Troy Bilt Trimmer 52052 User Manual
Owner’s Manual  
Trimmer/Mower  
• Safety  
• Assembly  
• Features/Controls  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts List  
Models  
52051– 4HP Std.  
52052– 4.5HP Elec.  
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Section  
Safety  
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SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES  
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an  
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass  
covered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en-  
gine spark arrestor in continuous effective working order.  
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns  
gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrestor muffler in continu-  
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames  
or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with  
this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations,  
laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about what regulations  
apply in your area.  
IMPORTANT  
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers  
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the  
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.  
13. Stop engine and discon-  
nect spark plug wire from  
spark plug whenever you  
leave the unit, clean  
I. General Operation  
1. Read, understand, and follow all  
instructions on the machine and in the  
manuals. Be thoroughly familiar with  
the controls and the proper use of the  
equipment before starting.  
the equipment, or  
6. Do not operate the trimmer/  
mower when barefoot or wearing open  
sandals. Always wear substantial  
footwear.  
replace trimmer line.  
Remove the key on electric start  
models.  
2. Do not put  
hands or feet near or  
under rotating parts.  
Keep clear of the ro-  
tating trimmer head  
and line at all times.  
14. Wait until the trimmer head comes  
to a complete stop, shut the engine off,  
and disconnect the spark plug wire be-  
fore installing or removing trimmer  
line. Be sure trimmer head is securely  
attached before operating equipment.  
7. Wear appropriate clothing such as  
a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also  
wear long trousers or slacks. Do not  
wear shorts.  
3. Only allow responsible adults,  
who are familiar with the instructions,  
to operate the trimmer/mower. Never  
let children or untrained adults oper-  
ate this equipment.  
8. Do not wear loose clothing– it  
could catch in the equipment.  
15. Mow only during daylight hours or  
when good artificial light is available.  
9. Do not mow in reverse unless ab-  
solutely necessary. Always look down  
and behind before and while moving  
backwards.  
16. Do not operate the trimmer/  
mower while under the influence of al-  
cohol or drugs, or when tired or ill.  
4. Inspect the area where the trim-  
mer/mower is to be used. The equip-  
ment can propel small objects at high  
speed, causing personal injury or  
property damage. Clear the area of ob-  
jects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones,  
sticks, etc., which could be picked up  
and thrown by the trimmer line.  
10. Do not operate the trimmer/mower  
without proper guards, plates, or other  
protective safety devices in place.  
17. Never operate this equipment in  
wet grass. Be sure of your footing; keep  
a firm hold on the handlebar and walk;  
never run.  
11. Refer to provided instructions for  
proper operation and installation of ac-  
cessories. Only use factory-approved  
accessories.  
18. Release trimmer head control bail  
before starting engine.  
5. Be sure the area is clear of other  
people (particularly small children and  
pets) before mowing. Stop trimmer/  
mower if anyone enters the area.  
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet from  
the area of operation.  
19. If the unit starts to vibrate abnor-  
mally, stop the engine and disconnect  
the spark plug wire. Check immedi-  
ately for the cause. Vibration is gener-  
ally a warning of trouble.  
12. Stop trimmer head when crossing  
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for  
trimmer lines to stop.  
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Section 1: Safety  
20. Always wear approved safety gog-  
gles or safety glasses with side shields  
when operating equipment. The use of  
any powered machine can result in for-  
eign objects being thrown by high-  
speed rotating parts which can cause  
personal injury or property damage.  
Stay away from glass and other easily  
thrown or breakable objects.  
21. Wear work gloves and sturdy  
footwear when using this equipment.  
Leather work shoes or short boots are  
ideal. They protect ankles and shins  
from rocks, pebbles, splinters, etc.  
1. Keep children out of the mowing  
area and under the watchful care  
of a responsible adult.  
They should never be in an awkward  
position for the operator.  
2. Be alert and turn trimmer/mower off  
II. Slope Operation  
if children enter the area.  
Slopes are a major factor related to  
loss of control and tip-over accidents  
which can result in severe injury or  
death. All slopes require extra cau-  
tion. If you can not back up the slope  
or you feel uneasy on a slope, do not  
mow it.  
3. Before and while moving back-  
wards, look behind and down for  
small children.  
4. Never allow children to operate the  
mower.  
5. Use extra care near blind corners,  
shrubs, trees, or other objects that  
may obscure vision.  
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6. Never carry children, even with the  
trimmer head stopped. Children  
may fall off and be seriously in-  
jured or interfere with safe ma-  
chine operation.  
22. It is advisable to wear protective  
headgear to prevent the possibility of  
being hit by small flying particles, etc.  
23. Before each use, inspect the throt-  
tle control lever and cable (if so  
Mow across the face of slopes; never  
up and down. Exercise extreme cau-  
tion when changing direction on  
slopes. Avoid slopes greater than  
15o.  
equipped). Make sure the cable is free  
and the lever functions properly.  
7. Do not allow children nearby if you  
Remove objects such as rocks, tree  
limbs, etc.  
are working.  
24. Watch for traffic when near or  
when crossing roadways.  
Uneven terrain could overturn the  
machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or  
bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.  
IV. Service  
25. Never attempt to carry children or  
other passengers on the equipment.  
They could fall off and be seriously in-  
jured, or they could interfere with safe  
operation of the equipment.  
26. The mower is equipped with a  
plastic debris shield in front of the en-  
gine and a rubber debris flap under the  
frame. They must be in place and  
working properly. Never remove or  
cause the debris shield or debris flap to  
cease working. If either of these parts  
is missing or not working properly, do  
not use the equipment until this situa-  
tion is corrected.  
1. Use extra care in handling gaso-  
line and other fuels. They are  
flammable and their vapors are ex-  
plosive. To help prevent a fire or  
explosion:  
Use slow speed.  
Use extra care with grass catchers or  
other attachments. These can  
change the stability of the machine.  
Keep all movement on the slopes  
slow and gradual.  
a) Use only an approved con-  
tainer.  
b) Never remove gas cap or add  
fuel when the engine is run-  
ning. Let engine cool before re-  
fueling. Do not smoke.  
Avoid starting or stopping on a  
slope.  
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c) Never refuel the machine in-  
doors. Fill the fuel tank out-  
doors and with extreme care.  
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d) Never store the machine or  
fuel container inside where  
there is an open flame, such  
as a water heater, etc.  
27. Be aware of where the trimmer/  
mower is discharging materials and do  
not point the discharge at anyone.  
28. Never run the engine in an en-  
closed area. Engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that is  
odorless, colorless and tasteless.  
Always run the engine outdoors where  
there is adequate ventilation.  
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DO NOT:  
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,  
or embankments. You could lose  
footing or balance.  
e) Replace caps on the fuel tank  
and fuel container and clean  
up spilled fuel before starting  
engine. Move machine away  
from any gasoline fumes be-  
fore starting the engine.  
Do not mow on very steep slopes.  
Do not mow on wet grass. Slippery  
footing can be hazardous.  
29. Slow down before turning.  
f) Keep matches, smoking ma-  
terials, open flames, and  
30. Shut off engine when not trimming  
or mowing.  
31. Use extra care when loading or un-  
loading machine into a trailer or truck.  
III. Children  
Tragic accidents can occur if the op-  
erator is not alert to the presence of  
children. Children are often attracted  
to the trimmer/ mower and the mow-  
ing activity. Never assume that chil-  
dren will remain where you last saw  
them.  
sparks away from the fuel  
tank and fuel container.  
g) Leave 1/2" air space at the top  
of the fuel tank to allow for  
fuel expansion.  
32. Use this equipment for its intended  
purpose only.  
33. Always make sure the handlebars  
are tight and comfortably positioned.  
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Section 1: Safety  
2. Never run the engine inside a  
closed area.  
and debris shield. Make sure they are  
not bent, damaged, or loose.  
cigarettes, etc., away. Venti-  
late the area when charging  
the battery. Do not charge the  
battery in an airtight space.  
3. Never clean, make adjustments or  
repairs with the engine running.  
Disconnect the spark plug wire and  
keep the wire away from the plug to  
prevent accidental starting. Remove  
key on electric start models.  
