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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.
Edger
Models 550
551
769-00566.fm
FORM NO.
(11/02)
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Edger Models 550 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.bolens.com... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 operate with damaged safety devices. 18. Only use parts and accessories made for this Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly result in personal injury.
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Page 5: Assembling The Edger
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER This unit is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: 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 THE EDGER Blade Control Bail Blade Depth Control Lever (Transport Position Shown) Pull Rope / Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Blade Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Primer Spindle Belt Guard NOTE: Wheel and blade styles vary by model. Yours may differ slightly. Figure 4 Blade Depth Control Lever WARNING: Be familiar with all controls... -
Page 7: Operating The Edger
SECTION 4: OPERATING THE EDGER The operation of any edger can result Using the primer to restart a warm engine IMPORTANT: WEAR YOUR in foreign objects being thrown into after a short shutdown is usually not necessary. Doing SAFETY GLASSES the eyes, which can result in severe so may result in a flooded engine. -
Page 8: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Blade Tilt Adjustment (models so Edging equipped) Set the blade adjustment lever (refer to Figure 5) in the center notch to place the edger blade in a 90° position for edging. See Figure 7. NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models do NOT come equipped for blade tilt adjustment nor is there a blade tilt kit available to modify your edger if it was not purchased equipped to do so. - Page 9 • Remove the spindle belt guard by removing the two • Secure with the bell washer and the hex lock nut self tapping screws which secure it to the blade removed earlier. See Figure 11. plate assembly. See Figure 9. Blade Plate Assembly Bell Washer...
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Page 10: Maintaining And Servicing The Edger
• Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See the wheel in position. See Figure 13. Figure 12. Curb Height Adjustment Lever (Normal Operating Position) (Lowered Position) - 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
SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Observe the following when preparing the edger for • Store the edger in a dry, clean area. Do not store long-term storage: next to any corrosive materials, such as lawn fertilizer. • Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on •... -
Page 13: Parts List
SECTION 9: MODEL 550 AND 551 HANDLE 19† REF. 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 &... - Page 14 Model 550 And 551 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...
- Page 15 Model 550 And 551 Spindle Assembly 30† 31† V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 687-02019 Blade Plate Assembly 736-3090 Flat Washer,.260 x.72...
- Page 16 Model 550 And 551 Wheel Assembly (Frame shown for reference only) REF. PART DESCRIPTION 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1987 Wheel 8x1.8 734-1988 Wheel 7x1.8 736-0182 Spring Washer,.500 x 1.00 736-0208 Flat Washer,.51 ID x 1.5 OD 736-0232 Wave Washer,.531 ID x.781 OD...
- Page 17 NOTES...
- Page 18 MANUFACTURER’S 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, United States, its possessions and territories.
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