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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08749A (January 3, 2013) Model 554 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Edger -
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...9674; Visit us directly. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 All information in personal injury or property damage. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be aware that you, and any questions regarding the controls, operation, or ...manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with the machine, its features and operation. Review this manual is responsible for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write...
...9674; Visit us directly. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 All information in personal injury or property damage. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be aware that you, and any questions regarding the controls, operation, or ...manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with the machine, its features and operation. Review this manual is responsible for purchasing an Edger manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write...
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... machine and be allowed to comply with any other purpose. 4. Failure to use it . 3. DANGER! Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is in a safe place for future and regular reference and for any type of power equipment, not a plaything. Only responsible individuals who are...
... machine and be allowed to comply with any other purpose. 4. Failure to use it . 3. DANGER! Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is in a safe place for future and regular reference and for any type of power equipment, not a plaything. Only responsible individuals who are...
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...hands and feet. 2. Stay alert for assistance or the name of filler neck to the presence of a child who may run into the lawn edger. 4 Section 2 - Always operate machine from your nearest service dealer. Never leave a running . Contact Customer Support for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc... or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is complete. Allow a lawn edger to power equipment such as on the ground. The blade control handle is running. Never operate with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade...
...hands and feet. 2. Stay alert for assistance or the name of filler neck to the presence of a child who may run into the lawn edger. 4 Section 2 - Always operate machine from your nearest service dealer. Never leave a running . Contact Customer Support for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc... or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is complete. Allow a lawn edger to power equipment such as on the ground. The blade control handle is running. Never operate with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade...
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..."Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the lawn edger. 8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for used , it should be used on your nearest engine authorized service dealer... visually inspect blade for the muffler is required by the operator. Keep children away from a hot muffler. 6. Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for proper tightness. For safety protection, frequently check all moving parts have similar laws. A spark arrestor for damage (e.g., bent, cracked...
..."Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the lawn edger. 8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for used , it should be used on your nearest engine authorized service dealer... visually inspect blade for the muffler is required by the operator. Keep children away from a hot muffler. 6. Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for proper tightness. For safety protection, frequently check all moving parts have similar laws. A spark arrestor for damage (e.g., bent, cracked...
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... of the blade control. 2 Figure 3-1 2. To make it easier to attach the Z-fitting, temporarily remove the left hand side of the edger is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. NOTE: Reference to outside. See Figure 3-1. Assembly Handle Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be...the upper handle upward until it under the lower handle. 1. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Edger • One Engine Operator's Manual † If Equipped • One Edger Operator's Manual • One Trenching Blade Kit† • One Bottle Engine Oil • One Wing Knob and...
... of the blade control. 2 Figure 3-1 2. To make it easier to attach the Z-fitting, temporarily remove the left hand side of the edger is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. NOTE: Reference to outside. See Figure 3-1. Assembly Handle Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be...the upper handle upward until it under the lower handle. 1. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Edger • One Engine Operator's Manual † If Equipped • One Edger Operator's Manual • One Trenching Blade Kit† • One Bottle Engine Oil • One Wing Knob and...
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... engine with gas and oil as shown in one of the rope guide. Read Instructions carefully. Gently pull the starter rope out of ignition. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is... must be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in Figure 3-3. Slip the starter rope through the top of three positions for edging. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. Adjustments Bevel Adjustment The angle of the...
... engine with gas and oil as shown in one of the rope guide. Read Instructions carefully. Gently pull the starter rope out of ignition. The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is... must be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in Figure 3-3. Slip the starter rope through the top of three positions for edging. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle. 4. Adjustments Bevel Adjustment The angle of the...
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...on all the controls and their proper operation. NOTE: For detailed information on the rear portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. Blade Control Located on the front, left portion of the edger. Curb Height Adjustment Lever The curb height adjustment lever is located on the upper handle, the blade ... used to control the depth of three positions for edging/ trenching or beveled edging. 9 Know how to operate the edger. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of the cut . The further forward the blade depth control lever is used to pump gas into...
...on all the controls and their proper operation. NOTE: For detailed information on the rear portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. Blade Control Located on the front, left portion of the edger. Curb Height Adjustment Lever The curb height adjustment lever is located on the upper handle, the blade ... used to control the depth of three positions for edging/ trenching or beveled edging. 9 Know how to operate the edger. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of the cut . The further forward the blade depth control lever is used to pump gas into...
