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Operator's Manual
Edger
Model 553
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. 769-00529A
(12/02)
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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 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Assembling The Edger ..................Know The Edger ....................Operating The Edger ..................Making Adjustments ................... Maintaining and Servicing The Edger ..............Off Season Storage .................... Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new edger. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 4. Never o perate withdamaged s afety devices. 18. Onlyuseparts andaccessories made forthis Failure to doso,canresult i npersonal injury. machine bythemanufacturer. Failure todoso,can 5. Never r unanengine indoors orina poorly result i npersonal injury. 19. Ifsituations o ccurwhich arenotcovered inthis ventilated a rea.Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless a nddeadly gas.
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Page 5: Assembling The Edger
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR EDGER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped WITHOUT Upper Handle GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position. -
Page 6: Know The Edger
SECTION 3: KNOW THEEDGER Bail Blade Depth Control Lever (Transport Position Shown) Pull Rope / Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Bevel Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Spindle Belt Guard NOTE: Wheel and blade styles vary by model. Yours may differ slightly. Figure 4 BladeDepthControl L ever and their proper operation. -
Page 7: Operating The Edger
SECTION 4: OPERATING T HEEDGER The operation of any edger can result IMPORTANT: Using the primer to restart a warm engine in foreign objects being thrown into after a short shutdown is usually not necessary. Doing the eyes, which can result in severe so may result in a flooded engine. -
Page 8: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS BevelAdjustment (modelssoequipped) Edging Set the bevel adjustment lever (refer to Figure 5) in the NOTE: Edger features vary by model All edger models center notch to place the edger blade in a 90 ° position do NOT come equipped for blade tilt adjustment nor is for edging. - Page 9 Secure with the bell washer and the hex lock nut Remove the spindle belt guard by removing the two self tapping screws which secure it to the blade removed earlier. See Figure 11. plate assembly. See Figure 9. Bell Washer Edger Triplex Figure 11...
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Page 10: Maintaining And Servicing The Edger
Lower t heright, r earwheel b ymoving thecurb • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock height a djustment lever s lightly totheleft.See the wheel in position. See Figure 13. Figure 12. Curb'Height Adjustment Lever (Normal Operating Position) Figure 12 Curb Hei, Adjustment Lever Pivot the right, rear wheel into an applicable... - Page 11 • Working in front of the edger, with the rear wheels The edger drive belt is subject to wear and should be backed up to a curb or the unit tilted back to keep it replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting from rolling backwards, grasp the spindle belt guard are present.
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Page 12: Off Season Storage
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your unit. Excessive vibration Edger blade bent or damaged Replace edger blade. Blade spindle bent or damaged Contact an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer. Drive belt slips Belt worn or stretched Replace drive belt. -
Page 13: Parts List
SECTION 9: MODEL 553 HANDLE PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0116 Screw, 5/16-18 736-0451 Saddle Washer,.320 ID x.93 OD 710-0449 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 710-1205 Eye Bolt 746-04052 Control Cable (Tecumseh) 710-3008 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04035 Control Cable (Briggs & Stratton) 710-0606 Screw 747-0976A... - Page 14 Model553 Frame REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0191 Screw, 3/8-24 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 710-0654A Screw, 3/8-16 710-0944 Screw, 3/8-16 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 731-04168 Debris Guard 736-0320 Flat Washer, 3/8 ID x 1.37 OD 736-0452 Bell Washer,.396 x 1.140 736-3052 Flat Washer,.406 x 1.00 736-3090 Flat Washer,.260 x.720 750-04142...
- Page 15 Model553 SpindleAssembly V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. REF. , PART DESCRIPTION 687-02019 Blade Plate Assembly 736-3090 Flat Washer,260 x.72 710-0395 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 737-3000 Lube Fitting, 3/16 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20...
- Page 16 Model553 WheelAssembly (Frameshownfor reference only) < REF. PART DESCRIPTION 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1264 Wheel 7 x 1,75 734-1268 Wheel 8 x 1,75 736-0182 Spring Washer,,500 x 1,00 736-0208 Flat Washer,,51 ID x 1,50D 736-0232 Wave Washer,,531 ID x,781 OD...
- Page 17 NOTES...
- Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States,...