Safely » Assembly » Operation « Tips & Techniques » Maintenance « Troubleshooting » Parts Lists «s Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL Gas Lawn Edger — Model Series 520 & 550 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered.
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new gas lawn edger. it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents 1. Safety Labels 2. Safe Operation Practice 3. Setup & Assembly 4. Know Your Edger .. 5. Operating Your Edger. 6. Making Adjustments 7. Maintaining & Servicing 8. Off-Season Storage. 9. Troubleshooting. 10. Parts List 11.
Your Safety Labels Please take a moment to review your safely labels. 4mm KEEP AWAY ROTATING BLADE A DANGER am ‘oy DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH > 1.KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM > Lam LUTE ba 2 2.WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. BLADE MAY Hyde LID REI 20 18 8.KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY. . 4.READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. 5.KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, 8M BLADE GUARD, DEBRIS SHIELD, BELT GUARD, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according fo the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious Injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feed and throwing objects.
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can our when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can Ignite, Washer your skin and change clothes immediately, Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet, The blade control! handle is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so.
TE Y Setup & Assembly WARNING The edger blade Will rotate when the starter rope is pulled. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your-unit. ‘Be sure 10 service engine with the oil enclosed with this-unit as instructed in the separate engine manual, Upper Handle \ el Rope Guide Blade Control Figure 1 Hand Knobs Lower Handle Upper Handle Securing the Handle IMPORTANT: This unit is shippe
Pull Rope / Recoil Starter NOTE: Wheel and blade styles vary by model. Your model may differ slightly. Model 550 show here. Primer Blade Depth Control Lever (Transport Position Shown) Bevel Adjustment Lever {if so equipped) Belt Guard Figure 3 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how io stop the machine and disengage them quickly. NOTE: Refer iv the Engine Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of aff engine-reflated controls and components.
Operating Your Edger WARNING Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The blade can strike the supporting surface, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running. This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Edging Along A Curb NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models do NOT come equipped fo edge along a curb nor is there a curb wheel kit available to modify your edger if it was not purchased equipped models so equipped, the right, rear wheal of the edger can be lowered into one of five positions 10 ease Making the task of edging along a curb. Adjustments To adjust to the height of the curb wheel, proceed as Pe follows: {Normal Operation 4.
Bevel Adjustment NOTE: Edger features vary by model, All edger models do NOT come equipped with a bevel adjustment nor is there a bevel adjustment kit available to modify your Edgar if it wes not purchased equipped to do so. NOTES: Akin The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by placing g the bevel adjustment in one of three positions for edging Adjustments or beveled edging. See Figure 7. Bevel Adjustment WARNING Rotating cutting blade may throw objects Figure? causing personal injury.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. Lubrication Engine Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specs. Wheels Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with a light oil. Also if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light ofl.
Off-Season Storage WARNING Never operate the edger without the spindle sheaves belt guard in place. Replacing the Drive Belt IMPORTANT: To ald in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps Refer to Figure 10. The edger drive belt is subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present. To replace the belt, proceed as follows: 1.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Dirty air cleaner Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your unit, Engine deans fo be primed Push primer bulb two or three times. Fuel tank empty Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline Stale fuse in gasoline tank Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect the spark phy wire to the spark plug. Spark plug fouled Clan, adjust gap or replace spark plug.
q 0) Model 520 Part List: Spindle Assembly Model 550 & 520 Ti-Star Black PLEASE NOTE: Edger features and components vary by model, NOT al parts listed here and pictured on this page are standard equipment. For parts and/or accessories please Y-BELTS ave specially designed fo engage and scenically 1-330-220-4683, Gage safely.
Model 520 El econ TE Tee ee 170-0191 Screw 748-04184 Lower Handle 2 {710-0411 Resew 3/816 25 | 781-0741A Depth Index Bracket 31710-06544 Screw, 3/816 26 | 781-0742 Depth Index Lever 4 171204085 Flange Lock Nut, 3/816 27 | 6887-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 5731-05063 Dab iris Guard 28 | 687-02125 Curb Height Adjuster Plate & 1736-0452 Bell Washer, 306 x 1.140 20 | 710-0759 Hex Screw 516% 18 71750-04142 Pulley Mount Spacer 30 | 711-04361 Axle Shaft 50x6.
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