Troy-Bilt 52063 - Manual (Page 6)

Assembly
2
Section
4
INTRODUCTION
Carefully follow these assembly steps to
correctly prepare your machine for use.
It is recommended that you read this
Section in its entirety before beginning
assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY
Inspect your machine immediately after it
has been delivered. Make sure that nei-
ther the carton nor the contents have
been damaged.
If you find or suspect any damage, con-
tact the carrier (trucking company) right
away. Inform them of the specific
damage and that you wish to file a claim.
To protect your rights, be sure to put this
in writing to the carrier within 15 days
after your machine arrives. Please let us
know if you need assistance with this
matter.
IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped
without motor oil in its crankcase. Motor
oil must be added to the engine before
starting.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of unit are
as viewed from operator’s position
behind the handlebars.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
Tools/Supplies Needed:
• (1) Utility Knife or Scissors
• (2) 1/2" (or adjustable) Wrenches
• (2) 7/16" Wrenches (one with a boxed
end)
• Motor Oil (see engine manual for oil
specifications and quantity required)
STEP 1: Unpack Unit
1. Remove the protective packaging
material (plastic film and cardboard) from
the handlebars and the unit.
2. Remove the handlebars from the insert
and carefully (do not pinch or kink the
attached cables) put them aside before
removing the unit from the shipping
carton.
3. Compare the parts inside the carton
with the following list:
• Machine Assembly (A, Figure 2-1)
• Extra Trimmer Line (B, Figure 2-1): six
pieces of heavy-duty gauge .130" dia.
line and six pieces of extra-heavy-duty
gauge .155" dia. line.
• The following items are in a separate
package:
(3) Plastic cable ties
(1) Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 2
(1) Hex Locknut, 1/4-20
(2) Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 2
(2) Hex Locknut, 5/16-18
• Electric Start Model Only:
(1) Battery (installed on unit – see
C, Figure 2-1)
(2) Ignition Keys and (1) Battery
Recharger (in separate electric
start package)
STEP 2: Install Handlebars
1. Cut the plastic tie and remove the tape
that secures the control bail (G, Figure
2-2) to the handlebar (A).
NOTE: Do not pinch or kink the attached
cable(s) while unfolding and securing the
handlebars.
2. Carefully lift the handlebars (A, Figure
2-2) to rear of the unit and align the han-
dlebar legs with the handlebar support
bracket (B).
3. Route the trimmer head control cable
(C, Figure 2-2) to the outside of the han-
dlebar. On electric start models, also
route the electrical wire harness (O) to the
outside of the handlebar.
4. Select the low or high height setting
holes in the handlebar legs and attach the
legs with the two 5/16-18 x 2 hex hd.
screws (D) and 5/16-18 locknuts (E)
from the hardware bag.
IMPORTANT: Adjust the handlebars as
close as possible to waist level so that
your arms are at a comfortable height.
This position will result in less pressure
on the mower wear cup, making the unit
easier to roll and reducing wear to the
wear cup.
5. Use two cable ties (F, Figure 2-2) to
secure the trimmer head control cable (C)
and the electrical wiring harness (O) to
the handlebar at the locations shown.
A
Figure 2-1: Unit as shipped (recoil start model shown). Battery for electric start model is
shown in inset.
B
C
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not attempt to start the
engine until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and under-
stand all of the safety and the operating
instructions in this Manual.
WARNING