Troy-Bilt 258 - Manual (Page 10)

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• Secure the handle connectors in position by
tightening each wing nut (carriage bolts must be
seated properly into the handle and grooves must
line up between connectors). Also make certain the
bottom tip of the upper handle connector in front of
the bottom tip of lower handle connector.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Spindle Height Adjustment
To adjust height of the spindle assembly proceed as
follows:
• The trimmer line is connected to the spindle disc,
which can be raised or lowered. See Figure 6.
• The spindle disc in the normal position rest on the
spindle cap approximately 2” off the ground.
• Loosen, but do not remove each wing nut on
spindle shaft.
WARNING: The wings nuts are designed
not to be removed from the spindle shaft
by hand or using a tool.
• Slide spindle disc along shaft to the desired
position and tighten wing nuts to secure in position.
• The spindle disc can be adjusted from 2” to 4”.
Figure 6
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER
Wing Nut Carriage
Bolt
Marked
Lines
Upper Handle
Connectors
Lower Handle
Connector
Trimmer
Line
Spindle
Disc
Spindle
Cap
Spindle
Shaft
Trimmer
Base
Wing Nut
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Wheels
Clean Trimmer Deflector
Check Trimmer Line
Change Oil
Clean Engine Intake Screen
Replace Air Filter
Check Spark Plug
Check Spark Arrester (if any)
Check Belt Tension
Check Oil