Operating Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB590BC Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-
Ons:
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBBC*
*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.
WARNING:
Before you begin using any
attachment, read and understand the manual that
came with the attachment. Follow all safety
information contained within.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 23).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 23).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™
coupler (Fig. 24).
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to
make add-on installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 23).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 23
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 24).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 23).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 25).
CAUTION:
hole and securely tighten the knob before operating
this unit.
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
CAUTION:
hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with
EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting
attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 25).
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Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 24
Lock the release button in the primary
Knob
Fig. 25
Add-ons are to be used in the primary