to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and REAR of the machine are de- termin[...]

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    8 Section 4: Operation USE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE For tougher cutting conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker, .155" di- ameter extra-heavy duty line. For less demanding conditions, use two sections of the thinner, .130" diameter heavy-duty line. The thicker line has the heft to chop through tougher materials, while t[...]

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    Section 4: Operation 9 When mowing, let the cutting head rest lightly on the ground and do not lift up or push down on the handlebars. This tech- nique allows the cutting head to follow the ground contour closely, resulting in the most even cut possible. Also, be sure to ease into heavy growth to prevent overwhelming the machine. T rim When W et or[...]

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    Maintenance 5 Section 10 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE EA C H 5 25 10 0 NOTED US E HOURS HOURS HOURS Check engine oil level •• Check trimmer lines • 1 Check trimmer head engagement • Clean machine • 3 Check nuts and bolts • Change engine oil • 2, 5 Service air filter system • 5 Clean [...]

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    Section 5: Maintenance 11 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    12 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    Section 5: Maintenance 13 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    14 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    Section 5: Maintenance 15 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    16 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARN[...]

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    Parts List 17 Model 52067 DRA WING NO. 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 17 17 16 15 18 19 14 14 6 6 1 1917765 Debris Guard ............................................ 1 2 1918116 Decal-Logo ............................................... 1 3 1915290 Push-in Fastener ....................................... 5 4 1917407001 Debris Guard Supp[...]

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    18 Parts List Model 52067 DRA WING NO. 2 See DRAWING NO. 1 See DRAWING NO. 3 See ACCESSORIES AND KITS 2 2 1 1 3 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 27 17 18 18 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 6[...]

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    Parts List 19 Model 52067 1 1917592 Wheel/Tire Assembly .............................. 2 2 1917593 Locking Retaining Ring .......................... 2 3 1917775 Flat Washer ............................................ 2 4 1917258 Axle ........................................................ 1 5 1724491 Self-Tap Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4 ............... [...]

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    20 Parts List Model 52067 DRA WING NO. 3 1 4 5 2 3 6 6 8 7 9 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 14 10 11 1 1918283 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Refs. 2 & 3) ....... 1 2 1915889 Decal – Bail Engage/Disengage ................ 1 3 1918304 Decal – Throttle ....................................... 1 4 1918070001 Control Bail – Trimmer Head ................... 1 5 [...]

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    Parts List 21 Model 52067 Ref. # Part # Description Qty. ACCESSORIES AND KITS 1 1904476 Trimmer String Kit, .155" dia. line (includes 24 pieces) ................................ N/I 2 1904477 Trimmer String Kit, .130" dia. line (includes 24 pieces) ................................ N/I 1 2 N/I Not included with unit, order separately[...]

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    1905694 (6/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner registration card. The purpose of this card is to register each unit at the factory so that we can provide you with warranty benefits and in- formational bulletins. Warranty Service The w[...]