ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit:
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBV
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
Blower/Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBT
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBBC
Removing the Add-Ons
WARNING:
Read and understand operator's
manual for unit to be used with this add-on prior
to operation.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-
on straight out of the coupler (Fig.2).
Installing the Add-Ons
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place
the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Remove the hanger from the top of the lower shaft housing.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
Release Button
Coupler
Counterclockwise
3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 1).
Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Guide Recess
Clockwise
Knob
Fig. 1
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 2
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob before
operating this unit.
90° Edging Hole
CAUTION:
The add-ons with the coupler system
are to be used in the primary hole only 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 straight shaft trimmer add-on, lock
the release button of the cutting attchment into the 90° edging
hole or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 3).
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1. Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that add-on is operating.
4. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and repeat
steps for installing the add-on.
5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.
180° Edging Hole
Knob
Fig. 3
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