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YARD
OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Edger
Model Series 580

IMPORTANT:

READ SAFETY

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass*covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,

OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10397A

(10/00)

TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content

Page

Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................

Assembling The Edger .......................................................................................

Know The Edger .................................................................................................

Operating The Edger ..........................................................................................

Making Adjustments ...........................................................................................

Maintaining and Servicing The Edger .................................................................

Off-season Storage ............................................................................................

Troubleshooting

................................................................................................

Model Series 580 Parts List ...............................................................................

Warranty Information ..........................................................................................

Back Cover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER
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.
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the
model plate
veryassembling
important if your
you need
from the please
MTD Customer
Department.
Before
you is
start
new help
equipment,
locate theSupport
model plate
on the
You can locate the model number by looking on the surface of the base plate in the rear of the edger. A
sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial
number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

Copy the model number here:

(Sedal Number)

Copy the serial number here:

P"ODUCTS
'NCJ
P.O. BOX 368022

CLEVELAND,

OHIO

44136

•

CALLINGCUSTOMER
SUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative.
Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section
to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

SECTION1: IMPORTANT
SAFEOPERATION
PRACTICES
WARNING:

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT
FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF
AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL -- HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to 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.
If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

TRAINING
1.

4.
5.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object
injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets
at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

d.
e.
f.

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

g.
h.

PREPARATION
1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys and other foreign objects which could
be tripped over or picked up 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 closefitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Never operate this machine in bare
feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas)
shoes.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the operator's manual.
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 occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
c. Neverfuet machine indoors.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than ½ inch below bottom of filter neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move unit to another area.
Wait five minutes before starting the engine.
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace ,clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.

OPERATION
1.

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, makes the machine
unsafe and may cause personal injury.
Never operate without blade guard, debris shield
and blade control handle in place and working.

4. Neveroperatewithdamaged
safetydevices.
Failuretodoso,canresultin personal
injury.
5. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorly
ventilated
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,
anodorlessanddeadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluence
of alcoholordrugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea
burn.Donottouch.
8. Neveroperatethismachine
withoutgoodvisibility
or light.Alwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepa
firmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
9. Donotoperatethismachineif ithasbeendropped
or damaged.
Returnmachine
toyournearest
authorized
servicingdealerforexamination
and
repair.
10. Donotoperatethismachinewitha damaged
or
excessively
worncuttingblade.
11. Neverattempttoclearmaterialfromtheblade
guardwhiletheengineis running.Shuttheengine
off,disconnect
thesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
12. Donotoverload
machinecapacitybyattempting
to
edgeattoofastofa rate.
13.Stayalertforunevensidewalks,
terrainetc.Always
pushslowlyoverroughsurfaces.Donotusethis
machineongravelsurfaces.
14. Donotoperatemachineinrainorwetsoil
conditions.
15.Alwaysoperatemachine
frombehindthehandles
andpositionyourselfwherethedirectlineofsight
tocuttingbladeis blockedbyguards.
16.Alwaysstopenginewhenedgingortdmming
is
delayedor whentransporting
machinefromone
locationtoanother.
17. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.
Stop
theengine,disconnect
sparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
_lb

18.Onlyusepartsandaccessories
madeforthis
machinebythemanufacturer.
Failuretodoso,can
resultinpersonal
injury.
19.If situations
occurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactan
authorized
MTD service dealer or telephone 1-800800-7310.

MAINTENANCE
ANDSTORAGE
1.
2.

6.
7.
8.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
The blade, blade guard and debris shield are
subject to wear and damage. For your safety
protection, frequently check all components and
replace with original equipment manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of parts which do not
meet the original equipment specifications may
lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!"
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace ,clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.

Restrict the use of RESPONSIBILITY
this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
WARNING:YOUR
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Rotating
cutting blade may throw objects
causing
personal
injury. Aiways wear eye
protection
during
operation.
Keep area
clear of bystanders
and do not operate
without guards in place. Read Operator's
Manuai before use.

Figure 1
4

SECTION2: ASSEMBLING
YOUREDGER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.

styles vary by model.