10. Only use eighteen-inch long .130"  
or .155" diameter trimmer line. Never  
use other lengths, diameters or material  
as trimmer line.  
b) Do not use a battery charger  
other than the one provided to  
you.  
11. Trimmer line moves at high speed  
and can cut. Always  
stop the engine and let  
all moving parts stop  
before replacing the  
c) The battery contains toxic ma-  
terials. Do not damage the  
4. Keep all nuts and bolts tight, espe-  
cially the trimmer head attachment  
bolts, and keep equipment in good  
condition. Check mounting hardware  
on trimmer head every time you  
change trimmer line and prior to each  
use.  
battery case. If the case is bro-  
ken or damaged, avoid contact  
with the battery contents.  
trimmer lines. Let the  
engine cool.  
d) Properly dispose of a dam-  
aged or worn out battery.  
12. Do not change the engine gover-  
nor setting or overspeed the engine.  
The governor controls maximum safe  
operating speed and protects the en-  
gine and all moving parts from dam-  
age caused by overspeed. Authorized  
service shall be sought if a problem  
exists.  
Check with local authorities  
for proper disposal methods.  
5. Never tamper with safety devices.  
Check their proper operation regularly.  
e) Do not short circuit the bat-  
tery. Severe burns and fire can  
result.  
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower  
free of grass, leaves or other debris  
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Let  
machine cool before storing.  
16. Use only original-equipment re-  
placement parts. Parts manufactured  
by others could present safety hazards  
and affect performance even though  
they may fit on this trimmer/mower.  
13. Do not touch engine parts which  
may be hot from operation. Allow  
parts to cool completely before in-  
specting, cleaning or repairing the unit.  
7. After striking an object, stop the  
engine and disconnect the spark plug  
wire. Inspect the trimmer/mower and  
repair, if necessary, before restarting.  
17. Remember– the end of the season  
is a good time to inspect equipment  
prior to storage.  
14. Maintain or replace safety and in-  
structional decals. Refer to the sepa-  
rate Parts Catalog for replacement  
decal information.  
8. Never make adjustments or repairs  
while engine is running.  
9. Components subject to wear,  
damage and deterioration could ex-  
pose moving parts or allow objects to  
be thrown. Frequently check compo-  
nents and replace with factory recom-  
mended parts, when necessary.  
18. To guard against engine overheat-  
ing, always have the engine debris filter  
mounted and clean.  
15. For units equipped with electric  
start:  
a) Batteries produce explosive  
gases. Keep sparks, flame,  
Regularly inspect the trimmer head  
Safety Decals  
CAUTION  
Read Owner's Manual before operating this  
machine. If you need a replacement manual,  
write to the address listed on the serial  
number decal on this unit.  
Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment  
are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are  
shown (at reduced sizes) below. If you need a re-  
placement decal, please refer to the Parts List in this  
Manual.  
ROTATING CUTTING HEAD  
Do not service or adjust cutting head or other  
moving parts unless engine is stopped and  
spark plug wire is disconnected.  
Keep trimmer head, foam debris guard, deck  
and other surface areas clean. Before cleaning,  
shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.  
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this machine with debris shield open.  
On left  
handlebar  
SEE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UNDER DEBRIS SHIELD  
To open, pull up debris shield, then tip forward.  
At top of clear plastic shield facing operator  
At top of debris shield brace  
WARNING  
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD  
WARNING  
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD  
Objects such as rocks, pebbles and  
small debris will be thrown violently by  
the cutting head, resulting in significant  
hazard to eyes and exposed body parts!  
Keep children, pets and bystanders 50  
feet away from machine while operating.  
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KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY  
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Be alert to hidden obstacles.  
• Wear eye protection!  
• Objects can be thrown up  
to 50 feet!  
ROTATING CUTTING HEAD  
Do not service or adjust cutting head or  
other moving parts unless engine is stopped  
and spark plug wire is disconnected.  
• Be alert to hidden obstacles!  
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At front of deck  
At rear of deck housing  
At rear of deck  
housing on left side  
At front of deck  
on right side  
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Se2ction  
Assembly  
STEP 1: Unpack, Check Contents  
STEP 2: Install Handlebars  
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.  
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  
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.  
Introduction  
A. Cut the plastic tie and remove the  
tape that secures the control bail (G,  
Fig. 2-2) to the handlebar (A).  
(items with an asterisk [ ] are pack-  
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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.  
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:  
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).  
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.  
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.  
Inspection After Delivery  
Inspect your machine immediately after  
it has been delivered. Make sure that  
neither the carton nor the contents  
have been damaged.  
E. Use the cable tie (F, Fig. 2-2) from  
the hardware bag to secure cable (C) to  
handlebar at the location shown.  
• Battery (on unit, C, Figure 2-1).  
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.  
• *Two ignition keys  
• *One battery recharger  
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IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be  
added to the engine before starting.  
The correct procedure for adding  
motor oil is explained in this Section.  
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Section 2:Assembly  
STEP 3: Add Motor Oil  
DANGER  
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an electric shock hazard dur-  
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wet conditions when charging.  
CAUTION  
Do not overfill the engine  
with motor oil as engine  
damage could result.  
• Recharging the battery with  
improper equipment could  
cause a battery explosion.  
Use only the battery charger  
shipped to you. All parts  
must be fully stopped and the  
spark plug wire disconnected  
and moved away from the  
spark plug.  
A. The unit’s engine was shipped  
without motor oil which MUST BE  
ADDED before the engine is started.  
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received for filling instructions and for  
the correct oil specifications for your  
engine. Engine must be level when  
checking oil level. In ambient tempera-  
tures above 400 F, use a high-quality  
SAE 30 weight detergent oil classified  
for Service SF, SG or SH. Use no spe-  
cial additives. Do not mix oil with fuel.  
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Failure to comply could result  
in personal injury or property  
damage.  
STEP 5: Check Trimmer  
Head Hardware  
Check the tightness of the hardware  
securing the trimmer head at two loca-  
tions (X, Figure 2-6) and the hardware  
that secures the line clamps at two lo-  
cations (Y). You may rotate the trim-  
mer head by hand to make access to  
the hardware easier. Tighten the hard-  
ware securely.  
STEP 4: Connect Battery  
Wires and Charge Battery  
(electric start model only)  
C. Lift or slide plastic debris shield (P,  
Figure 2-3) up and tilt it forward to ac-  
cess engine dipstick/oil fill hole (R).  
D. Add oil according to the instruc-  
tions in the Engine Owner’s Manual.  
A. Connect wire lead (T, Fig. 2-4) from  
the battery (S) to the connector (U) on  
the main wire harness. Align connec-  
tors so wire colors are in line. Press  
both plastic connectors together  
securely.  
E. Lift and tilt the plastic debris shield  
back and push it down to secure it.  
NOTE: The small round hole on the top  
of the deck near the front of the ma-  
chine is a service entryway. Its use is  
explained in “Section 5: Maintenance.”  
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charger shipped to you must first be  
connected to the wire harness at loca-  
tion “V” (Fig. 2- 5). Then plug the  
charger box (W, Fig. 2-5) into a  
grounded 120V wall outlet.  
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ware is designed to be permanently  
installed and is not removable. Do  
not attempt to replace it with non-fac-  
tory specified hardware.  
C. Initially charge battery for 24 hours  
before using electric starter. After  
charging, unplug the charger from the  
wall outlet first, then disconnect the  
wire harness (V, Fig. 2-5). (Prior to  
and after removing machine from win-  
ter storage, also charge battery for 24  
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Features and Controls  
3
Engine Throttle Control Lever  
Fuel Primer Button  
The following are features and controls  
found on the various models of the  
Trimmer/Mower. Read the description  
and location of each feature and con-  
trol. Unless otherwise noted, a de-  
tailed descriptions of each feature and  
control can be found in “Section 4:  
Operation.”  
Use this lever (F, Fig. 3-1) to regulate  
engine speed.  
The fuel primer button (L, Figure 3-1)  
allows a cold engine to be primed for  
faster, easier starting.  
Engine On/Off Switch  
Put switch (G, Fig. 3-1) in ON  
position before starting engine. Use  
OFF position to stop engine.  
