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    Models 52066 52070 OWNER’S MANUAL T rimmer/Mower • Safety • Assembly • Features and Controls • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List WARNING T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b j e c t s s u c h a s r o c k s , p e b b l e s a n d s m a l l d e b r i s w i l l b e t h r o w n v i o l e n t l y b y t h e c u t t i n g h e a d , r e [...]

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    2 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 General Operation ....................................................... 3 Slope Operation .......................................................... 4 Children ...................................................................... 4 Service.......................[...]

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    W A R N I N G T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b je c t s s u c h a s r o c ks , p eb b le s a n d sm a ll d e b ri s w i l l b e th r o w n v i o le n t ly b y t h e c u tt i n g h e ad , re s u l ti n g i n si g n if ic a n t h a z ar d to e y e s a n d e xp o s e d b o d y p a r ts ! K e e p ch i ld r en , p e t s an d b y s t an d e r s 5 [...]

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    4 Section 1: Safety 15. Mow only during daylight hours or when good artificial light is available. 16. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when tired or ill. 17. Never operate this machine in wet grass. Be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handlebar and walk; never run. 18. Release the Trimmer He[...]

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    Section 1: Safety 5 3. Never clean, or make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Discon- nect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Remove ignition key on electric start models. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts tight, espe- cially the trimmer head attachment bolts, and keep equipment in good c[...]

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    Assembly 2 Section 6 INTRODUCTION Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your machine for use. It is recommended that you read this Sec- tion 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 [...]

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    Section 2: Assembly 7 Figure 2-3: Attach throttle lever to right-side handlebar. I J K L H Figure 2-2: Handlebar installation. W A R N IN G T H R O W N O B J E C T H A Z A R D O b j e c t s s u c h a s r o c k s , p e b b l e s a n d s m a l l d e b r i s w i l l b e t h r o w n v i o l e n t l y b y t h e c u t t i n g h e a d , r e s u l t i n g [...]

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    8 Section 2: Assembly STEP 6: CONNECT AND CHARGE BA TTERY (Electric Start Model) The battery (N, Figure 2-5) is located behind the debris shield (O). Lift and tilt the debris shield forward to access the battery. 1 . Firmly connect terminal (P, Figure 2-6) on end of wires leading from battery to receptacle (R) on end of wires leading from wiring ha[...]

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    Features and Controls 3 Section 9 INTRODUCTION This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to Section 4: “ Opera- tion ” for detailed operating instructions. IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manual for detailed information about the controls on the engine. FEA TURES AND CONTROLS T [...]

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    Operation 4 Section 10 INTRODUCTION Read this Section thoroughly before start- ing the engine. As with any piece of out- door power equipment, getting the “ feel ” for how the machine operates and know- ing the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance. NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and REAR of the u[...]

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    Section 4: Operation 11 USE THE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE Before starting a project, look at the grass or material you will be cutting. For tougher conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker gauge, .155" diame- ter extra-heavy duty line. For less demanding conditions, use two sections of the thinner gauge, .130" diameter he[...]

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    12 Section 4: Operation V ar y the Throttle Setting According to Conditions Use a travel speed that is suitable for the condi- tions at hand. For example, you ’ ll get better trimming and mowing results at slower walking speeds if the grass is tall or lush. Shorter grass or less dense growth can be cut at faster travel speeds. Use the Correct W a[...]

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    Maintenance 5 Section 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. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or prop- erty da[...]

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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 complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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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 complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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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 complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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    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. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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    18 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. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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    Section 5: Maintenance 19 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. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dam[...]

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    20 Parts List Models 52066/52070 DRA WING 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[...]

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    Parts List 21 Models 52066/52070 1 1904421 Deck (Incl. Refs. 2 and 3) ......................... 1 2 1904511 Decal-Hot Surface ..................................... 1 3 1918115 Decal-Warning/Thrown Objects ................ 1 7 1918082 Decal-Logo (A) ......................................... 1 1918118 Decal-Logo (B) ..................................[...]

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    22 Parts List Models 52066/52070 DRA WING 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[...]

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    Parts List 23 Models 52066/52070 1 1915963 Upper Handlebar (Incl. Refs. 2 & 8) ....... 1 2 1915889 Decal-Bail Operation ............................... 1 3 1100807 Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 2 ..................... 1 4 1917175 Trimmer Head Control Bail ..................... 1 5 1749977001 Cable Bracket ......................................... 1 6[...]

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    24 Parts List Models 52066/52070 DRA WING NO. 3 1 2 3 4 9 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 Guide ...............[...]

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    Parts List 25 Models 52066/52070 1 1917778 Wheel - 6 spoke ..................................... 2 2 1915823 Wheel Stud ............................................. 2 3 1915824 Wheel Mounting Bracket ........................ 2 5 1733398 Top Lock Nut, 3/8-16 ............................. 2 13 1744708 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ..........................[...]

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    26 Parts List Models 52066/52070 DRA WING NO. 5 Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 1 1910863 Shoulder Washer .................................... 1 2 1910861 Spindle Head .......................................... 1 3 1918879 Trimmer Head ........................................ 1 4 -- Trimmer String (see Refs. 1 and 2 below) ..........................[...]

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    NOTES[...]

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    1905692 (5/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: GARDEN WA Y INCORPORA TED • 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.tr[...]