Upper Handle

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger
is observed from the operating position.
Contentsof Carton
One Edger Assembly
One Plastic Bag Containing:
Edger Operator's Manual
Registration Card
Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner

Manual

One Clutch Rod (747-1164) with

Lower Handle

One Ferrule (711-0392)
Two Flat Washers (736-0264) and
Two Hairpin Clips (714-0104) in place
Groundingthe Engine'sSpark Plug

Figure 3

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and ground it on the top of the engine by placing its
rubber boot snugly over a bolt head. See Figure 2.
Rubber Boot
Spark Plug Wire

Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the
ferrule found on the upper portion of the clutch rod.
Save this hardware as it will be reinserted.
Insert the ferrule located on the upper portion of the
clutch rod into the hole on the blade clutch/depth
control lever. Secure with the flat washer and
hairpin clip removed earlier. See Figure 4.
Blade Clutch t
Depth Control Lever

Bolt Head
Ferrule

Flat Washer

\
Figure 2
Positioningthe Edger Handles
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.
Tighten the wing knobs which are located on both
the left and right sides of the handle. See Figure 3.

Hairpin Clip

NOTE:Handlestyles

Clutch Rod
vary by

model.

Figure 4
Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the
lower portion of the clutch rod. Save this hardware
as it will be reinserted.
Insert the lower end of the clutch rod into the hole in
the pivot arm found on the left side of the edger.

Securewiththeflatwasherandhairpinclip
removedearlier.SeeFigure5.
Hairpin Clip

Before operating the edger, check the adjustment of the
clutch rod as follows:

_'_J

ClutchRodAdjustment

\\ C,u,chRoO

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as
instructed earlier in this section. Refer to Figure 2.
With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the
disengaged position (the top notch in the depth
adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil starter
rope. The blade on the edger should not turn. If the
blade turns, remove the ferrule from the blade
clutch/depth control lever by first removing the
hairpin clip and flat washer.
Rotate the ferrule clockwise one or two turns on the
clutch rod, then re-insert the ferrule into the lever
and recheck the adjustment.
After adjusting, check to be certain the blade clutch/
depth control lever can be moved to the furthest
notch forward without bowing the clutch rod. If it
can't, recheck the adjustment.

Flat Washer_!

Pivot

Arm

Figure 5
IMPORTANT: Perform the clutch rod adjustment before
operating the edger.

IMPORTANT: Be certain that the clutch rod is secured at
both ends with a flat washer and hairpin clip before
operating the edger.

engine immediately and readjust the clutch
WARNING:
When
operating
theblade
edger,
stop
rod if the blade
turns
with the
clutch/
depth control lever in the disengaged position.

SECTION3: KNOWTHEEDGER
ThrottleControl

Pull Rope/ RecoilStarter

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It can
be adjusted to regulate the engine speed only.

The pull rope!recoil starter is used to start the engine.

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your edger for a detailed
description
of all engine-related
controls
and
components.

ChokeControl
The choke control lever is located on the engine. It is
used to aid in starting a cold engine.
NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your edger for a detailed
description
of all engine-related
controls
and
components.

BladeClutch/ DepthControlLever
The blade clutch!depth control lever is located on the
right side of the upper handle. It is used to engage and
disengage the edger blade. It is also used to control the
depth of the cut. The further forward the control lever is
moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed
with your edger for a detailed
description
of all engine-related
controls
and
components.

BladeAngleAdjustmentLever
The blade angle adjustment lever is located on the
front, left portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. It
is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between
one of eight positions from trenching to trimming.

CurbHeightAdjustmentLever
The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear,
right portion of the edger. It aids in stabilizing the edger
operating along a curb.
IMPORTANT: Become familiar with all the controls
before operating the edger.

Blade Clutch /
Depth Control Lever

Throttle Control &
Choke Control

Blade Angle
Adjustment Lever
Curb Height

Adjustment

Lever

Pull Rope / Recoil Starter

NOTE: Handle, wheel and blade styles vary by model. Yours may differ slightly.

Figure 6

SECTION
4: OPERATING
THEEDGER
The operation of any edger can result
in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask
for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses
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.

AddingGasolineAndOil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your edger. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.

StartingTheEngine

To start the edger's engine, proceed as follows:
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug
wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug.
Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to
the disengaged position, and place it in the
adjacent (top) notch.
Move the choke control lever on the engine into the
CHOKE or START position.
Move the throttle control lever on the engine into
the FAST (Rabbit) position.
Grasp the starter handle and slowly pull the rope
outward until engine reaches the start of its
compression cycle (the rope will pull slightly harder
at this point).
After slowly allowing the rope to recoil, pull the rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke.
Allow the starter handle to slowly recoil into the
engine.
Slowly move the choke control lever on the engine
into the RUN position after the engine has started.

StoppingTheEngine
To stop the edger's engine, proceed as follows:

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your edger for a detailed
description
of aft engine-related
controls
and
components.

Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to
the disengaged position, and place it in the
adjacent (top) notch.

Movethethrottlecontrolleverontheengineinto

To disengage the blade, proceed as follows:

the STOP or OFF position.