Engine Oil Fill/Oil Dipstick  
The engine oil fill hole/oil dipstick (M,  
Figure 3-1) is located on the right side  
of the engine.  
Engine Recoil Starter  
MOWER CONTROLS/FEATURES  
The recoil starter (H, Fig. 3-1) is  
mounted on the engine.  
Trimmer Head Control Bail  
Engine Ignition Keyswitch  
(electric start model only)  
The engine ignition keyswitch (I, Fig. 3-  
1) allows starting the engine from the  
handlebar.  
The control bail (A, Fig. 3-1) is used to  
start and stop trimmer head motion.  
Pull the control bail up against the  
handlebar to activate the trimmer  
head. Let go of the control bail to stop  
the trimmer head.  
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Line Mounting Plates  
The two cutting lines are secured with  
bolted clamp plates (C, Fig. 3-1). For  
most jobs, line length should be ad-  
justed equally. For some jobs, the  
overall line swath can be increased  
from the normal 22" to 25" by offset-  
ting the line.  
Battery (electric start model)  
The battery (K, Fig. 3-1) starts the en-  
gine via the ignition keyswitch.  
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The handlebar (D, Fig. 3-1) has two  
height settings (requires removal and  
reinstallation of two screws and lock-  
nuts).  
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A heavy-duty plastic shield (E, Fig. 3-1  
and 3-1A) protects the engine from all  
manner of debris. The shield tilts for-  
ward for access to oil, fuel fill, and bat-  
tery (electric start units) areas.  
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Section  
4
Operation  
E. Check the trimmer head control bail  
for freedom of movement.  
DANGER  
Gasoline is highly flammable  
and its vapors are explosive.  
WARNING  
F. Check engine throttle control lever  
(on units so equipped) for freedom of  
movement.  
Before operating your ma-  
chine, carefully read and un-  
derstand all safety (Section  
1), controls (Section 3) and  
• Never fill fuel tank when  
engine is running or still hot  
from operation. Allow the  
engine to cool at least two  
minutes before refueling.  
G. Select the cutting height (see this  
Section for full details).  
operating  
instructions  
H. Check handlebar height position.  
(Section 4) in this Manual, in  
the separate Engine Owner’s  
Manual, and on the decals on  
the machine.  
• Do not allow open flames,  
sparks, matches or smoking  
in the area.  
I. On electric start models, check the  
wire harness connections.  
J. Carefully check the area to be  
trimmed and remove any debris.  
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors  
in a well-ventilated area.  
Failure to follow these in-  
structions can result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
K. Check that the spark plug wire is  
securely attached to the spark plug.  
• Wipe up any spills and  
move the trimmer/mower  
away from gasoline fumes  
before starting the engine.  
* Clean debris from around fuel cap,  
oil dipstick, and engine foam debris fil-  
ter before checking oil level or adding  
gasoline, in order to keep dirt out of  
engine.  
INTRODUCTION  
• Securely replace the caps  
on fuel tank and fuel container.  
As with any piece of outdoor power  
equipment, getting the “feel” for how  
your machine operates and knowing the  
best techniques for particular jobs are  
important to overall good performance.  
• Use only an approved fuel  
container. Store it safely,  
out of the reach of children.  
FILL FUEL TANK  
A. Lift and tilt plastic debris shield for-  
ward (refer to Figure 3-1).  
• Store gasoline in a well  
ventilated area. Do not store  
it where vapors could reach  
an open flame, spark, or ig-  
nition sources (such as hot  
water heater or space heater,  
furnace, clothes dryer, stove,  
electric motor, etc.).  
Read this Section thoroughly before you  
start the engine. The instructions given  
here will help you become familiar with  
your machine and have you operating it  
efficiently in a short time.  
B. Clean fuel fill area and debris filter  
each time before fuel is added.  
C. Unscrew fuel tank cap and insert a  
clean funnel into fuel tank (or use a fuel  
container with a flexible spout). See  
Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct  
gasoline specifications. Slowly fill the  
fuel tank, leaving at least 1/2-inch of air  
space at the top for fuel expansion.  
NOTE: All references to left, right, front  
and rear of the machine are determined  
by standing in the operator’s position.  
Failure to follow these in-  
structions can cause personal  
injury or property damage.  
PRE-START CHECKLIST  
D. Securely replace the fuel tank cap  
and the fuel container cap. Promptly  
wipe up any fuel spills.  
A. Review Section 1: Safety and also  
Section 3: Features and Controls.  
CAUTION  
E. Lift and tilt the debris shield back,  
then push it down to secure it.  
B. Check equipment for loose or miss-  
ing hardware. Tighten or replace hard-  
ware before starting trimmer/mower.  
Before adjusting the handle-  
bar height, shut off the en-  
gine, wait for all moving  
parts to stop, allow the en-  
gine to cool, disconnect the  
spark plug wire and prevent it  
from touching the spark plug.  
ADJUST HANDLEBAR HEIGHT  
C. Check the engine oil level*. It must  
be up to the “FULL” mark on the oil  
dipstick. (See the Engine Owner’s  
Manual for instructions.)  
To adjust handlebar height, refer to  
“STEP 2: Install Handlebars” in the  
Assembly Section of this manual.  
D. Check the fuel level* in the fuel  
tank. (See the Engine Owner’s Manual  
and this page for instructions.)  
Failure to comply could result  
in personal injury or property  
damage.  
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Section 4: Operation  
• With easier jobs, use heavy-duty  
green line (.130" dia.) which provides  
a higher quality level of cut. This  
lighter weight line is also recom-  
mended near trees or ornamentals to  
help prevent girdling (cutting the  
bark).  
ADJUST LINE CUTTING HEIGHT  
A
CAUTION  
Before adjusting the cutting  
height, shut off the engine,  
wait for all moving parts to  
stop, allow the engine to  
cool, disconnect the spark  
plug wire and prevent it from  
touching the spark plug.  
A
USING THE TRIMMER HEAD  
CONTROL BAIL  
Figure 4-1  
Failure to comply could result  
in personal injury or property  
damage.  
After the pre-starting checkups are  
complete, gasoline is added to the fuel  
tank, handlebar height is adjusted, and  
trimmer line height is selected, it is es-  
sential to know how to use the control  
bail to start and stop the trimmer head.  
Here’s how to operate this control:  
HEIGHT  
GUIDE  
Cutting Height Adjustment  
The cutting height of the trimmer line  
adjusts from 1-1/2"-to-4-1/2" high in  
infinite increments. The cutting height  
has been factory-set at one of the  
higher settings– we recommend that  
you start at this higher setting and  
make adjustments as needed. To ad-  
just the cutting height:  
A. The trimmer head control bail (A,  
Figure 4-3) is used to start and stop  
trimmer head motion.  
Figure 4-2  
B. Leave the control bail in the disen-  
gaged (released) position when start-  
ing the engine to prevent the trimmer  
head from turning when the engine  
starts.  
A. Cutting line height can be conve-  
niently changed when the wear cup is  
in contact with the ground. If neces-  
sary, you may tip the unit back slightly  
for a better view (do not tip trimmer all  
the way back or motor oil may flow to  
the exhaust area and the engine may  
smoke for several seconds when  
started).  
C. When the engine is running, pull  
and hold the control bail up against the  
handlebar (Figure 4-4) to activate the  
trimmer head.  
A
D. Let go of the control bail to stop the  
trimmer head. The control bail should  
spring forward to the disengaged posi-  
tion. If it doesn’t, do not use the ma-  
chine until the control bail has been  
repaired.  
B. Use a 1/2" wrench to loosen both  
bolts (A, Figure 4-1) securing the trim-  
mer head.  
C. Note the cutting heights marked on  
the side of the spindle head (Figure 4-  
2). Move the top of the trimmer head  
to the desired setting.  
Figure 4-3  
D. Tighten both trimmer head bolts  
securely (to 75 in/lbs.) and evenly.  
General Recommendations:  
• In tough trimming conditions, use  
the highest height settings.  
• For less demanding situations, use  
any trimming height desired.  
• With difficult jobs, use extra heavy-  
duty red line (.155" dia.) to handle  
thick, tough growth best.  
