Troy-Bilt Horse TB525CS Operator's Manual page 5

INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield
on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply
to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury,
never operate the trimmer without the cutting
attachment shield in place.
TB525CS
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing
above the clamp assembly (Fig. 1).
Clamp
Assembly
Cutting
Attachment
Assembly
2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the
cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the cutting
attachment shield until the screw holes align and the guard
fits into the recessed pocket (Fig. 2).
Recessed
Pocket
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 3).
TB575SS
1. Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on
the cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield
with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 4).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Shaft Housing
Fig. 1
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fig. 2
(4) Screws
Fig. 3
2. Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on
the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 5).
3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting
attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step
2 (Fig. 5). Do not tighten.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been
started, then tighten securely.
ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1. Loosen the clamp screws on the handle just enough to
move it.
2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 6),
move the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip .
3. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is secure.
(4) Screws
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
5
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
D-Handle
Bottom
Clamp
Fig. 6