Troy-Bilt 52065 manual

Model 52065 OWNER’S MANUAL T rimmer/Mower • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List WARNING T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b j e c t s s u c h a s r o c k s , p e b b l e s a n d s m a l l d e b r i s w i l l b e t h r o w n v i o l e n t l y b y t h e c u t t i n g h e a d , r e s u l t[...]

2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 General Operation ....................................................... 3 Slope Operation .......................................................... 4 Children ...................................................................... 4 Service.......................[...]

W A R N I N G T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b j ec ts su c h a s r o ck s , p e b b l e s a n d sm al l d e b r is w i ll b e t h ro w n v io le n tl y b y t h e cu t ti n g h e a d , r e s u l tin g in si g n if ic a n t h a z ar d t o e y e s a nd e x p o se d b od y p a r ts ! K e ep c h i ld r e n, p e ts an d b y s ta n d e r s 5 0 fe [...]

4 Section 1: Safety 15. Mow only during daylight hours or when good artificial light is available. 16. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when tired or ill. 17. Never operate this machine in wet grass. Be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handlebar and walk; never run. 18. Release the Trimmer He[...]

Section 1: Safety 5 3. Never clean, or make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Discon- nect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Remove ignition key on electric start models. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts tight, espe- cially the trimmer head attachment bolts, and keep equipment in good c[...]

Assembly 2 Section 6 INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your machine for use. It is recommended that you read this Sec- tion in its entirety before beginning assembly. NOTE: If an assembly step applies only to certain models, those models are noted at the beginning of that step. Otherwise, a step applies to all [...]

Section 2: Assembly 7 WARNING T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b j e c t s s u c h a s r o c k s , p e b b l e s a n d s m a l l d e b r i s w i l l b e t h r o w n v i o l e n t l y b y t h e c u t t i n g h e a d , r e s u l t i n g i n s i g n i f i c a n t h a z a r d t o e y e s a n d e x p o s e d b o d y p a r t s ! K e e p c h i l d r [...]

Features and Controls 3 Section 8 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. FEA TURES AND CONTROLS T [...]

Operation 4 Section 9 INTRODUCTION Read this Section thoroughly before start- ing the engine. As with any piece of out- door power equipment, getting the “ feel ” for how the machine operates and know- ing the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance. NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and REAR of the un[...]

10 Section 4: Operation USE THE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE Before starting a project, look at the grass or material you will be cutting. For tougher conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker gauge, .155" diame- ter extra-heavy duty line. For less demanding conditions, use two sections of the thinner gauge, .130" diameter he[...]

Section 4: Operation 11 V ar y the Throttle Setting According to Conditions Use a travel speed that is suitable for the condi- tions at hand. For example, you ’ ll get better trimming and mowing results at slower walking speeds if the grass is tall or lush. Shorter grass or less dense growth can be cut at faster travel speeds. Use the Correct W a[...]

Maintenance 5 Section 12 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 prop- erty da[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 13 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 dam[...]

14 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 dam[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 15 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 dam[...]

16 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 dam[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 17 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete 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 dam[...]

18 Parts List Model 52065 DRA WING NO. 1 1 3 12 23 22 32 28 28 25 25 33 35 34 26 37 26 23 29 30 41 40 40 41 31 27 23 24 37 24 37 2 7 8 39 13 37 31[...]

Parts List 19 Model 52065 1 1916993 Deck (Incl. Refs. 2 and 3) ......................... 1 2 1904511 Decal-Hot Surface ..................................... 1 3 1918115 Decal-Warning/Thrown Objects ................ 1 7 1918082 Decal-Logo ............................................... 1 8 * Engine....................................................[...]

20 Parts List Model 52065 DRA WING NO. 2 1 10 11 19 19 5 12 14 14 14 17 20 20 13 4 7 3 6 8 7 2 9[...]

Parts List 21 Model 52065 1 1915963 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Refs. 2 & 8) ....... 1 2 1915889 Decal-Bail Operation ............................... 1 3 1100807 Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 2 ..................... 1 4 1917175 Trimmer Head Control Bail ..................... 1 5 1749977001 Cable Bracket ......................................... 1 6 191808[...]

22 Parts List Model 52065 1 1917778 Wheel - 6 spoke ..................................... 2 2 1915823 Wheel Stud ............................................. 2 3 1915824 Wheel Mounting Bracket ........................ 2 5 1733398 Top Lock Nut, 3/8-16 ............................. 2 13 1744708 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ........................... 8 14 [...]

Parts List 23 Model 52065 DRA WING NO. 5 Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 1 1910863 Shoulder Washer .................................... 1 2 1910861 Spindle Head .......................................... 1 3 1918879 Trimmer Head ........................................ 1 4 -- Trimmer String (see Refs. 1 and 2 below) .................................[...]

1905574 (5/01) 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 informational bulletins. Warranty Service The war[...]