Figure 4-4  
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Section 4: Operation  
OPERATING THE TRIMMER / MOWER  
WARNING  
If the control bail is not oper-  
ating properly, shut off the  
engine, disconnect the spark  
plug wire and move wire away  
from plug.  
Once you have read and understood  
the sections in this Manual on “Safety,”  
“Features and Controls,” “Assembly,”  
and “Operation,” you are ready to start  
and operate your trimmer/mower.  
“START” position to start the en-  
gine. (Use short starting cycles  
–15 seconds per minute– to ex-  
tend starter life.) When released,  
the key will automatically move to  
the “RUN” position.  
Adjust or repair the control  
bail before using the trim-  
mer/mower.  
Checklist Before Starting:  
Power Up the Trimmer Head  
Failure to follow this instruc-  
tion could result in personal  
injury or property damage.  
1. Complete the Pre-Start Checklist in  
this section of the Manual. You must  
wear safety glasses or goggles.  
1. Stand in the operator’s position  
directly behind the handlebars.  
2. Check that the line cutting height is  
adjusted according to the instructions.  
2. Slowly close the control bail (D,  
Figure 4-6) against the handlebars to  
activate the trimmer head. The faster  
the engine throttle control is set at, the  
faster the trimmer head line will re-  
volve. Use higher speed settings for  
the toughest jobs. Use lower speeds  
(and lighter weight line) where preci-  
sion cutting is required. And experi-  
ment!  
Starting the Engine  
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1. Move the trimmer/mower to the  
work area.  
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2. Connect the spark plug wire to the  
spark plug (if not connected).  
3. Put on safety-approved eye  
protection.  
3. Once the trimmer head is revolving,  
push the trimmer/mower along the  
path to be cut.  
A
4. Start the engine as follows:  
3x  
Recoil Start Model—  
a) Put the engine ON/OFF switch (A,  
Figure 4-5) in the ON position.  
To Stop the Trimmer Head  
Figure 4-5  
Let go of the control bail (D, Figure 4-6).  
It will return to its open position and  
the trimmer head will stop turning.  
b) Move the engine throttle lever (B,  
Figure 4-5) all the way forward to  
the FAST (“Rabbit”) position.  
c) Push in the fuel primer button (C,  
Figure 4-5) as instructed in the  
Engine Owner’s Manual. NOTE:  
Priming is usually not needed to  
restart a warm engine. However,  
cool weather may require that  
priming be used.  
To Stop the Engine  
D
Put the engine ON/OFF switch in the  
OFF position. (If time allows, first move  
throttle lever to SLOW setting before  
stopping engine.)  
d) Pull recoil start rope slowly until  
resistance is felt. Then pull rope  
out rapidly to start engine. Let  
rope back in slowly. Repeat if  
necessary.  
Figure 4-6  
Electric Start Model—  
Follow Steps 1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b and 4c  
given previously.  
e) Turn the ignition keyswitch to the  
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Section 4: Operation  
TRIMMING & MOWING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS  
WARNING  
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD  
Trim When Wet or Dry  
Use the Right Diameter Line  
• Objects such as rocks, peb-  
bles, and small debris will  
be thrown violently by the  
cutting head, resulting in  
significant hazard to eyes  
and exposed body parts.  
for the Trimming Job  
Grass and most other materials are  
most efficiently trimmed when dry. But  
the trimmer/mower will do a fine job  
even with damp or wet materials.  
When conditions are moist or damp, be  
sure to clean debris off the machine  
regularly to keep cutting efficiency  
high. And watch your footing.  
Before starting a project, examine  
the grass or material you will be cut-  
ting. For tougher projects, use two  
sections of the red .155" diameter  
extra-heavy-duty line; for less demand-  
ing jobs, use two sections of the green  
.130" diameter heavy-duty line. The  
thicker line has the heft to chop through  
tougher materials, while the thinner  
line provides a more precise cut.  
• Always wear safety-ap-  
proved eye protection and  
suitable clothing and  
footwear.  
Clean the Trimmer/Mower  
On a Regular Basis  
• Keep children, pets and by-  
standers 50 feet away from  
machine while operating.  
Clean under the trimmer/mower fre-  
quently to remove any grass buildup.  
Also clean around the muffler and on  
top of engine. See cleaning instruc-  
tions in Section 5: Maintenance for fur-  
ther details.  
Use Extreme Caution on Slopes  
• Be alert to hidden obstacles.  
When operating on sloping ground,  
use extreme caution and common  
sense to avoid possible injury or prop-  
erty damage.  
Failure to comply could result  
in injury or property damage.  
Do not mow on excessively steep  
slopes! Avoid slopes if greater than  
150 or wherever footing is unsure. If a  
slope is difficult to stand on, it is prob-  
ably too steep to trim or mow. In this  
case, it may be wiser to establish a per-  
manent ground cover on this area.  
Less demanding jobs and projects  
that require very precise cutting will  
yield better results if the engine throttle  
is backed off somewhat to reduce en-  
gine speed. (For example, damage to  
trees and ornamentals can be avoided  
by reducing the engine speed, using  
the lighter .130" diameter line, and by  
keeping a safe distance away.)  
Use the Correct Cutting Height to  
Suit the Job  
Generally, the height of the trimming  
line should be adjusted upward to han-  
dle taller material and cope with  
tougher cutting conditions. Ease into  
heavy growth materials. For the most  
precise cutting possible, let the cutting  
head rest lightly on the ground, and do  
not lift up on the handlebars while  
mowing. This lets the cutting head fol-  
low the ground contour closely, result-  
ing in the most even cut possible.  
Do not trim on slopes when the  
ground is slippery. Trim across the  
face of a slope, not up and down. Slow  
down and exercise caution when  
changing direction on slopes.  
Again, once you begin a particular  
job and get a “feel” for the conditions,  
you will be able to make adjustments  
for the best possible results.  
Use Correct Walking Speed  
When conditions are not so  
Use a travel speed that is suitable for  
the conditions at hand. For example,  
you’ll get better trimming and mowing  
results at slower walking speeds if the  
grass is tall or lush. Shorter grass or  
less dense growth can be cut at faster  
travel speeds.  
Keep the Mowed Side to Your  
Right as You Move Ahead  
demanding, and the material to be  
trimmed is not so tall, the cutting  
height can be adjusted downward.  
The trimmer/mower feeds cut mate-  
rials to the right side. Stay on the right  
side of unmowed growth as you move  
along.  
Don’t overwhelm the equipment with  
the job at hand. Your equipment will  
work more effectively.  
NOTE: If trimmer is operated in a  
stationary position with the wear  
cup in contact with dry vegetation,  
significant heat will result that may  
deform the plastic spindle or scorch  
vegetation.  
Vary the Throttle Setting  
to Suit the Job  
Do Not Let the Trimmer Lines  
Become Too Short  
The vast majority of trimming and  
mowing jobs will yield the best results  
if the engine throttle control is set at  
the fastest engine speed.  
Once the lines are worn to less than  
1/2 their original length, trimming jobs  
begin to take far longer than they  
should. As a general guideline, once  
line length becomes half of its original  
length, it’s time to change to new lines.  
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Section  
5
Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING  
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE  
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY AS  
EACH 25 100 NOTED  
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS  
Before inspecting, cleaning or  
servicing the machine, shut off  
engine, disconnect spark plug  
wire, and make sure that all  
moving parts have come to a  
complete stop. Remove ignition  
key on electric start models.  
5
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL  
CHECK TRIMMER/MOWER LINES  
CHECK TRIMMER HEAD ENGAGEMENT  
ENGINE/MACHINE CLEANING  
CHECK NUTS AND BOLTS  
CHANGE ENGINE OIL  
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Failure to follow these instruc-  
tions can result in personal in-  
jury or property damage.  
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NOTE: All references to left, right,  
front and rear of the machine are  
determined by standing behind the  
handlebars and facing the direction  
of forward travel.  
SERVICE AIR FILTER SYSTEM  
CLEAN OUT BELT COVER  
GENERAL LUBRICATION  
INSPECT DRIVE BELT  
CLEAN ENGINE FOAM DEBRIS FILTER  
4
6
CHECK WEAR CUP  
Chart 5-1  
NOTE 1 – New line replacement is suggested when old line is 50% or less of original length.  
