Troy-Bilt TB90BC - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING THE EZ-LINK ™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these
optional add-ons.
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r
Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
WARNING: Read and understand operator’s
manual for add-on prior to operation.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 19).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 19).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 20).
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 21).
Fig. 19
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer only)
EZ-Link™ Coupler
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 20).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 19).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 21).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Knob
180˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer only)
Lower Shaft Housing
Release Button
CAUTION: The cutting attachment and
add-ons with the EZ-Link™ system are to be
used in the primary hole unless stated
otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury, or damage to the unit.
For edging when using the line head cutting attachment
with EZ-Link™ models, lock the release button of the
cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole or the 180°
edging hole (Fig. 21).
WARNING: Do not use the cutting blade for
edging or as an edger, severe personal injury
to yourself or others can occur.
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