Operating The Ez-Link™ System - Troy-Bilt TB490BC Manual Del Operador

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional
Add-Ons.
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBV
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBHS
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBST
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTP
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
WARNING: Read and understand the
operator's manual for each add-on prior to
operation.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 24).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 24).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 25).
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on
easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work
bench.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 24).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 24
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 25).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 24).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 26).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
90˚ Edging Hole
CAUTION: The cutting attachment and
add-ons with the EZ-Link™ system are to be
used in the primary hole unless stated
otherwise in the specific add-ons operator's
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury, or damage to the unit.
For edging when using the line head cutting attachment
with EZ-Link™ models, lock the release button of the
cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole or the 180°
edging hole (Fig. 26).
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 25
180˚ Edging Hole
Knob
Fig. 26
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