NOTE 2 – Change oil after first two hours of new operation; thereafter every 25 hours.  
NOTE 3 – Clean daily if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.  
NOTE 4 – Clean before using machine, and at each fuel refill.  
NOTE 5 – Service more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.  
NOTE 6 – Replace when severe gouges exist on bottom surface.  
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Section 5: Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
ADJUSTING TRIMMER  
HEAD ENGAGEMENT  
REMOVING & REPLACING THE  
TRIMMER HEAD  
A. To test for correct belt tension, en-  
gage the control bail while the engine is  
running. If correct, the trimmer head  
will rotate when the control bail is  
A. Stop the engine and wait for all  
moving parts to stop. Disconnect  
spark plug wire and move it away from  
the spark plug. Remove the ignition  
key on electric start models.  
pulled back fully against the handlebar.  
B. If belt tension is too loose, the trim-  
mer head will move slowly or not at all  
and squealing from belt slippage may  
be heard when the bail is engaged.  
B. Two bolts (A, Figure 5-3) secure the  
trimmer head (B) to the spindle head  
(C). Loosen both bolts (not the nuts)  
sufficiently to open up the trimmer  
head enough to let it slide down the  
spindle head and past the two stops.  
Do not attempt to remove the bolts  
completely— they are permanently at-  
tached.  
C. If belt tension is too tight, the trim-  
mer head will rotate before the control  
bail is moved or when there is no free  
play in the bail.  
A
B
C
D. To make an adjustment to belt ten-  
sion, shut off the engine, let all moving  
parts stop completely, and adjust the  
position of the two nuts on the stud  
shown in Figure 5-2 as described next:  
Install the new trimmer head in the  
same way the old unit was attached.  
Open it enough to slide it on the spin-  
dle head. Tighten the hardware se-  
curely (to 75 in/lbs.).  
Figure 5-2: Belt tension adjustment.  
1. To tighten belt tension, close the  
bail, move the upper nut (A, Figure  
5-2) upward, then move the lower  
nut (B) upward. To loosen belt ten-  
sion, move the lower nut down and  
then the upper nut down. Tighten  
both nuts securely.  
C. If the wear cup (D, Figure 5-3) is  
also worn, replace it. To do so, insert a  
phillips head screwdriver in the hole at  
the top-front of the deck while remov-  
ing nut (E). Discard the old cup, posi-  
tion the new wear cup, and replace nut  
(E) securely.  
2. If adjustments over time move the  
nuts to the top of the threaded stud,  
the cable bracket (C) can be moved  
down the handlebar to the next hole.  
This permits a new range of adjust-  
ments.  
C
B
A
D
E
Figure 5-3  
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Section 5: Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
D
E. With a 1/2" wrench, remove the  
screw (D, Fig. 5-4) securing the front  
belt cover/spindle mounting plate.  
INSPECTING / REPLACING THE  
DRIVE BELT  
The drive belt can be inspected or re-  
placed from beneath the machine deck.  
Then remove the other four screws  
holding the belt cover/spindle mount-  
ing plate on (E, F, G and H, Fig. 5-4).  
Lower the drive housing and the belt  
cover/spindle mounting plate carefully.  
Note precisely how the belt is routed  
along the pulleys. (See Figure 5-7.)  
Work the belt off the rear pulley (H,  
Figure 5-7), then off the other pulleys.  
NOTE: The nut on the idler arm V-pul-  
ley must be removed in order to take  
off the belt. The screw may need to be  
held with an allen wrench. Install the  
new belt along the very same path.  
E
F
G
The belt should not require inspection  
for many hours of operation. If re-  
placement becomes necessary, follow  
the instructions given here.  
H
B
Belt Inspection  
Stop the engine and let all moving  
parts stop. Disconnect the spark plug  
wire and move it away from the spark  
plug. Remove the ignition key on elec-  
tric start models.  
C
A. For your convenience, we recom-  
mend that you place the trimmer/  
mower on a raised platform to make  
access to the underside of the deck as  
easy as possible.  
A
F. Clean parts of all debris. Replace  
the lower driveshaft housing and front  
belt cover/spindle mounting plate, the  
spindle head, the wear cup, the rear  
belt cover and the debris flap.  
Figure 5-4  
B. Remove the rubber debris flap (A,  
Figure 5-4) by using pliers to remove  
either one of the small E-rings (B) at  
the ends of the retainer rod and then  
sliding the retainer rod out.  
G. Check for correct belt tension. See  
“Adjusting Trimmer Head Engagement”  
in this Section.  
C. Remove the rear belt cover by  
using a 1/2" wrench to remove the sin-  
gle screw (C, Figure 5-4) in the rear  
belt cover. Examine the belt carefully.  
Feed it around the rear pulley so the  
entire belt can be examined. If cracks  
or other damage are noted, a new belt  
is needed. Otherwise, clean and re-  
place the belt cover and debris flap.  
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Belt Replacement  
D. Remove the spindle head by taking  
off the large hex nut (A, Figure 5-5) at  
the bottom of the spindle using a 3/4"  
socket wrench. (While loosening the  
nut, hold the spindle head secure by in-  
serting a screwdriver or rod into hole  
B, Figure 5-6, at the top-front of the  
deck. Be sure to align one of four  
holes in the pulley with the deck hole  
first.)  
H
Figure 5-7  
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WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
BELT PERFORMANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL  
Spindle Mounting Plate  
Front Pulley  
Thorough and regular cleaning of de-  
bris from around the engine and on the  
machine is required for maximum en-  
gine efficiency and good overall perfor-  
mance. Inspect and clean the following  
areas regularly:  
Sub-par belt performance (noise,  
overheating, cracking, etc.), can be  
caused by several situations. Follow  
the steps below to correct belt perfor-  
mance problems. Also use these  
checks after installing a new belt. After  
shutting the engine off and disconnect-  
ing the spark plug wire, remove the  
rear belt cover on the underside of the  
machine (refer to previous page). The  
handlebar control bail must be released  
to remove all belt tension.  
Belt Guide  
Brake  
• Brush and wipe off all engine surfaces,  
especially before checking oil or adding  
fuel. Do not let oil or grease accumulate.  
For access to the front of the engine, the  
debris shield can be lifted up and tilted  
forward.  
Place  
Tape Here  
Figure 5-8  
• Wipe the deck clean, particularly near  
the engine muffler.  
1– Belt must be routed  
between pulleys and guides.  
Rear  
Pulley  
Belt  
• Keep safety and operating decals clean  
and legible.  
Examine inside surface of belt. If belt  
is cracked or peeling, unbolt and lower  
spindle mounting plate and proceed with  
this step. The pulley system has two  
belt guides. The belt must run between  
the pulleys and the guides. If routed in-  
correctly, re-route belt as shown in  
Figures 5-8 and 5-9. Use masking tape  
to temporarily hold belt in place while  
reattaching the spindle mounting plate.  
Guide  
• Clean the underside of the deck.  
• Keep all operating control levers  
debris-free so they work properly.  
Minimum  
1/4" Gap  
• Loosen the clamp plates securing the  
trimmer lines, remove the lines, clean  
thoroughly under the plates in the  
grooves, then replace the trimmer lines.  
Hint: Use a pipe cleaner.  
Figure 5-9  
Idler Arm  
2– Minimum clearance is 1/4" on  
each side between rear belt guide  
and pulley.  
Idler Pulley  
Idler Pulley  
If the rear belt guide (Figure 5-9) is  
less than 1/4" from the sides of the pulley  
with the bail engaged, loosen the belt  
guide hardware, move guide to create  
clearance of at least 1/4", then tighten  
hardware.  
Longer Hub  
Figure 5-10  
3– Both idler pulleys must  
be mounted right-side up.  
The two idler pulleys shown in Figure  
5-10 are correctly installed– note that the  
longer hub on each pulley is against the  
idler arm. If the pulleys are upside-  
down, turn them over and tighten them  
securely.  
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Section 5: Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
clamp plate (B) until the clamp plate is  
CHANGING TRIMMER/  
MOWER LINES  
WARNING  
loose. Slide the old line out and discard  
it. Clean out the groove underneath the  
clamp plate very thoroughly.  