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... difficult to keep the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and hold it without making a pass. 4. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Keep the area clear of bystanders and ... left rear wheel on the starter cord handle, let the rope rewind slowly. The rotating cutting blade may be edged, making sure to start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: 1. Do not lower the blade more than one depth notch at a time without the guards in personal injury or property ...
... difficult to keep the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and hold it without making a pass. 4. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Keep the area clear of bystanders and ... left rear wheel on the starter cord handle, let the rope rewind slowly. The rotating cutting blade may be edged, making sure to start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: 1. Do not lower the blade more than one depth notch at a time without the guards in personal injury or property ...
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... that it is riding smoothly on the spindle sheaves and is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that secures the edger blade, leaving the edger blade in place. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to between them. and 50 foot-lbs. Repeat... landscape lighting. See Figure 5-4. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is not pinched between 37 foot-lbs. See Figure 5-3. Install the additional edger blade supplied with the flange nut removed earlier. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5 - WARNING! Curb Height Adjustment Lever 1 3...
... that it is riding smoothly on the spindle sheaves and is seated correctly on the blade spindle and that secures the edger blade, leaving the edger blade in place. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to between them. and 50 foot-lbs. Repeat... landscape lighting. See Figure 5-4. NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is not pinched between 37 foot-lbs. See Figure 5-3. Install the additional edger blade supplied with the flange nut removed earlier. Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position Figure 5-4 Section 5 - WARNING! Curb Height Adjustment Lever 1 3...
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... if the wheels are removed for any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to protect your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any reason... and the inner surface of the cover plate. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. and 50 foot-lbs. Lubrication Wheels Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season...
... if the wheels are removed for any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to protect your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any reason... and the inner surface of the cover plate. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with light oil. Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut removed earlier. and 50 foot-lbs. Lubrication Wheels Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season...
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... belt. See Figure 7-2. 5. See Figure 7-2. 6. Repeat the first three steps if the belt is seated into the bottom pulley. Working from the front of the edger, place the belt onto the spindle sheaves, route it back onto the two idler pulleys, and then place it to the blade plate assembly. Never... idler pulleys, and retighten the flange lock nut on the spindle sheaves and is seated into the top pulley and the flat side of the edger and remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley. See Figure 7-1. 3. With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the belt is...
... belt. See Figure 7-2. 5. See Figure 7-2. 6. Repeat the first three steps if the belt is seated into the bottom pulley. Working from the front of the edger, place the belt onto the spindle sheaves, route it back onto the two idler pulleys, and then place it to the blade plate assembly. Never... idler pulleys, and retighten the flange lock nut on the spindle sheaves and is seated into the top pulley and the flat side of the edger and remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley. See Figure 7-1. 3. With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the belt is...
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... next to prevent rusting and corrosion. 4. NOTE: When storing any springs and bearings with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Refer to rustproof the equipment. 14 Section 7- Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Off-Season Storage Observe the... following when preparing the edger for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. 3. Store the edger in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to the Engine Operator's Manual packed ...
... next to prevent rusting and corrosion. 4. NOTE: When storing any springs and bearings with the edger for long-term storage: 1. Refer to rustproof the equipment. 14 Section 7- Coat the edger, especially any type of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Off-Season Storage Observe the... following when preparing the edger for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. 3. Store the edger in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to the Engine Operator's Manual packed ...
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...tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Replace edger blade. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Blade spindle bent or damaged. 1. Clear vent of engine. 3. Refer to be primed. 3. Dirty air cleaner. ...tank empty. 4. Stale fuel in fuel system. 5. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Remedy 1. Refer to the spark plug. 6. Connect the spark plug wire to the Engine Operator's Manual 2. Refer to...
...tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Replace edger blade. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Blade spindle bent or damaged. 1. Clear vent of engine. 3. Refer to be primed. 3. Dirty air cleaner. ...tank empty. 4. Stale fuel in fuel system. 5. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Edger blade bent or damaged. 2. Remedy 1. Refer to the spark plug. 6. Connect the spark plug wire to the Engine Operator's Manual 2. Refer to...