Troy-Bilt TB2044 Operation Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the unit without the cutting head shield in place. Use the following instructions if the cutting head shield is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield equipped with this unit. 1. Place the cutting head shield under the mount bracket. Align the holes in the cutting head shield with the holes in the mount bracket. (Fig. 1) 2. Screw the 4 screws through the mount bracket and into the cutting head shield until finger tight. 3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws until the cutting head shield is firmly in place. Tighten the screws equally. Screws (4) Mount Bracket Fig. 1 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE Installing the Handle 1. Push the handle down onto the shaft housing (Fig. 2). The bolt hole in the handle should be to the right. 2. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole and push it through (Fig. 2). Tighten the bolt with a 3/8" socket, but do not tighten the bolt completely. 3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 11), move the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip (Fig. 2). 4. Tighten the bolt with a 3/8" socket until the handle is secure. Adjusting the Handle If the handle requires adjustment: 1. Loosen the bolt with a 3/8" socket (Fig. 2). 2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 11), move the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip (Fig. 2). 3. Tighten the bolt with a 3/8" socket until the handle is secure. Shaft Grip Minimum 6 in. (15.24 cm) Bolt Fig. 2 Cutting Head Shield Handle Shaft Housing 6