Offsetting the trimmer lines  
causes the lines to rotate  
faster than when they project  
an equal length on each side.  
This increases the chance of  
loose materials being dis-  
lodged and propelled at high  
speeds.  
Replace the trimmer lines when they  
wear to the point that trimming and  
mowing projects take too long and re-  
quire too much movement. A good  
rule of thumb is to change the lines  
when they reach half their original  
length.  
3. Feed the new 18" long trimmer line  
under the clamp plate, positioning it as  
far back as possible next to the arc  
(into the groove) of the trimmer head,  
so the downward-facing prongs of the  
clamp plate make contact with the line.  
(Putting gentle downward pressure on  
the outer edge of the clamp plate will  
ease installation.) See Figure 5-12 to  
see how the new line should be posi-  
tioned. An equal amount of line should  
project out from each side of the clamp  
plate, creating an overall 22" wide cut-  
ting swath. You may offset both trim-  
mer lines somewhat to increase the  
cutting swath up to 25" wide. DO NOT  
offset the line so that the overall cutting  
swath is greater than 25". See Warning  
statement at right.  
Failure of the operator to  
wear safety goggles and ap-  
propriate clothing and to  
keep bystanders away can re-  
sult in severe personal injury  
or property damage.  
To Change Trimmer Lines:  
1. Stop engine, allow all moving parts  
to stop and then disconnect the spark  
plug wire and move it away from the  
spark plug. Remove the ignition key on  
electric start models. DO NOT tip the  
machine. DO NOT touch the metal  
wear cup on the bottom of the spindle  
head. This surface may be hot.  
5-13), position prongs on brackets as  
shown by large arrows in Figure 5-13.  
NOTE: The two lines are held in place  
with two steel clamp plates, each  
clamp permanently secured by a bolt  
and a nut. Do not attempt to remove  
the nuts—it is not necessary to remove  
them in order to change the trimmer  
lines.  
5. While holding the clamp plate (B,  
Figure 5-11) in position on the line (be  
sure prongs on clamp plate are in con-  
tact with the line), retighten the nut (A)  
to 75 in/lbs. Do not overtighten.  
NOTE: Whether replacing one or both  
lines, they must both be .130" or .155"  
in diameter.  
4. If bottom of trimmer head is  
equipped with two brackets (see Figure  
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to replace  
the second trimmer line.  
2. Use a 1/2" open-end wrench to  
loosen the nut (A, Figure 5-11) on one  
A
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DOWN  
HERE  
B
Figure 5-11: Slide a new section of trim-  
mer line underneath the clamp plate (B),  
then retighten the nut (A) securely to  
hold the trimmer line in place.  
Figure 5-13: On bottom of trimmer head,  
position brackets (if so equipped) as  
shown before tightening nuts on clamp  
plates.  
Figure 5-12: Correct position of newly in-  
stalled line.  
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Section 5: Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
• Store machine on a level surface.  
CLEANING THE ENGINE  
FOAM DEBRIS FILTER  
GENERAL LUBRICATION  
• Thoroughly inspect the machine for  
any loose, broken or missing parts.  
Repair or replace parts as necessary.  
Apply grease, light oil or silicone-based  
lubricant to your machine so parts  
work more smoothly and are protected  
from the elements. The following are  
general guidelines:  
It is extremely important to keep the  
foam debris filter (A, Figure 5-14) free  
of dirt and dust so the engine can run  
as efficiently and as cool as possible.  
• Remove all fuel from fuel tank or use  
a fuel stabilizer additive as directed in  
the Engine Owner’s Manual.  
Light Grease:  
Clean the foam debris filter every time  
you refuel (also remove all debris from  
around the fuel fill cap).  
• Change engine oil.  
• Wheel axle shaft pivot points  
• Remove spark plug and squirt 1/2-  
ounce of engine oil into spark plug  
hole. Cover hole with a rag. Slowly  
pull recoil starter rope to crank engine,  
then reinstall plug.  
Silicone-base Spray Lubricant  
(or light oil):  
To wash the debris filter, remove the  
outer “O-ring” (B, Figure 5-14) and  
carefully lift it off the wire guard (C) to  
which it is attached on top of engine.  
Soak filter in warm water and detergent  
solution.  
• Throttle control cable (if so equipped)  
• Control bail cable  
• Nuts, bolts and other hardware  
• Clean any dirt, grass or chaff from  
the air cooling system intake area and  
other parts of the engine.  
NOTE: The spindle head is perma-  
nently lubricated at the factory. There  
is no need for additional lubrication.  
When clean, rinse the debris filter thor-  
oughly, then air dry it. The wire guard  
may also be removed to clean out any  
debris. Replace the wire guard and  
foam filter properly—they must make  
contact with the engine. The recoil  
start rope must fit in the slot. Be sure  
the “O-ring” is 1/2" above the engine.  
• Check nuts, bolts, other hardware for  
tightness. Replace missing hardware.  
COMPACT STORAGE  
• On an electric start model, remove  
key from keyswitch. Charge battery for  
24 hours before and after storage.  
For compact storage of the unit, re-  
move the two screws and locknuts se-  
curing the handlebar and carefully (to  
avoid kinking the cable) rotate the han-  
dlebar so that the upper portion rests  
on the engine and the handlebar legs  
face to the rear of the unit.  
• Disconnect spark plug wire from  
spark plug. Prevent wire from touch-  
ing spark plug by placing wire boot  
away from spark plug.  
NOTE: Inspect the engine air filter sys-  
tem as per the Engine Owner’s Manual.  
WARNING  
GENERAL ENGINE  
MAINTENANCE  
Perform the following engine mainte-  
nance for your engine according to the  
engine maintenance schedule and in-  
structions in the separate Engine  
Owner’s Manual:  
• Check engine oil level.  
• Add oil to engine.  
• Change engine oil. (In order to  
change the oil, debris flap and belt  
cover removal are required to  
access the oil drain plug.)  
Never run engine without the  
debris filter properly in-  
stalled. If debris filter is not  
properly installed, grass clip-  
pings may be drawn into en-  
gine, causing heat buildup  
and, in some cases, a fire.  
WARNING  
• Never perform mainte-  
nance when engine is run-  
ning or spark plug wire is  
connected except when in-  
structed to do so.  
• Never store mower with  
fuel in fuel tank inside a  
building where fumes can  
reach an open flame or  
spark, or where ignition  
sources are present such as  
hot water and space heaters,  
furnaces, clothes dryers,  
stoves, electric motors, etc.  
Make sure engine is cool be-  
fore storing.  
Failure to comply can cause  
injury or property damage.  
B
• Inspect the air cleaner.  
A
• Inspect the spark arrester muffler (if  
so equipped).  
• Inspect the spark plug.  
• Drain gasoline outdoors  
into an approved container.  
C
OFF-SEASON STORAGE  
• Do not smoke and keep  
fuel away from open flame.  
When storing the trimmer/mower for  
extended periods, follow these proce-  
dures to ensure that the trimmer/mower  
will be in good condition for future use.  
Failure to follow these in-  
structions will result in seri-  
ous personal injury or prop-  
erty damage.  
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Section 5: Maintenance/Repairs  
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts  
to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  
Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
C. Two bolts (A and B, Figure 5-16) se-  
BATTERY RECHARGING  
cure the battery to the deck. Remove  
bolt A, then work the battery from under  
the battery clamp.  
DANGER  
• Wet conditions can cause  
an electric shock hazard dur-  
ing battery charging. Avoid  
when conditions when charg-  
ing.  
D. Position the new battery under the  
clamp and replace bolt A.  
E. Reconnect both wires to the battery  
terminals. First connect the red wire to  
the positive (+) terminal; then the black  
wire to the negative (–) terminal.  
• Recharging the battery with  
improper equipment could  
cause a battery explosion.  
Use only the battery charger  
shipped to you. All parts  
must be fully stopped and the  
spark plug wire disconnected  
and moved away from the  
spark plug.  
NOTE: Discard battery properly, as  
required by regulations in your area.  
B
Failure to comply could result  
in personal injury or property  
damage.  
