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52066
52070

OWNER’S MANUAL

Trimmer/Mower

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Safety

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Assembly

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Features and Controls

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts List

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GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

SAFETY FIRST!

Before operating this equipment, read this

Owner's Manual and the separate manual

supplied by the engine manufacturer.

(Recoil Start Model Shown)

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Page 1: ...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 adju st cutti ng head or othe r mov ing part s unle ss engi ne is stop ped and spar k plug wire is disc onne cted 1904403 1 97 GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Own...

Page 2: ...rimmer Lines 17 Battery Service 18 Troubleshooting 19 Parts List 20 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 trimming mowing and clearing chores You will find the machine to be an invaluable tool in caring for your property Please carefully read this Manual which tells you how to saf...

Page 3: ... 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 thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment before starting 2 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the rotating trimmer head and line at all ti...

Page 4: ...comfortably 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 severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you can not back up the slope or you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme cau...

Page 5: ...Allow parts to cool completely before inspecting cleaning or repairing the unit 14 Maintain or replace safety and instruc tional decals Refer to the Parts List for replacement decal information 15 Use only original equipment replace ment parts Parts manufactured by others could present safety hazards and affect performance even though they may fit on this machine 16 Remember the end of the season ...

Page 6: ...inch or kink the cable that is attached to the handlebar 2 Carefully lift 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 handlebar 4 Select the low or high height setting holes in the handlebar legs and attach the legs to the support bracket B using two 5...

Page 7: ...te d 190440 3 1 97 A C D F F E B G M M Figure 2 4 Check trimmer head hardware for tightness the oil level In ambient temperatures above 400 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 securely You can ro...

Page 8: ...h as roc ks peb ble s and sm all deb ris wil l be thr ow n vio len tly by the cut ting hea d res ulti ng in sig nifi can t haz ard to eye s and exp ose d bod y par ts Ke ep chi ldr en pet s and bys tan der s 50 fee t aw ay fro m ma chi ne wh ile ope rat ing Be ale rt to hid den obs tac les RO TATIN G CU TT ING HE AD Do not ser vic e or adj ust cut ting hea d or oth er mo vin g par ts unl ess eng i...

Page 9: ...ine The keyswitch does not have an engine stop position Use the Engine Throttle Control F to stop the engine IMPORTANT Always remove ignition key when leaving unit unattended Battery electric start model The battery J Figure 3 1 activates the engine starter motor when the keyswitch is turned to the start position Before operating your machine care fully read and understand all safety controls and ...

Page 10: ...nstall Handlebars in Section 2 ADJUST 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 higher settings to handle taller material and to cope with tougher cutting conditions Use any trimming height for less demanding conditions To adjust the cutting height ...

Page 11: ...n fuel primer button as instructed in Engine Owner s Manual NOTE Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown 7 Recoil Starting Pull recoil start rope slowly until resis tance is felt Then pull rope out rapidly to start engine Let rope back in slowly NOTE If engine fails to start after three pulls repeat step 6 Electric Starting Stand behind handlebars and turn igni tion key c...

Page 12: ...ildup 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 most precise cutting possible be sure to select the appropriate line cutting height and trimmer line size thickness for the conditions at hand When mowing let the cutting head rest lightly on the grou...

Page 13: ...re the 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 adjustment stud see Figure 5 1 as follows a To tighten belt tension thread the upper nut A Figure 5 1 upward one or two full turns followed by the lower nut B Tighten both nuts securely Test unit...

Page 14: ...ng 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 holes in the pulley with the deck hole first 5 With a 1 2 wrench remove the screw D Fig 5 3 from the front belt cover spindle mounting plate Then remove the other four screws securing the belt cover spindle mounting plate E F G and H F...

Page 15: ...hten 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 against the idler arm If the pulleys are upside down turn them over and tighten them securely LUBRICATION Apply light oil or a silicone based lubricant to the following locations Throttle control cable ...

Page 16: ... or replace ment instructions Spark Arrester Screen If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen remove and clean it according to the time intervals and instructions in the Engine Owner s Manual Engine Cleaning The engine must be kept clean to assure smooth operation and to prevent damage from overheating Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for specific cleaning instructions Carburetor Go...

Page 17: ... 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 way back or motor oil may flow to the exhaust area and the engine may smoke for several seconds when started 3 Three different line installation pat terns are available as shown in Figures 5 11 5 12 ...

Page 18: ...ry no longer takes a charge or if it is damaged it must be replaced 1 Tilt the debris shield forward 2 First disconnect the negative black wire from the battery terminal Next dis connect the positive red wire from the battery terminal NOTE The plastic recep tacles E and F Figure 5 15 do not need to be disconnected 3 Remove the front screw D Figure 5 15 from the battery clamp and remove the battery...

Page 19: ...t line length to 18 long When less than 1 2 this length replace the line 2 Cutting height is too high or low for height 2 Adjust cutting height to approximately 1 3 of grass being cut of the length of the grass 3 Engine not set at FAST speed 3 Move Engine Throttle Lever to FAST Rabbit Trimmer Mower vibrates 1 Trimming head mounting nut loose 1 Tighten nut 2 Line lengths are substantially different...

Page 20: ...20 Parts List Models 52066 52070 DRAWING NO 1 1 3 12 23 22 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 16 14 18 18 17 15 37 31 ...

Page 21: ...54128 Hex Hd Flange Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 25 1909301 Hex Hd Flange 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 16 2 32 1915205 Belt Cover 1 33 1918415 Push In Fastener 5 34 1915967 Debris Guard Support 1 35 1917765 Debris Guard 1 37 1915320 Spacer...

Page 22: ...22 Parts List Models 52066 52070 DRAWING NO 2 1 11 10 13 12 14 14 14 19 19 17 22 21 23 24 25 20 2 4 3 6 8 9 7 5 7 ...

Page 23: ...1910852 Trimmer Head Control Cable 1 11 1110106 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 12 1983658 Hex Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 8 1 13 1185814 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 14 1763682 Cable Tie 3 17 1910809001 Lower Handlebar A 1 1904508 Lower Handlebar B 1 19 1100799 Hex Hd Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 2 20 1732499 Lock Nut 5 16 18 2 21 1904406 Decal Keyswitch B 1 22 1900455 Keyswitch B 1 23 1187950 Lockwasher 5 8 B 1 2...

Page 24: ...Capscrew 10 24 x 3 4 1 11 1910847 Brake Shoe 1 12 1983039 Hex Lock Nut 10 24 1 13 1727978 V Groove Idler Pulley 1 14 1186393 Hex Flange Nut 3 8 16 2 15 1910855 Flat Idler Pulley 1 16 1915261 Washer 88 x 382 x 275 1 17 1910854 Idler Arm Spacer 1 18 1910857 Button Head Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 1 19 1910852 Control Cable also Ref 13 Pg 4 1 20 1910849 Idler Tension Spring 1 21 1910858 Hex Flange Screw 3 8...

Page 25: ...Mounting 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 Description Qty Ref Part Description Qty 1 2 2 3 5 7 5 3 13 13 13 13 14 14 17 17 15 15 DRAWING NO 4 ...

Page 26: ...0001 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 Description Qty ACCESSORIES AND KITS 1 1904476 Trimmer String Kit 155 includes 24 pieces N I 2 1904477 Trimmer String Kit 130 includes 24 pieces N I 3 1768449 Battery Charger for electric start model 1 1 2 3 N I Not include...

Page 27: ...NOTES ...

Page 28: ...ard 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 M I A L M I A L 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 ...

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