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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Edger
Model 592
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.
FORM NO. 769-00044
(12/01)
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Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 592
- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Assembling The Edger ..................Know The Edger ....................Operating The Edger ..................Making Adjustments ................... Maintaining and Servicing The Edger ..............Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................Warranty Information ..................Back Cover FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new edger.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 o perate withdamaged s afety devices. 18.Onlyusepartsandaccessories made forthis Failure todoso,canresult i n personal injury. machine bythemanufacturer. Failure todoso,can 5. Never r unanengine indoors orina poorly result i npersonal injury. 19.If situations o ccurwhich arenotcovered inthis ventilated a rea.Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless a nddeadly gas.
- Page 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR EDGER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Briggs Upper Handle & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger.
- Page 6 Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as Clip instructed eadier in this section. Refer to Figure 2. Clutch Rod With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the disengaged position (the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil starter rope.
- Page 7 Blade Clutch / Depth Control Lever Throttle Control & Choke Control Blade Angle ustment Lever Curb Height Adjustment Lever Pigure SECTION 4: OPERATING T HEEDGER The operation of any edger can result To start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: in foreign objects being thrown into Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
- Page 8 Movethethrottle control leverontheengine into To disengage the blade, proceed as follows: the STOP or OFF position. Move the blade clutch!depth control lever to the left and place it in the top notch in the depth adjustment IMPORTANT: Make certain that the engine's spark plug bracket.
- Page 9 EdgerBladeAngleAdjustment Edging Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the second WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may throw notch from the right will put the spindle assembly at a objects causing personal injury. Keep area 90 ° angle for vertical edging as illustrated in Figure 11. clear of bystanders do not operate...
- Page 10 Trimming To adjust the height of the curb wheel, proceed as follows: Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the notch furthest to the left will put the spindle assembly at a Perform the Front WheelAdjustment for curb wheel proper angle for trimming with the edger as illustrated in operation as instructed earlier in this section.
- Page 11 Remove t hebladespindle beltguard byremoving thehexscrews, twolockwashers andtwohexnuts which secure ittothebladespindle plate. S ee Figure 17. Blade Spindle Plate Hex Screws Blade Figure 15 Belt Guard Replacing the EdgerBlade Figure 17 Remove the belt from around the blade spindle Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex pulley.
- Page 12 Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to Off-Season Storage prevent rusting and corrosion. 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 matedals, such as lawn Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on fertilizer.
- Page 13 Model592 " ..,_L3@"- .. "o ".. V-BELTS disengage safely. A substitute _,non-OEMJ V-Belt are specially designed to engage )-.. I I_ "'-(.,., v'" can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. _" Ref. Ref. Part N0. Description 712-0413 Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-18 781-0086 Spindle Belt Guard 736_0317...
- Page 14 Model592 • (Spindle assembly shownfor referenceonly. See page 13 for parts breakdown) '3 4...
- Page 15 Model592 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Description Part No. 712-0267 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 710-0654A Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 736-0119 Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.0 Lock Washer, 5/16 714-0104 712-0287 Hex Nut, I/4-20 736-0264 Flat Washer, .330 x .630 x .0635 736-0329 Lock Washer, 1/4 736-3050...
- Page 16 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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