Move the blade clutch!depth control lever to the left
and place it in the top notch in the depth adjustment
bracket. See Figure 7.

IMPORTANT: Make certain that the engine's spark plug
wire is properly grounded as instructed in SECTION 2:
Assembling The Edger before storing the edger for its
next use. Refer to Figure 2.

Blade Clutch /
Depth Control Lever

Engagingthe EdgerBlade
WARNING: The blade clutch!depth control
lever is designed to minimize the risk of blade
contact
injury.
Do
not
under
any
circumstances attempt to defeat the function
of the blade clutch!depth control, or use the
edger if the control is not adjusted properly.

Bracket

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
edger blade whenever the engine is running,
whether blade is engaged or disengaged.
The blade clutch/depth control lever has two
main functions:
1.
2.

To engage and disengage the blade.
To control the depth of cut.

NOTE:Handlestyles

vary by

model.

Figure 7
To engage the blade, proceed as follows:
Move the control lever to the left and place it into
any of the five lower notches. The further forward
the blade clutch/depth control lever is moved, the
deeper or lower the blade wilt cut into the ground.

SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
FrontWheelAdjustment
Clips

WARNING: Always place the blade clutch/
depth control lever in the DISENGAGED
position and turn the edger's engine off before
performing any adjustments.
Before operating the edger with the blade in the
trimming (horizontal) position, it is necessary to alter
the position of the front, left wheel.
When operating the edger with the curb wheel lowered
(on models so equipped), it is necessary to alter the
position of the front, right wheel. To do either, proceed
as follows:
To change position of the front, left wheel, remove
the hairpin clip on the left. To change position of the
front, right wheel, remove the hairpin clip on the
right. See Figure 8.
Reposition the wheel by sliding it down the front
axle toward the opposite wheel. See Figure 8.
Secure the wheel in its new location by inserting the
hairpin clip removed earlier in the hole found
immediately adjacent to it. See Figure 8.

NOTE: Wheel stylesvary bymodel.
Figure

EdgerBladeAngleAdjustment
WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may throw
objects causing personal injury. Keep area
clear of bystanders and do not operate
without guards in place.

Edging
Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the second
notch from the right will put the spindle assembly at a
90 ° angle for vertical edging as illustrated in Figure 11.

The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positions. To
adjust the blade angle, proceed as follows:
Place the blade clutch!depth control lever in the
disengaged position (top notch).

,i_

depth
controlAlways
lever place
in thetheDISENGAGED
WARNING:
blade clutch/
position before adjusting the blade angle.
Pull forward on the blade angle adjustment lever
before rotating the spindle assembly.
Release the blade angle adjustment lever into one
of the notches on the pivot bracket. See Figure 9.

NOTE: Wheel styles vary by model.

Figure 11
Beveling
Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the third,
fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh notch (from the right) wilt
put the spindle assembly at various angles for beveling
with the edger as illustrated in Figure 12.

Blade Angle
Adjustment Lever

IMPORTANT: When the spindle assembly is rotated
counter-clockwise (putting the blade closer to a
horizontal position), it IS necessary to change the
position of the front, left wheel to prevent the edger
blade from striking the wheel. See Front WheelAdjustment
earlier in this section.

Pivot Bracket
Spindle Assembly
Figure 9
Trenching
Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the notch
furthest to the right will put the spindle assembly at a
proper angle for trenching with the edger as illustrated
in Figure 10.

NOTE: Wheel styles vary by model.

Figure 12
WARNING: Always place the blade clutch/
depth control lever in the DISENGAGED
position before adjusting the blade angle.

NOTE: Wheel stylesvary by model.
Figure

To adjust the height of the curb wheel, proceed as
follows:

Trimming
Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the notch
furthest to the left will put the spindle assembly at a
proper angle for trimming with the edger as illustrated in
Figure 13.

Perform the FrontWheelAdjustment
for curb wheel
operation as instructed earlier in this section.
Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb
height adjustment lever slightly to the left.
Place the right, rear wheel into an applicable
position in relation to the height of the curb to be
edged along.
Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock
the wheel in position. See Figure 14.

tit

NOTE: Wheel styles vary by model.

Figure 13

CurbWheelAdjustment

NOTE: Wheel stylesvary by model.
Figure

NOTE: The curb wheel is NOT standard on all units.

On models so equipped, the right, rear wheel of the
edger can be lowered into one of five positions to ease
the task of edging along a curb.

SECTION6: MAINTAINING& SERVICING
THE EDGER
Pivot Points
,_

and ground against the engine before
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
performing
any adjustment,
repairs
or
maintenance. Refer to Figure 2.