Prior to and after coming out of storage,  
recharging the battery is recommended.  
A
The engine must be stopped and the  
area in which recharging will take place  
must be dry.  
Figure 5-15: Use the recharger shipped to  
you to charge the battery.  
A. Connect the battery charger shipped  
to you to the trimmer/ mower wire har-  
ness (A, Figure 5-15). The terminals  
should be snugly connected.  
B
B. Plug the recharger (B, Figure 5-15)  
into a grounded 120-Volt outlet.  
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hazard to eyes and
ep children, pets and bystanders
way from machine while operating.  
to hidden obstacles.  
C. Charge the battery for 24 hours.  
Remove the recharger from the wall out-  
let first, and then the wire harness.  
A
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st cutting head or  
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engine is stopped  
nnected.  
Figure 5-16: Battery replacement.  
BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
If the battery no longer takes a charge,  
or is leaking or otherwise damaged, it  
must be replaced.  
A. Tilt the debris shield forward.  
B. Disconnect both wires from the bat-  
tery terminals. Remove the negative (-)  
black wire, then the positive (+) red wire.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this  
Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine  
Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized Trimmer/Mower dealer for service problems with the machine.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTION  
Engine does not start.  
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
2. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
1. Reconnect wire.  
2. Inspect/replace spark plug.  
3. Add fuel.  
4. Dirty carburetor or fuel line.  
5. Dirty air cleaner.  
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
7. Engine flooded.  
8. Engine Throttle Lever in incorrect position.  
9. Stale gasoline.  
10. Defective Engine Throttle Lever.  
11. Dirt or water in fuel tank.  
4. Clean carburetor or fuel line.  
5. Clean or replace.  
6. Adjust carburetor. See Engine Service Dealer.  
7. Wait several minutes before starting.  
8. Move Throttle Lever to FAST position.  
9. Drain old fuel and add fresh fuel.  
10. See Engine Service Dealer.  
11. See Engine Service Dealer.  
Engine runs poorly.  
Engine overheats.  
1. Bad spark plug.  
2. Dirty air filter.  
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
4. Stale fuel.  
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.  
6. Engine cooling system clogged.  
1. Inspect/replace spark plug.  
2. Clean or replace.  
3. Adjust carburetor.  
4. Drain and replace fuel mixture.  
5. See Engine Service Dealer.  
6. Clean fins.  
1. Engine cooling system clogged.  
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
1. Clean air cooling areas and behind debris shield.  
2. Adjust Carburetor. See Engine Service Dealer.  
Engine does not shut off.  
Poor mowing performance.  
1. Defective engine On/Off switch (4HP Model).  
1. See Engine Service Dealer.  
1. Line length is too short or too long.  
1. Adjust line length to 18" long. When less  
than 1/2 this length, replace the line.  
2. Adjust cutting height to approximately 1/3  
of the length of the grass.  
2. Cutting height is too high or low for height  
of grass being cut.  
3. Engine not set at FAST speed.  
3. Move Engine Throttle Lever to FAST (Rabbit).  
Trimmer/Mower vibrates.  
1. Trimming head mounting bolt loose.  
2. Line lengths are substantially different.  
3. Loose nuts or bolts.  
1. Tighten bolt.  
2. Adjust lines to approximately equal lengths.  
3. Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts.  
4. Replace broken part.  
4. Broken spindle head or trimmer head.  
Trimmer head does not  
retain line.  
1. Debris under the trimmer head clamp plates.  
2. Prongs not clamping on line.  
1. Clean underneath both clamp plates.  
Retighten plates securely.  
2. Replace head assembly.  
Trimmer Head does not  
retain height setting.  
1. Head bolts may be loose.  
2. Head is worn.  
1. Tighten head bolts to 75 in/lbs.  
2. Replace head assembly.  
Electric Starter does not  
start engine (electric start  
models only).  
1. Wire harness connector unconnected.  
2. Battery not charged.  
3. Broken wire in wiring harness.  
4. Malfunctioning starter motor.  
1. Reconnect wiring harness.  
2. Charge battery.  
3. Replace wiring harness.  
4. Contact local engine dealer.  
Battery does not charge  
during engine operation  
(electric start models).  
1. Broken wire in engine recharging circuit.  
2. Malfunctioning engine recharging system.  
3. Dead battery.  
1. Contact local engine dealer.  
2. Contact local engine dealer.  
3. Replace battery.  
Battery charger does not  
charge battery (electric  
start models).  
1. Broken battery lead.  
2. Broken battery charger wire.  
3. Dead battery.  
1. Replace battery lead.  
2. Replace battery charger.  
3. Replace battery.  
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Parts Ordering Information  
If you need service or parts:  
WARNING  
For service assistance or parts, contact your local authorized  
dealer or the factory.  
WE URGE USING ONLY GENUINE REPLACEMENT  
PARTS WHICH MEET ALL THE LATEST REQUIRE-  
MENTS. REPLACEMENT PARTS MANUFACTURED  
BY OTHERS COULD PRESENT SAFETY HAZARDS,  
EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY FIT ON THE UNIT.  
Your local dealer or the factory service department will need  
to know the model/serial numbers of the unit to provide the  
most efficient service. See the back cover for information on  
how to identify and record the identification numbers for the  
unit. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the following:  
• Serial Number and Model Number of your unit.  
• Parts number of the part needed.  
• Part description.  
IMPORTANT:  
• Quantity needed.  
Left and right sides of the unit are determined by standing  
behind the unit, in the operator’s position, and facing the  
direction of forward travel.  
If you need engine service or parts:  
For engine service or parts, contact your local authorized en-  
gine dealer. Look in the Yellow Pages of the phone book  
under “Engines–Gasoline” for the name of your nearest au-  
thorized engine dealer. An authorized engine dealer can han-  
dle all parts , repairs, and warranty service concerning the  
engine.  
NOTICE:  
We reserve the right to change specifications, add im-  
provements or discontinue the manufacture of any of our  
equipment without notice or obligation to purchasers of our  
equipment.  
Note:  
All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality speci-  
fications. Although some replacement parts we provide may  
vary slightly in shape, color or texture from the original parts,  
any variations will not affect the fit or performance of these  
parts on your unit.  
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Trimmer/Mower Parts List  
15  
35, 36  
7
14, 38  
6
16  
9
33  
34  
22  
21  
8
26  
37  
13  
19  
18  
12  
39  
42  
26  
2
37  
20  
17  
24  
3
5
37  
4
43  
40  
23  
32  
1
37  
23  
27  
24  
28  
41  
23  
40  
22  
41  
30  
25  
28  
31  
29  
25  
31  
ENGINE, DECK, COVERS AND GUARDS, BATTERY  
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Models 52051 and 52052  
ENGINE, DECK, COVERS AND GUARDS, BATTERY  
Ref. # Part # Description  
Qty.  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1916993  
1904511  
1904403  
1739687  
1915964  
1915892  
1916853  
1916854  
*
Deck with decals....................................... 1  
Decal-Hot Surface..................................... 1  
Decal-Warning/Thrown Objects................ 1  
Decal-Danger Feet/Hands ......................... 1  
Decal-Warning.......................................... 1  
Decal-Warning.......................................... 1  
Decal-Logo (A) ......................................... 1  
Decal-Logo (B) ......................................... 1  
Engine-Quantum, Std (A).......................... 1  
Engine-Quantum, Electric (B) ................... 1  
Decal - Cover Support .............................. 1  
Key, 3/16" x 1" Sq. .................................... 1  
Pulley, 4" OD............................................. 1  
Engine Debris Guard/Foam....................... 1  
O-Ring/Engine Debris Guard..................... 1  
Engine Debris Guard................................. 1  
Wire Harness (B)...................................... 1  
Battery (B) ................................................ 1  
Battery Connector (B)............................... 1  
Battery Pad (B) ......................................... 1  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
1909301  
1763187  
1910865  
Hex Hd Flange Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8 .......... 4  
Hex Hd Flange Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.............. 2  
Belt Guide................................................. 1  
1915219001 Flap Bracket.............................................. 2  
1915211  
1915212  
1185304  
1915205  
1915290  
1915967  
1916994  
1916995  
1915320  
1904478  
Deflector Shield ........................................ 1  
Deflector Shield Rod................................. 1  
E-Ring, 5/16" ............................................ 2  
Belt Cover................................................. 1  
Push-In Fastener ...................................... 5  
Engine Cover Support w/decal.................. 1  
Engine Cover w/decals (A)........................ 1  
Engine Cover w/decals (B)........................ 1  
Spacer ...................................................... 4  
Service Kit (includes Ref. 14, spark plug,  
fuel stabilizer, air filter element, pre-air  
filter element and v-belt).........................N/I  
Set Screw ................................................. 1  
Washer ..................................................... 2  
Clip ........................................................... 2  
Socket Hd. Capscrew, 1/4-20 x 1.............. 1  
Toplock Nut, 1/4-20.................................. 1  
8
*
9
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
1915965  
9301  
.
