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Gas Lawn Edger- Model Series 520 & 550

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTFIUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPEFIATmON

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush=

coveredor grass=coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any),

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136=0019,

PRINTEDIN U,S,A

MTD LLC, RO. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO, 769=00527F

10/04/2004

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Safety ®Assembly ®Operation oTips & Techniques Gas Lawn Edger- READ SAFETY RULES ®Maintenance oTroubleshooting ®Parts Lists oWarranty Model Series 520 & 550 AND mNSTFIUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPEFIATmON Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush= coveredor grass=coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any), If a sparkarresteris used, it s
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This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new gas lawn edger, mtwH_ he_p you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says. Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Safety Labels .................................................. Safe Operation Practices ............................ Setup & Assembly .......................................... KnowYour Edger ............................................ Operating Your Edger ...........................
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r Labels Pleasetakea momentto reviewyour safetylabels. __4=i =1"_V:V,Vl±_"-- -_.
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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 feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. , Children 12. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine. Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnot alert to presence of children.
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9. Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamageuse extreme care in handlinggasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.Serious personalinjury can occur when gasolineis spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.Washeryour skinand changeclothes immediately. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting. 3.
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Securing the Handle UpperHandle \ IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedWITHOUTGASOLINE. After settingup the unit, serviceengine with gasolineas instructedin the separateenginemanualpackedwith your unit. Be sure to serviceenginewith the oil enclosedwith this unit as instructedin theseparateenginemanual NOTE: Referenceto right or left handside of the edgeris observedfromthe operatingposition. Positioning the Edger HandJes 1.
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Be familiar with all controls and their Model 550 show here. Figure 3 WARNING; Be familiar with all controls and Blade Depth Control Lever theirproperoperation,Knowhow to stop the machine and disengage them quicHy, NOTE: Refer to the EngineManualpacked withyour edger fora detaileddescriptionof all engine-related controlsand components. The bladedepthcontrol leveris locatedon the rightside of the upper handle.It is usedto control thedepthof the cut.
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The operationof anyedger can result in foreign objects beingthrown intothe which can result in severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eyeshields.Werecommendwide vision safety maskfor over spectaclesor standard safety glasses. Edging Tobeginedging,proceedas follows: 1, Movethe unitover to thearea to be edged,making surethat the bft rearwheelis on a hardsurfaceand the bladeis overthe area to be cut, See Figure4, WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like.
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Edging Along A Curb NOTE: Edgerfeaturesvaryby model.All edgermodels do NOTcome equippedto edge along a curb nor is there a curb wheelkit availableto modifyyour edgerif it was not purchasedequippedto do so.
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BevelAdjustment NOTES: NOTE: Edger featuresvary by mode/.A// edgermodels doNOT come equippedwitha bevel adjustmentnor is therea beveladjustmentkit availableto modifyyour edgerif it wasnot purchasedequippedto do so. Theangle of the edgerblade can be adiustedbyplacing the beveladiustmentin one of threepositionsfor edging or bevelededging,See Figure7, WARNING Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personaJ injury.Keeparea clear of bystanders and do not operate without guards in place.
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wire and ground against the engine ARNING: Dwconnect the spark plug before performing any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. _lb _ Flange Lock Nut Flywheel '.................................................................................................................
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Replacina the Drive Belt j Theedger drivebelt is subjectto wearand shouldbe replacedif any signsof cracking,shreddingor rotting are present.To replacethe belt, proceedas follows: 1. Working in front of the edger,loosentheflange lock nut on top of frame,allowingthe idler pulley assemblyto pivot slightlyoutfrom the frame.See Figure10. 2. With yourotherhand,carefullyreachunderthe rear of the unitand removethe beltfrom aroundthe engineflywheelpulley. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine faiB to start Dirty air cleaner Engineneedsto be primed Fueltank empty Stalefuel in gasolinetank Sparkplug wire disconnected. Sparkplug fouled Engineflooded Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour unit. Pushprimerbulb two or threetimes. Filltank withclean,fresh gasoline. Draingasolineandrefilltank withclean,fresh gasoline. Connectthe sparkplug wire to the sparkplug. Clean, adjustgapor replacesparkplug. Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour unit.
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Model520 TfioStarBlade PartLmst. B U Spindle Assembmy Model 550 & 520 PLEASE NOTE: Edger features and compo= nents vary by model. NOT all parts listed u here and pictured on this page are standard equipment. For parts and/or accessories please carl 1-330-220=4683, or 1=800-800-F310 V=BELTSare speciallydesignedto engageand disen= gage safely,A substitute(non=OEM)V=Beltcan be dangerousby not disengagingcompletely, www.mtdproducts.
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Hand[elFrame/ Wheel Assembly Model 1 710-0191 Screw3/8-24 24 749-04184 LowerHandle 2 710_0411 Screw3/8q6 25 781_0741A DepthindexBracket 3 710-0654A Screw,3/8q6 26 781-0742 DepthindexLever 4 712_04065 Range LockNut,3/8q6 27 687_02022 Curb HeightAdiustmentLever 5 731_05063 DebrisGuard 28 687_02125 Curb HeightAdiusterPlate 6 736-0452 BellWasher,,396 x 1,140 29 710-0759 HexScrew5/16x 18 7 750_04142 PulleyMount Spacer 30 711_04361 Axle Shaft,50x6,65 8 756_04148 Flat[d
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses_ sionsand territories.