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Troy-Bilt 258 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 258 Operator's Manual

22" string trimmer mower
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Operator's Manual
22" String Trimmer
Mower
Model 258
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 769-00009E
(10/03)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Making Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your String Trimmer Assembling Your String Trimmer Trouble Shooting Know Your String Trimmer Mower Illustrated Parts List 14 Operating Your String Trimmer Mower Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
  • Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 9. Trimor mowonlyindaylight o r good artificial l ight. Do not trim or mow on wet grass. Unstable footing Walkneverrun. could cause slipping. 10. Stop thetrimmer h ead whencrossing g ravel d rives, Children walksorroads. 11. Iftheequipment should start t ovibrate abnormally, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the stoptheengine andcheckimmediately forthe presence of children, Children are often attracted to the...
  • Page 5 up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against soaked debris. the engine. Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer 10. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before mower for any damage. Repair the damage before storing.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,ql t-" |,ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING "'--.. '.., OR A FENCE POST 1_0_. t-" t-" 15 ° "_ WARNING Do not trim or mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
  • Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Connector before operating your mower. Connector NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the string trimmer mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 8 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER Control Lever Control Starter Handle Handle Trimmer Deflector Assembly )indle Assembly Line String Cutting Blade Bracket- Figure 4 Read this operator's manual and safety rules before Trimmer DeflectorAssembly operating your string trimmer mower. Compare the The trimmer deflector assembly is connected to the illustrations in Figure 4 with your string trimmer mower trimmer base and it is used to prevent yard debris from...
  • Page 9 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER WARNING: Debris thrown from the string NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions. trimmer mower result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which WARNING: Never run the engine indoors can cause severe eye damage.
  • Page 10 Secure thehandle connectors i nposition by ° The trimmer line is connected to the spindle disc, tightening e achwingnut(carriage boltsmustbe which can be raised or lowered. See Figure 6. seated properly i ntothehandle andgrooves must ° The spindle disc in the normal position rest on the lineupbetween connectors).
  • Page 11 WARNING: Always stop engine cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual disconnect spark plug wire before packed with your unit. cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap maintenance your string trimmer reset once a season.
  • Page 12 DriveBeltRemoval AndReplacement • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. • Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. • If unit is tipped for easier access to belt, tip the string trimmer mower back on its side to keep engine spark plug side up.
  • Page 13 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Move throttle lever to FAST or START Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.
  • Page 14 SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 258 \\\\...
  • Page 15 Model258 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-0824 Control Lever 710-3015 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x,75 746-1116A 712-3005 Engagement Cable Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 681-0166 Control Lock Bracket 710-04010 Screw 5/16-18 x 2,25 710-0578 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1,50 710-1307 Screw 5/16-18 x,75 712-0324...
  • Page 16 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its...