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  • Page 1

    Model 52063 - 5HP Recoil Start 52064 - 6HP Electric Start OWNER’S MANUAL T rimmer/Mower • Safety • Assembly • Features and 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 . (E[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    Figure 1-1 - Electric start model shown. Safety 1 Section 1 Trimmer Head Control Bail SP ARK ARRESTER W ARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER ST A TES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain[...]

  • Page 4

    2 Section 1: Safety 17. If using unit in wet conditions, exer- cise extreme care to prevent loss of footing. Wear footwear that will improve traction. Avoid sloping ground. Hold the handlebars with two hands and walk; never run. 18. Release the Trimmer Head Control Bail before starting the engine. 19. If the unit starts to vibrate abnor- mally, sto[...]

  • Page 5

    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[...]

  • Page 6

    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. INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY Inspect your machine immediately after it has been delivered. Make sure that nei- ther the carton nor the contents have b[...]

  • Page 7

    Section 2: Assembly 5 STEP 3: Attach 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 position and position the Throttle Control Lever (I) on the outside of the right han- dlebar, next to the throttle control decal. 2. Secure the Throttle Control Le[...]

  • Page 8

    6 Section 2: Assembly STEP 6: Connect and Charge Battery 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 posi- tive (+) red-coded terminal on the bat- tery. Then, connect the black wire (S) to the negative ( – ) black-coded terminal on the battery. Close the debris shield ([...]

  • Page 9

    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. IMPORTANT: Refer to t[...]

  • Page 10

    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 machine are determined[...]

  • Page 11

    USE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE For tougher cutting conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker gauge, .155" diameter extra-heavy duty line. For less demanding conditions, use two sections of the thinner gauge, .130" diam- eter heavy-duty line. The thicker line has the heft to chop through tougher materials, while the thinner [...]

  • Page 12

    Vary Throttle Setting For Conditions The majority of trimming and mowing jobs will yield the best results if the engine throttle is set at the fastest engine speed. Less demanding jobs (and projects that require very precise cutting) may yield better results if the engine speed is backed off somewhat. (For example, damage to trees and shrubs can be[...]

  • Page 13

    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. A loose or worn drive belt will cause the trimmer head to move slowly, or [...]

  • Page 14

    12 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING REMOV[...]

  • Page 15

    Section 5: Maintenance 13 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING 11. U[...]

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    14 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING TRIMM[...]

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    Section 5: Maintenance 15 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING Throt[...]

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    16 Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING CHANG[...]

  • Page 19

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

  • Page 20

    18 Parts List Model 52063 & 52064 DRA WING NO. 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 17 17 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 15 18 19 14 14 6 6[...]

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    Parts List 19 Model 52063 & 52064 1 1917765 Debris Guard ............................................ 1 2 1918082 Decal-Logo (B) ......................................... 1 1904401 Decal-Logo (A) ......................................... 1 3 1915290 Push-in Fastener ....................................... 5 4 1917407001 Debris Guard Support ...[...]

  • Page 22

    20 Parts List Model 52063 & 52064 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 .......[...]

  • Page 23

    Parts List 21 Model 52063 & 52064 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 ............[...]

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    1905693 (5/01) 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[...]