Troy-bilt 52051 User Manual

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATEDOwner’s ManualTrimmer/Mower• Safety• Assembly• Features/Controls• Operation• Maintenance• Parts ListModels52051– 4HP Std.52052–

8Section 4: OperationADJUST LINE CUTTING HEIGHTCutting Height AdjustmentThe cutting height of the trimmer lineadjusts from 1-1/2"-to-4-1/2"

9Section 4: OperationOnce you have read and understoodthe sections in this Manual on “Safety,”“Features and Controls,” “Assembly,”and “Operation,” you

10Trim When Wet or DryGrass and most other materials aremost efficiently trimmed when dry. Butthe trimmer/mower will do a fine jobeven with damp or w

115SectionMaintenance/RepairsNOTE: All references to left, right,front and rear of the machine aredetermined by standing behind thehandlebars and fac

12ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEAD ENGAGEMENTA. To test for correct belt tension, en-gage the control bail while the engine isrunning. If correct, the trimmer

13INSPECTING / REPLACING THEDRIVE BELTThe drive belt can be inspected or re-placed from beneath the machine deck. The belt should not require inspecti

14Section 5: Maintenance/RepairsBELT PERFORMANCETROUBLESHOOTINGSub-par belt performance (noise,overheating, cracking, etc.), can becaused by several s

15Section 5: Maintenance/RepairsCHANGING TRIMMER/MOWER LINESReplace the trimmer lines when theywear to the point that trimming andmowing projects take

16CLEANING THE ENGINEFOAM DEBRIS FILTERIt is extremely important to keep thefoam debris filter (A, Figure 5-14) freeof dirt and dust so the engine can

17BATTERY RECHARGINGPrior to and after coming out of storage,recharging the battery is recommended.The engine must be stopped and thearea in which rec

SECTION 1: SAFETY ...1General Operation ...1Slope Operation

18Section 5: Maintenance/RepairsTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate inform

19Parts Ordering InformationIf you need service or parts:For service assistance or parts, contact your local authorizeddealer or the factory.Your loca

20Trimmer/Mower Parts ListENGINE, DECK, COVERS AND GUARDS, BATTERY1312232232282825253335, 36342637262329304140404131272342437244342375692197839171814,

21Models 52051 and 520521 1916993 Deck with decals... 12 1904511 Decal-Hot Surface...

22Trimmer/Mower Parts List110192223242519512141417201347729HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

23Models 52051 and 520521 1915963 Upper Handlebar w/decal ... 12 1915889 Bail Decal ...

24Trimmer/Mower Parts List1 1910823 Wheel - 6 spoke ... 22 1915823 Wheel Stud...

25Models 52051 and 52052Ref. # Part # Description Qty.TRIM HEAD ASSEMBLY1 1910863 Shoulder Washer

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATIONOwner Registration CardPlease fill out and mail the enclosed ownerregistration card. The purpose of this card isto regist

11SectionSafetyUnder California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate aninternal combustion engine using h

2Section 1: Safety20. Always wear approved safety gog-gles or safety glasses with side shieldswhen operating equipment. The use ofany powered machine

3Section 1: Safetyand debris shield. Make sure they arenot bent, damaged, or loose.10. Only use eighteen-inch long .130"or .155" diameter t

24SectionAssemblyIntroductionCarefully follow these assembly stepsto correctly prepare your machine foruse. It is recommended that you readthis secti

5Section 2:AssemblySTEP 3: Add Motor OilA. The unit’s engine was shippedwithout motor oil which MUST BEADDED before the engine is started.B. See th

63SectionDANGERKEEP HANDS and FEET AWAYWARNINGTHROWN OBJECT HAZARD Objects such as rocks, pebbles and small debris will be thrown violently by the cut

74SectionOperationNOTE: All references to left, right, frontand rear of the machine are determinedby standing in the operator’s position.PRE-START CH