Troy-Bilt Model 554 User Manual

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683
Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

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Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Edger manufactured by 

MTD LLC.  It was carefully engineered to provide excellent 

performance when properly operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 

maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review 

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various 

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated 

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC 

reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor 

Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing 

laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning 

the machine, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer 

or contact us directly.  MTD’s Customer Support telephone 

numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on 

this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all 

times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related 

issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, 

warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s 

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your 

machine, for more information.

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking 

down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary, 

should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer 

Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.