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1905574 (5/01)

Printed in U.S.A.

©

2001 Garden Way Incorporated

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Owner Registration Card

Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner
registration card.  The purpose of this card is
to register each unit at the factory so that we
can provide you with warranty benefits and
informational bulletins.

Warranty Service

The warranty statement is included in the unit’s literature
package.

Model/Serial Numbers

A Model/Serial Numbers decal is located on the side of the
deck.  For ready reference, record these numbers in the
spaces below.

Date of Purchase: 

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Authorized Dealer Information

If you purchased your unit from an authorized dealer, record
the dealer’s address and phone number below for ready refer-
ence:

Dealer Name: 

Address:

Phone:

IMPORTANT:

Left and right sides of the unit are determined by standing

behind the unit, in the operator’s position, and facing in the

direction of forward travel.

NOTICE:

We reserve the right to change specifications, add

improvements or discontinue the manufacture of any of our

equipment without notice or obligation to purchasers of our

equipment.

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Customer Service and Technical Service

If you have questions or problems with the
unit, contact your local dealer or the factory.
(When calling or writing, provide the
Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.)

Replacement Parts

Factory specified replacement parts are
available from your authorized dealer or
directly from the factory.  When ordering
parts, be sure to provide the following:

• Model/Serial Numbers of the unit.

• Part number of the part needed.

• Part Description.

• Quantity needed.

NOTE: All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality
specifications. Although some replacement parts we provide
may vary slightly in shape, color or texture from the original
parts, any variations will not affect the fit or performance of
these parts on your unit.

Engine Service and Repair

For engine service or repair, contact your
nearest authorized engine dealer (look in the
Yellow Pages under “Engines–Gasoline”).
The engine is warranted by the engine man-
ufacturer. Any unauthorized work performed
on the engine during the warranty period
may void this warranty.  For complete
details on the engine warranty, refer to the engine owner
manual.

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or:

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED  •

1 Garden Way  •  Troy, New York 12180

Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686  •  Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520  •  Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 

•  FAX: (518) 233-4622  •  WEB SITE: www.troybilt.com

Outside the United States and Canada:

Customer Service: (518) 233-4807  •  Technical Service: (518) 233-4808  •  Parts Service: (518) 233-4806  •  FAX (518) 233-4622

We urge using only genuine replacement parts, which
meet all the latest requirements. Replacement parts 
manufactured by others could present safety hazards,
even though they may fit on the unit.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 52065

Page 1: ...rd to eyes and expo sed body part s Keep child ren pets and byst ande rs 50 feet awa y from mac hine whil e oper ating Be alert to hidd en obst acle s RO TAT ING CU TTI NG HE AD Do not serv ice or adj...

Page 2: ...16 Troubleshooting 17 Parts List 18 Customer Service Information Back Cover Dear Owner You now own one of the finest trimmer mowers available It was designed to easily handle a wide variety of trimmi...

Page 3: ...s Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death General Operation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals Be thor...

Page 4: ...omfortably positioned They should never be in an awkward position for the operator Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in sever...

Page 5: ...governor setting or overspeed the engine The gov ernor controls the maximum safe operat ing speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed Authorized service shall...

Page 6: ...ft the handlebars A Figure 2 2 to the rear of the unit and align the handlebar legs with the handlebar support bracket B 3 Route the trimmer head control cable C Figure 2 2 to the outside of the handl...

Page 7: ...4403 1 97 A Figure 2 1 B Figure 2 3 Attach throttle lever to right side handlebar I J K L H Figure 2 2 Handlebar installation WARNING TH RO WN OB JE CT HA ZA RD Obj ects suc h as rock s peb bles and s...

Page 8: ...Primer Button The fuel primer button H Figure 3 1 allows a cold engine to be primed for faster easier starting Before operating your machine care fully read and understand all safety controls and ope...

Page 9: ...JUST LINE CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height of the trimmer line can be adjusted between 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 We recommend that you start at a higher set ting and make adjustments as needed In general use hi...

Page 10: ...ad Control Bail A Figure 4 3 5 Start the engine a Put Engine Throttle Control Lever in FAST rabbit symbol position b Push in fuel primer button as instructed in Engine Owner s Manual NOTE Do not use p...

Page 11: ...ldup Also clean around the muffler and on top of engine See the cleaning instructions in Section 5 Maintenance Clean the Unit On a Regular Basis Do Not Let the Trimmer Lines Become Too Short For the m...

Page 12: ...control bail is engaged or when there is no free play in the control bail To Adjust Belt Tension 1 Stop the engine and wait for all parts to stop moving Adjust the two jam nuts on the control cable a...

Page 13: ...3 4 socket wrench While loosening the nut prevent the spin dle head from turning by inserting a screwdriver or rod into hole B Figure 5 5 at the top front of the deck Be sure to align one of four hol...

Page 14: ...ten the hardware securely 3 Both idler pulleys must be mounted right side up Check that the two idler pulleys shown in Figure 5 9 are correctly installed note that the longer hub on each pulley is aga...

Page 15: ...operating hours or annually Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for cleaning or replace ment instructions Spark Arrester Screen If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen remove and clean...

Page 16: ...mer lines 2 The trimmer lines can be changed when the trimmer head is in contact with the ground If necessary you may tip the unit back slightly for a better view How ever do not tip the unit all the...

Page 17: ...eats 1 Engine cooling system clogged 1 Clean air cooling areas and behind debris shield 2 Carburetor out of adjustment 2 See Engine Service Dealer Engine does not shut off 1 Throttle control misadjust...

Page 18: ...18 Parts List Model 52065 DRAWING NO 1 1 3 12 23 22 32 28 28 25 25 33 35 34 26 37 26 23 29 30 41 40 40 41 31 27 23 24 37 24 37 2 7 8 39 13 37 31...

Page 19: ...e Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 4 26 1763187 Hex Hd Flange Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 27 1910865 Belt Guide 1 28 1915219001 Flap Bracket 2 29 1917154 Deflector Flap 1 30 1915212 Deflector Flap Rod 1 31 1185304 E Ring 5...

Page 20: ...20 Parts List Model 52065 DRAWING NO 2 1 10 11 19 19 5 12 14 14 14 17 20 20 13 4 7 3 6 8 7 2 9...

Page 21: ...10 11 18 20 21 22 23 24 22 22 22 19 14 14 15 16 5 6 13 7 25 8 17 12 1 1910850001 Spindle Mounting Plate 1 2 1769048 Spindle Assembly 1 3 1915477 Spindle Shaft Assembly Incl Ref 25 1 4 1910860001 Belt...

Page 22: ...ting Bracket 2 5 1733398 Top Lock Nut 3 8 16 2 13 1744708 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 8 14 1111606 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 2 15 1186331 Hex Flange Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 17 9901 Washer 5 16 ID 2 Ref Part Desc...

Page 23: ...pline Washer 1 6 1915220001 Wear Cup 1 7 1915239 Washer 1 8 1904308 Hex Flange Nut 1 2 13 1 9 1918332 Rubber Shim Kit 2 shims Affixed to two inner walls of trimmer head 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 4 9 Ref Part...

Page 24: ...unit Replacement Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer or directly from the factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Num...

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