Section 2: Assembly; Inspection After Delivery; Step 1: Unpack, Check Contents; Step 2: Install Handlebars - Troy-Bilt 52051 Owner's Manual

Section
2
Assembly
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or
property damage, do not at-
tempt to start the engine until
all assembly steps are com-
plete and you have read and
understand all of the safety and
the operating instructions in
this Manual.
Introduction
Carefully follow these assembly steps
to correctly prepare your machine for
use. It is recommended that you read
this section in its entirety before begin-
ning 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 models.

Inspection After Delivery

Inspect your machine immediately after
it has been delivered. Make sure that
neither the carton nor the contents
have been damaged.
If you find or suspect any damage,
contact the carrier (trucking company)
right away. Inform them of the specific
damage and that you wish to file a
claim. To protect your rights, be sure
to put this in writing to the carrier
within 15 days after your machine ar-
rives. Please let us know if you need
assistance with this matter.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be
added to the engine before starting.
The correct procedure for adding
motor oil is explained in this Section.
Tools/Supplies Needed:
• One Utility Knife or Scissors
• Two 1/2" wrenches
• SAE 30 weight motor oil
• Unleaded gasoline

STEP 1: Unpack, Check Contents

Remove and discard all protective
packaging material (plastic film and
cardboard) from the handlebars and
the machine. Be sure to remove the
handlebars from the insert and care-
fully (do not crimp the attached cable)
put them aside before removing the
unit from the bottom of the packaging.
Then compare the parts inside the
shipping carton with the following list
(items with an asterisk [ * ] are pack-
aged separately within the carton).
All Models:
• Trimmer/Mower Assembly
(A, Fig. 2-1 )
• Extra Trimmer Line - 6 pieces of
green, heavy-duty .130" diameter and
6 pieces of red, extra-heavy-duty
.155" diameter (B, Fig. 2-1).
• Safety goggles* (not shown)
• One plastic cable tie * (not shown)
• Two Hex Hd. Screws *, 5/16-18 x 2
(not shown)
• Two Locknuts *, 5/16-18 (not shown)
Electric Start Model Only:
• Battery (on unit, C, Figure 2-1).
• *Two ignition keys
• *One battery recharger
A
B
Figure 2-1 (electric start model shown).
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STEP 2: Install Handlebars

NOTE: Do not pinch any cables while
unfolding and securing the handlebars.
IMPORTANT: Adjust the handlebars
as close as possible to waist level so
arms are at a comfortable height.
This lessens pressure on the mower
wear cup, making the unit easier to
roll and reducing wear on the wear cup.
A. Cut the plastic tie and remove the
tape that secures the control bail (G,
Fig. 2-2) to the handlebar (A).
B. Using care not to pinch the attached
cable, lift the handlebars (A, Fig. 2-2)
to rear of the unit and align the handle-
bar ends with the handlebar support (B).
C. Route the cable (C, Fig. 2-2) to the
outside of the handlebars.
D. Select either the low or high height
setting holes (most people prefer the
low setting) in the handlebar legs and
attach the handlebars with the two
screws (D) and locknuts (E) from the
hardware bag. Use two 1/2" wrenches.
E. Use the cable tie (F, Fig. 2-2) from
the hardware bag to secure cable (C) to
handlebar at the location shown.
B
C
Figure 2-2: Handlebar installation.
A
G
C
E
D
F