Troy-Bilt 554 Edger User Manual


 
Assembly & Set-Up
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NOTE: This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After
setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with
your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is
observed from the operating position.
Assembly
Handle
Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be
present between the upper handle and the lower handle.
1. Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place. See
Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1
2. Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the left
and right sides of the handle.
Control Cable Z-Fitting
Unwrap the control cable from the engine and route it under the
lower handle.
1. To make it easier to attach the Z-fitting, temporarily remove
the left side of the blade control as shown in Figure 3-2.
Blade Control
Upper
Handle
Z-Fitting
Figure 3-2
2. Hook the Z end of the brake cable into the control from the
inside to outside. See Figure 3-2.
3. Reattach the left side of the blade control.
Contents of Carton
• One Edger • One Edger Operator’s Manual • One Bottle Engine Oil
• One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Trenching Blade Kit† • One Wing Knob and Rope Guide
† If Equipped