1915240  
1915276  
1915304  
1916571  
1910835  
1909647  
1909697  
1915268  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
9677  
94018  
9218  
9719  
1185814  
1915204001 Battery Bracket (B) ................................... 1  
90063  
1768194  
1754128  
Hex Hd. Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 1**....... 3  
Hex Hd. Flange Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2...... 3  
Hex Hd Flange Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 .......... 2  
Order parts from your local Briggs and Stratton engine dealer. Refer to engine for model/type number.  
*
** Quantity of 3 for Model 52052 only. Quantity is 1 for Model 52051.  
(A) Model 52051  
(B) Model 52052  
N/I Not included with unit, order separately  
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Trimmer/Mower Parts List  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
4
7
1
9
2
10  
7
19  
13  
5
12  
14  
19  
25  
22  
24  
23  
20  
17  
14  
22  
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Models 52051 and 52052  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
Ref. # Part # Description  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
Qty.  
1
2
3
1915963  
1915889  
----  
Upper Handlebar w/decal .......................  
Bail Decal ...............................................  
Ref. No. Not Used  
1
1
14  
17  
1763682  
Cable Tie.................................................  
2
1
1
1910809001 Lower Handlebar (B) ..............................  
1910809001 Lower Handlebar (A) ..............................  
4
5
6
7
1915270001 Bail.........................................................  
1749977001 Cable Bracket .........................................  
1
1
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
----  
Ref. No. Not Used  
1100799  
1732499  
1904406  
1900455  
1187950  
92018  
Hex Hd Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2, Gr. 5 ....  
Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ..................................  
Decal - Keyswitch (B).............................  
Ignition Switch (B) .................................  
Lockwasher, 5/8 (B)...............................  
Hex Nut, 5/8-32 (B)................................  
Ignition Key (A) ......................................  
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
----  
Ref. No. Not Used  
1908677  
1908673  
1910852  
----  
Nyliner Bushing......................................  
Retaining Ring, external .312 I.D............  
Control Cable..........................................  
Ref. No. Not Used  
2
1
1
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
1983658  
1185814  
Hex Hd Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/8................  
Top Lock Nut, 1/4-20 .............................  
1
1
96520  
(A) Model 52051 (B) Model 52052  
SPINDLE PLATE ASSEMBLY  
14  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
8
7
15  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
1910850001 Spindle Mounting Plate ..........................  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
16  
1910839  
1915477  
Spindle Assembly...................................  
Spindle Shaft Assembly (Incl. Ref. 25)...  
14  
13  
17  
12  
1910860001 Belt Guide...............................................  
1910856  
1910842  
1904308  
1915555  
1904479  
1910859  
1910847  
1983039  
1727978  
1186393  
1910855  
1915261  
1910854  
1910857  
1910852  
1910849  
1910858  
1909304  
90063  
Spindle Spacer .......................................  
Spindle Pulley.........................................  
Hex Flange Nut, 1/2-13...........................  
V-Belt .....................................................  
Idler Arm/Brake Shoe Assembly.............  
Socket Hd Capscrew, 10-24 x 3/4 ..........  
Brake Shoe.............................................  
Hex Lock Nut, 10-24 ..............................  
V-Groove Idler Pulley .............................  
Hex Flange Nut, 3/8-16...........................  
Flat Idler Pulley.......................................  
Washer, .88 x .382 x .275 ......................  
Idler Arm Spacer ....................................  
Button Head Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2.......  
Control Cable (also Ref. 13, Pg. 4)........  
Idler Tension Spring...............................  
Hex Flange Screw, 3/8 x 16 x 2-1/4........  
Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4............  
Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 1...............  
Hardened Shim, 3/4 ID x 1.022 OD  
25  
11  
9
10  
6
18  
22  
20  
22  
5
19  
4
22  
22  
1
21  
2
23  
9953  
x .060 thick..........................................  
Belleville Washer, 5/8.............................  
1
1
25  
9928  
24  
3
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14  
17  
1
13  
17  
2
15  
3
14  
13  
5
13  
7
15  
5
1
2
13  
3
13  
LOWER STEERING ASSEMBLY  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
1
2
3
5
13  
1910823  
1915823  
1915824  
1733398  
1744708  
Wheel - 6 spoke .....................................  
Wheel Stud.............................................  
Wheel Mounting Bracket ........................  
Top Lock Nut, 3/8-16 .............................  
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ...........................  
2
2
2
2
8
14  
15  
17  
1111606  
1186331  
9901  
Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 ....................  
Hex Flange Screw, 5/16-18 x 1...............  
Washer, 5/16 ID .....................................  
2
4
2
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TRIM HEAD ASSEMBLY  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
1
2
3
4
1910863  
1910861  
1915857  
--  
Shoulder Washer....................................  
Spindle Head..........................................  
Trimmer Head ........................................  
Trimmer String (see Ref.  
1
1
1
1
1 and 2 below) ..................................... --  
5
6
7
8
1910862  
Hex Spline Washer.................................  
1
1
1
1
2
1915220001 Wear Cup ...............................................  
1915239  
1904308  
Washer...................................................  
Hex Flange Nut, 1/2-13...........................  
4
3
4
5
6
7
8
ACCESSORIES AND KITS  
Ref. # Part # Description  
Ref. # Part #  
Description  
Qty.  
Qty.  
1
2
1904476  
1904477  
Trimmer String Kit, .155" (includes  
24 pieces)............................................ N/I  
Trimmer String Kit, .130" (includes  
3
4
5003  
1768449  
Safety Goggles .......................................  
Battery Charger (Electric Start Model)....  
1
1
24 pieces)............................................ N/I  
N/I Not included with unit, order separately  
3
4
1
2
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CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
Owner Registration Card  
Customer Service and Technical Service  
Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner  
registration card. The purpose of this card is  
to register each unit at the factory in order to  
keep the owner informed with informational  
bulletins and safety literature.  
If you have questions or problems with the  
unit, contact your local dealer or call or write  
to the factory. (When calling or writing the  
factory, provide the model/serial number of  
the unit.)  
MAIL  
MAIL  
Replacement Parts  
Warranty Service  
The warranty statement is included in the unit’s literature  
package.  
Factory specified replacement parts are  
available from your authorized dealer or di-  
rectly from the factory.  
Model/Serial Numbers  
Engine Service and Repair  
A Model Number / Serial Number decal is located at the rear of  
the product (see figure below). For ready reference, record  
these numbers in the spaces below.  
For engine service or repair, contact your  
nearest authorized engine dealer (look in the  
Yellow Pages under “Engines– Gasoline”).  
The engine is warranted by the engine  
manufacturer. Any unauthorized work per-  
formed on the engine during the warranty  
period may void this warranty. For com-  
plete details on the engine warranty, refer  
to the engine owner manual.  
Date of purchase:  
Model/Serial Numbers:  
Authorized Dealer Information  
If you purchased your unit from an authorized dealer, record  
the dealer’s address and phone number below for ready  
reference:  
Dealer Name:  
Address:  
Look here for  
Model/Serial  
Numbers  
Phone:  
For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or:  
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180  
Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776  
• FAX: (518) 391-7332  
Outside the United States and Canada:  
Customer Service: (518) 391-7007 • Technical Service: (518) 391-7008 • Parts Service: (518) 391-7006 • FAX (518) 391-7332  
Form 1905371 (4/99)  
Printed in U.S.A.  
© 1999 Garden Way Incorporated  
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