Lubricate the pivot points on the blade angle
adjustment lever, blade clutch/depth control lever and
curb height adjustment lever with light oil at least once a
season.

Lubrication

CuttingHead Bearings
The two ball bearings in the blade spindle housing are
lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no
lubrication.

Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your edger for a detailed description of all
engine-related service specifications.

SpindleShaft
Lubricate the two shoulder spacers and the entire area
surrounding the compression spring on the edger's
spindle shaft with light oil (NOT WD-40) frequently
during the season. Do NOT allow rust to form in this
area. See Figure 15.

Wheels & Front Axle
Lubricate the wheels and front axle 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 oil.

Remove the blade spindle belt guard by removing
the hex screws, two lock washers and two hex nuts
which secure it to the blade spindle plate. See
Figure 17.
Blade Spindle Plate

Shoulder Spacer
Compression Spring
(Lubricate welll)

Hex Screws
Blade Spindle
Belt Guard

Figure 15

NOTE:Bladestylesvarybymodel.
Figure 17

Replacingthe EdgerBlade

Remove the belt from around the blade spindle
pulley.
Place the blade clutch!depth control lever in the
lowest notch (all the way forward).
Remove the engine pulley belt guard by removing
the two hex screws and two lock washers which

Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex
bolt head from spinning and the other to remove the
hex lock nut) to remove the edger blade. See
Figure 16.

secure it to the engine block. See Figure 18.

Hex

Bell Washer
Hex Bolt Head
Hex Lock Nut
NOTE: Wheel and blade stylesvary by model.

Figure 16
Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the
bell washer and hex lock nut.
Install the replacement edger blade, the bell
washer (cupped side facing inward) and the hex
lock nut removed earlier.

Figure 18
Remove the belt from around the engine pulley.
Install the replacement drive belt around both the
blade spindle pulley and the engine pulley.
Reattach the blade spindle belt guard to the blade
spindle plate with the hardware removed earlier.
Reattach the engine pulley belt guard to the engine
block with the hardware removed earlier.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the hex
lock nut to between 37 foot-lbs, and 50 foot- Ibs.

Replacingthe DriveBelt
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:

Place the blade angle adjustment lever in the
edging position. Refer to Figure 11.

both the blade spindle belt guard and the
WARNING: Never operate the edger without
engine pulley belt guard in place.

SECTION7: OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
Observe the following when preparing the edger for
long-term storage:

Store the edger in a dry, clean area. Do not store
next to any corrosive matedals, such as lawn
fertilizer.

Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on
page 10 of this manual.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed separately with the edger for
engine manufacturers's storage instructions.
Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting and corrosion.

Coat the edger, especially any springs and
bearings with a light oil or silicone spray.
IMPORTANT: When storing any type of power
equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage
shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment.

SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Engine fails to start

Dirty air cleaner
Engine needs to be primed
Fuel tank empty
Stale fuel in gasoline tank
Throttle control lever not in
starting position
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Spark plug fouled
Engine flooded

Engine runs erratic

Spark plug wire loose
Stale fuel in gasoline tank
Vent in gas cap plugged
Water or dirt in fuel system
Dirty air cleaner
Carburetor out of adjustment

Engine overheats

Corrective Action

Possible Cause(s)

Engine oil level low
Air flow restricted
Dirty air filter
Carburetor not adjusted properly

Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your unit.
Push primer bulb two or three times.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Move throttle lever to FAST position.
Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your unit.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Clear vent of any debds.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Refer to the Briggs &
packed with your
Refer to the Briggs &
packed with your

Stratton Operator/Owner
unit.
Stratton Operator/Owner
unit.

Manual
Manual

Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Clean the area around the engine's cooling fins.
Replace the engine's air filter
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your unit.

Excessive vibration

Edger blade bent or damaged
Blade spindle bent or damaged

Replace edger blade.
Contact an authodzed MTD service dealer.

Drive belt slips

Belt wom or stretched

Replace drive belt.

SECTION9: MODELSERIES580 PARTSLIST

20
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V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and
disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt
can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Ref.
No.

Part Number

Ref.
No.

Description

Part Number

Description

712-0413

Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-18

16.

781-0086

Spindle Pulley Belt Guard

736-0317

Bell Washer, .64 x 1.25 x .18

17.

714-0122

Square Key, 3/16 x.75

781-0076

Blade Guard

18.

754-0142

V-belt, 3/8

750-0118

Sleeve, .632 x .875 x .90

19.

756-0327B

Engine Pulley, 3/8 x .75 x 2.38

712-0287

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

20.

