Safely » Assembly » Operation « Tips & Techniques » Maintenance « Troubleshooting » Parts Lists «s Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL Lawn Edger — Model Series 521 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used an or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush coveted or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrested meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new 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 Practices 3. Assembling Your New Edger 4. Know Your Edger .. 5. Operation and Adjustment 6. Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger 10-11 7. Off-Season Storage .. 8. Troubleshooting. 9, Parts List.. 10. Warranty.
Please take a moment to review your safely labels. dum KEEP AWAY ROTATING BLADE mm Ale a K, PCE AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1.KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM san» BG >» A PRT Ir Adware PETTISH EN Cae ERNST EI ET 5.KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, BLADE GUARD, DEBRIS SHIELD, BELT GUARD, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting fo operate this machine. Failure to.comply with these {instructions may result in personal injury. When you seg : this symbol. i HEED ITS WARNING i Your Responsibility Restrict the use i= of this power machine.
and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause Serious personal injury. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts, Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feel, sandals. slippery or fight weight (e.g.
Assembling Your New Edger WARNING The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is pulled. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and ofl as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation. Images my not reflect your. exact made and are for reference purposes only.
Starter Rope/ Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever . \ Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever {Transport Position Shown) Primer / Figure 4-1 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. NOTE: Refer fo the Engine Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related controls and components. Starter Rope / Re coll Starter The starter decollete starter is used to start the engine, See Fig.
mma py Operation And Adjustment 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. The “Blade Control” is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury.
Edging Along A Curb The right, rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into one of five positions fo ease the {ask of edging along a curb, To adjust the height of curb wheel, proceed as follows: 1. Lower the right. rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See Fig. 5-2. 2. Pivot the right, rear wheel info an applicable position in relation fo the height of the curb to be edged along. See Fig, 5-2 3.
Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger I WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire'and ground against the engine + before performing any adjustment, repairs or maintain. nuance. The edger blade {is sharp, Wear leather work gloves { to protect your hands when working around i the edger blade. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine before performing the following steps. i i NOTE: Specifications are 1 subject to change without notification or obligation.
Replacing the Drive Belt {IMPORTANT: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt ari the twa idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps. Refer to Fig. 6-3. 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. Working in front of the edger. loosen the flange lock nut on top of frame.
Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for storage: 1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed maintenance section of this manual. 2. Refer to the Engine Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’s storage instructions. 3. Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion, 4. Store the edger ina dry, clean area. Do not store next to any corrosive materials, such as lawn fertilizer. 5.
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5 alu aa a es tis Cal i {710-0870 Hex Head Screw 732-0369 Compression Spring 2 | T-04362 Axle 50x38 33 | 746-04052 Control Cable (Tecumseh 3 | 711-0440 Axle 50x 9.25 34 | 7468-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 4 | 726-0200 Push Cap 1/2” rod a5 | 747-0976A Blade Control 5 | 73204045 Torsion Spring 36 | 749-04183 Upper Handle 6 | 734-1987 Wheel 8x1.8 37 | 748-04234 Lower Handle 7 |734-1988 Wheel 741.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MTD) The limited warranty set forth below Is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.
