Troy-Bilt 258- Manuals

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WARNING

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower or string trimmer mower on such slopes. 15° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEV E L WITH A VERTI CAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST F O L D O N D O T T...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Setting Up Your String Trimmer Mower

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the strin...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER; Stopping Engine

8 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER Figure 4 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your string trimmer mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 4 with your string trimmer mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this ...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER; Starting Engine; SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Adjustment

9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER WARNING: Debris thrown from the stringtrimmer mower can result in foreignobjects being thrown into the eyes, whichcan cause severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety glasses included with unit oreye shields when operating the stringtrimmer mower. Gas And O...

Page 10 - Spindle Height Adjustment; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER; Customer Responsibilities

10 • Secure the handle connectors in position by tightening each wing nut (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle and grooves must line up between connectors). Also make certain the bottom tip of the upper handle connector in front of the bottom tip of lower handle connector.See Figu...

Page 11 - Lubrication; Maintenance; Threading Trimmer Line

11 WARNING: Always stop engine anddisconnect spark plug wire beforecleaning, lubricating or doing any kind ofmaintenance on your string trimmermower. Lubrication Control Lever: Lubricate the pivot points on the control lever at least once a season with light oil.See Figure 7. Wheels: Lubricate the w...

Page 12 - Drive Belt Removal And Replacement; Storing Your String Trimmer Mower

12 Drive Belt Removal And Replacement • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. • Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. • If unit is tipped for easier access to belt, tip the string trimmer mower back on its side to keep...

Page 13 - SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING

13 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting p...