Bolens 52068 - 5HP manual

Model 52068 - 5HP Recoil Start 52069 - 6HP Electric Start OWNER’S MANUAL T rimmer/Mower • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED SAFETY FIRST! Before operating this equipment, read this Owner's Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer . (Electric Start[...]

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. It tells you how to safely and easily assemble, operate and maintain your mach[...]

Safety 1 Section 1 Figure 1-1 - Electric start model shown. Trimmer Head Control Bail Cutting Height Settings Engine Throttle Control Lever Handlebar Height Adjuster Keyswitch (Electric Start Model) GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the[...]

2 Section 1: Safety 20. Always wear approved safety gog- gles or safety glasses with side shields when operating equipment. The use of any powered machine can result in for- eign objects being thrown by high-speed rotating parts which can cause personal injury or property damage. Stay away from glass and other easily thrown or breakable objects. 21[...]

Section 1: Safety 3 SAFETY DECALS For your safety and the safety of others, various safety and operational decals are located on your unit (see below). Keep the decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the Parts List in this manual for dec[...]

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. NOTE: If an assembly step applies only to certain models, those models are noted at the beginning of that step. Otherwise, a step applies to all mo[...]

Section 2: Assembly 5 5. Use two cable ties (F, Figure 2-2) to secure the trimmer head control cable (C) and the electrical wiring harness (O) to the handlebar at the locations shown. STEP 3: A TT ACH 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[...]

6 Section 2: Assembly STEP 6: CONNECT AND CHARGE BA TTERY (ELECTRIC ST ART MODELS) 1 . Lift and tilt debris shield (X, Figure 2- 5) forward to view battery (P). Connect the red wire (R, Figure 2-6) to the positive (+) red-coded terminal on the battery. Then, connect the black wire (S) to the negative ( – ) black-coded terminal on the battery. Clo[...]

Features and Controls 3 Section 7 OPERA TING SYMBOLS Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the unit. STOP FEA TURES AND CONTROLS This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to the following Operation Section for detailed operating instructions. Do not start the engi[...]

Operation 4 Section 8 INTRODUCTION Read this Section thoroughly before you start the engine. As with any piece of outdoor power equipment, getting the “ feel ” for how your machine operates and knowing the best techniques for partic- ular jobs are important to overall good performance. NOTE: All references to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and REAR of the [...]

Section 4: Operation 9 USE THE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE Before starting a project, examine the grass or material you will be cutting and trimming. For tougher conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker gauge, .155" diam- eter extra-heavy duty line. For less demanding conditions, use two sections of the thinner gauge, .130"[...]

10 Section 4: Operation ADDITIONAL OPERA TING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TIPS FOR PRECISION CUTTING 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 ground and do not lift up on the handlebars. Thi[...]

Maintenance 5 Section 11 ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEAD ENGAGEMENT The tension on the drive belt must be correct for proper operation of the trimmer head. If the tension is correct, the trimmer head will rotate when the Trimmer Head Control Bail is pulled back against the handlebar (another indication of correct tension is if the engine stalls when the tri[...]

12 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING REMOVING AND REPLACING THE TRIMME[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 13 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING 11. Using a 9/16" wrench and[...]

14 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING TRIMMER/MOWER CLEANING AND DEBRIS[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 15 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING Throttle Control Adjustment – I[...]

16 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING CHANGING TRIMMER LINES The trimme[...]

Section 5: Maintenance 17 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION[...]

18 Parts List Models 52068 & 52069 DRA WING NO. 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26 17 17 17 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 15 18 19 14 14 6 6[...]

Parts List 19 Models 52068 & 52069 1 1917765 Debris Guard ............................................ 1 2 1918741 Decal-Logo .............................................. 1 3 1918415 Push-in Fastener ....................................... 5 4 1917407001 Debris Guard Support ............................... 1 5 1754128 Hex Flange Screw, 1/4-20[...]

20 Parts List Models 52068 & 52069 DRA WING NO. 2 See DRAWING NO. 1 See DRAWING NO. 3 See ACCESSORIES AND KITS 2 2 1 1 3 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 27 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 18 18 19 20 21 6 1 1917778 Wheel/Tire Assembly .............................. 2 2 1917593 Locking Retaining Ring .......................... 2 3 1917775 Flat Washer ......[...]

Parts List 21 Models 52068 & 52069 DRA WING NO. 3 1 4 5 2 3 6 6 8 7 9 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 14 10 11 1 1918283 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Refs. 2 & 3) ....... 1 2 1915889 Decal – Bail Engage/Disengage ................ 1 3 1918304 Decal – Throttle ....................................... 1 4 1918070001 Control Bail – Trimmer Head ...........[...]

1905587 (2/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION 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 war[...]