Troy-Bilt 554 Edger User Manual


 
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Assembling
Your New
Edger
Securing the Handle
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE.
After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your
unit. Be sure to service engine with the oil enclosed with
this unit as instructed in the separate engine manual.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is
observed from the operating position.
Positioning the Edger Handles
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 Fig. 3–1.
2. Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the
left and right sides of the handle.
Figure 3–2
The edger blade
WILL rotate when the
starter rope is pulled.
Figure 3–1
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE.
After setting up the
unit, service engine
with gasoline as
instructed in the
separate engine
manual packed with
your unit. Be sure to
service engine with the
oil enclosed with this
unit as instructed
in the separate
engine manual.
WARNING
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NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
Attaching the Starter Rope
1. Locate the rope guide found on the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the wing
knob which secures the rope guide to the upper
handle. See Fig. 3–2.
2. Stand behind the unit and hold the blade control
against the upper handle.
3. Gently pull the starter rope out of the engine.
WARNING: The edger blade WILL rotate
when the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: The starter rope will not pull out of the engine
unless the blade control (refer to Figure 3–2) is depressed
against the upper handle.
4. Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope guide.
Retighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide
to the upper handle.