Troy-Bilt 52067 - 5HP - 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 dam-
age 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 be-
hind 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 ma-
terial (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 at-
tached cable) put them aside before re-
moving 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 .130" dia. line and
six pieces of extra heavy-duty .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
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 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
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)
to the handlebar as shown.
STEP 3: Attach Throttle Control
Lever
1. One end of the throttle control cable
(H, Figure 2-3) is attached to the engine.
Gently unwind the cable from its shipping
position and position the Throttle Control
Lever (I) on the outside of the right han-
dlebar, next to the throttle control decal.
2. Secure the Throttle Control Lever to
the handlebar with a 1/4-20 x 2 hex hd.
screw (J, Figure 2-3) and 1/4-20 hex
locknut (K).
3. Use a cable tie (L, Figure 2-3) to se-
cure the throttle cable (H) to the handle-
bar as shown.
STEP 4: Add Motor Oil
1. The engine is shipped without motor
oil which MUST BE ADDED before the en-
gine is started.
2. See the separate engine manual for
filling instructions and for oil specifica-
tions. The engine must be level when
checking the oil level. In ambient tem-
peratures above 40
0 F, use a high-quality,
SAE #30 weight detergent oil classified
for Service SF, SG or SH. Use no special
additives. Do not mix oil with fuel.
STEP 5: Check Trimmer Head
Hardware
Check that the two bolts (M, Figure 2-4)
on the trimmer head are tightened se-
curely. The trimmer head can be rotated
to check the bolts.
IMPORTANT: The trimmer head hardware
is designed to be permanently installed
and is not removable. Do not attempt to
replace it with non-factory specified
hardware.
NOTE: The two holes (one is covered
with a plastic plug) on the top, front end
of the mower deck are access holes that
allow certain parts to be serviced.
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