Operating The Trimmer/Mower - Troy-Bilt 52051 Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE TRIMMER / MOWER
Once you have read and understood
the sections in this Manual on "Safety,"
"Features and Controls," "Assembly,"
and "Operation," you are ready to start
and operate your trimmer/mower.
Checklist Before Starting:
1. Complete the Pre-Start Checklist in
this section of the Manual. You must
wear safety glasses or goggles.
2. Check that the line cutting height is
adjusted according to the instructions.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the trimmer/mower to the
work area.
2. Connect the spark plug wire to the
spark plug (if not connected).
3. Put on safety-approved eye
protection.
4. Start the engine as follows:
Recoil Start Model—
a) Put the engine ON/OFF switch (A,
Figure 4-5) in the ON position.
b) Move the engine throttle lever (B,
Figure 4-5) all the way forward to
the FAST ("Rabbit") position.
c) Push in the fuel primer button (C,
Figure 4-5) as instructed in the
Engine Owner's Manual. NOTE:
Priming is usually not needed to
restart a warm engine. However,
cool weather may require that
priming be used.
d) Pull recoil start rope slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull rope
out rapidly to start engine. Let
rope back in slowly. Repeat if
necessary.
Electric Start Model—
Follow Steps 1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b and 4c
given previously.
e) Turn the ignition keyswitch to the
"START" position to start the en-
gine. (Use short starting cycles
–15 seconds per minute– to ex-
tend starter life.) When released,
the key will automatically move to
the "RUN" position.
Power Up the Trimmer Head
1. Stand in the operator's position
directly behind the handlebars.
2. Slowly close the control bail (D,
Figure 4-6) against the handlebars to
activate the trimmer head. The faster
the engine throttle control is set at, the
faster the trimmer head line will re-
volve. Use higher speed settings for
the toughest jobs. Use lower speeds
(and lighter weight line) where preci-
sion cutting is required. And experi-
ment!
3. Once the trimmer head is revolving,
push the trimmer/mower along the
path to be cut.
To Stop the Trimmer Head
Let go of the control bail (D, Figure 4-6).
It will return to its open position and
the trimmer head will stop turning.
To Stop the Engine
Put the engine ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position. (If time allows, first move
throttle lever to SLOW setting before
stopping engine.)
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Section 4: Operation
WARNING
If the control bail is not oper-
ating properly, shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and move wire away
from plug.
Adjust or repair the control
bail before using the trim-
mer/mower.
Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in personal
injury or property damage.
B
3x
Figure 4-5
D
Figure 4-6
C
A