Operating Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB525ET Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-
Ons:
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
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.
REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT OR ADD-ON
WARNING:
Before you begin using any
attachment, read and understand the manual that
came with the attachment. Follow all safety
information contained within.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 12).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 12).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™
coupler (Fig. 13).
INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT OR ADD-ON
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
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. 12).
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 13).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 12
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 13).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 14).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
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. 14).
CAUTION:
primary hole and securely tighten the knob before
operating this unit.
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
CAUTION:
primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead
to personal injury or damage to the unit.
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Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 13
Lock the release button in the
Knob
Fig. 14
Add-ons are to be used in the