Troy-Bilt Model 554 User Manual

NOTE: This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After 

setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as 

instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with 

your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is 

observed from the operating position.

Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be 

present between the upper handle and the lower handle.

Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place. See 

Fig. 3–1.

Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the left 

and right sides of the handle.

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Locate the rope guide found on the right side of the upper 

handle. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the wing knob which 

secures the rope guide to the upper handle. See Fig. 3–2.

Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against 

the upper handle.
Gently pull the starter rope out of the engine.

The edger blade WILL rotate when the 

starter rope is pulled.

NOTE: The starter rope will not pull out of the engine 

unless the blade control (refer to Fig. 3–2) is depressed 

against the upper handle.
Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope guide. 

Retighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide to 

the upper handle.

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One Edger

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One Edger Operator’s Manual

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One 18 oz. Bottle Engine Oil

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

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