Troy-Bilt 258 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
10. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
General Service:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the trimmer head and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Check the trimmer head and engine mounting bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect trimmer head for damage. Replace
with the original equipment manufacture’s (OEM)
parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which
do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer
mower for any damage. Repair the damage before
starting and operating.
7. Never attempt to replace the trimmer line or make a
cutting height adjustment while the engine is
running.
8. Never use other lengths, diameters, or materials as
trimmer line. Doing so can result in personal injury.
9. Trimmer head components, guards, and shields
are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
For safety protection, frequently check components
and replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only, listed in this
manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm
the environment.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your string trimmer mower.