687-0100

Engine Pulley Belt Guard

736-0329

Lock Washer, 1/4

21.

712-0267

Hex Nut, 5/16-18

05034A

Bearing Housing

22.

736-0242

Befleville Washer, .340 x .872

741-0155

Ball Bearing, .62 x 1.38 x .44

23.

736-0119

Lock Washer, 5/16

715-0121

Spirol Pin, 1/4 x 2.0

24.

710-0237

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .625

10.

781-0093

Adjustment Lever Assembly

25.

710-0152

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.0

11.

781-0078

Spindle Plate/Shaft Assembly

26.

736-0258

Flat Washer, .385 x 1.0 x. 135

12.

710-0751

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

27.

748-0160

Spacer, .753 x 1.25 x .175

13.

750-0229

Spacer, .635 x .88 x 1.03

28.

781-0748

Triplex Edger Blade, 9"

14.

756-0449

Sheave, .6255 x .6295

781-0080

Standard Edger Blade, 9"

732-0188A

Double-torsion

15.

710-0929

29.

Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 4.5

Spring

ModelSeries580

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Spindle assembly shown forreference only.
See page 13 for parts breakdown)

ModelSeries580
Ref.
No.

Part Number

Description

Ref.
No.

Part Number

Description

712-0267

Hex Nut, 5/16-18

32.

738-0898

Front Axle, .50 x 7.98

736-0119

Lock Washer, 5/16

33.

710-0654A

Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

712-0287

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

34.

714-0104

Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.0

736-0329

Lock Washer, 1/4

35.

736-0264

Flat Washer, .330 x .630 x .0635

781-0095

Debris Deflector

36.

736-3050

Flat Washer, .406 x .810 x .051

731-0725

Debris Guard

37.

711-0392

Adjustment Ferrule

781-0087

Flap Bracket, 1.12 x 5.5

38.

712-0266

Center Lock Nut, 3/8-24

736-0342

Flat Washer, .283 x .75 x .030

39.

732-0552

Curb Adjustment Lever Assembly

710-0252

Hex Screw w/Nose,

40.

749-0941

Support Strut, 15.91

10.

710-0751

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

41.

781-0075

Spindle Extension Arm

11.

710-0402

Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 4.5

42.

738-0258

Shoulder Screw, .498 x .250

12.

714-0115

Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.0

43.

736-0255

Bell Washer, .51 x 1.14 x .040

13.

712-0114

Slotted Hex Nut, 1/2-20

44.

736-0272

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .060

14.

736-0112

Sphere Washer, .531 x 1.6 x .045

45.

750-0535

Spacer, .376 x .625 x .22

15.

711-0386

Spacer, .38 x .50 x 3.75

46.

736-0169

Lock Washer, 3/8

16.

781-0090

Spindle Pivot Bracket Assembly

47.

712-0798

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

17.

715-0143

Spirol Pin, 1/4x 1.25

48.

781-0100

Curb Height Adjustment Plate

18.

732-0187

Compression Spring

49.

720-0241

Wing Knob Assembly

19.

711-0379

Shoulder Spacer, .635 x .620

50.

736-0451

Saddle Washer, .320 x .93

20.

710-0607

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .50

51.

710-1174

21.

736-0504

Wave Washer, .510 x .75 x .017

Curved Head Carriage Bolt,
5/16-18 x .75

22.

738-0108

Shoulder Screw, .498 x 1.45

52.

749-0666

Blade Clutch/Depth Control Lever

23.

734-1268

T-tread Wheel (shown)
w/Ball Bearing, 8 x 1.75

53.

736-0271

Spring Washer, .317 x .625 x .099

54.

710-3103

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.0

1/4-20 x .85

734-1781

Slot Tread Wheel
w/Plastic Bearing, 8 x 1.75

55.

749-0937

Lower Handle

56.

749-0936A

Upper Handle (Loop Style)

24.

736-0105

Spring Washer, .401 x .871 x .063

57.

781-0081

Depth Adjustment Bracket

25.

712-0241

Hex Nut, 3/8-24

58.

732-0369

Compression Spring, .55 x 1.37

26.

736-0452

Bell Washer, .396 x 1.14 x .095

59.

736-0204

Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .030

27.

710-0793

Round Head Ribbed-neck Bolt,
3/8-24 x .89

60.

712-0158

Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18

28.

781-0580

Front Axle Arm

61.

720-0283

Foam Grip

62.

747-1164

Clutch Rod, 3/8 x 33.5

63.

681-0044

Edger Base

64.

720-0297

Foam Grip (Loop Handle), 20

65.

781-0091A

Upper Handle Support Plate

66.

749-0938

Upper Handle (T-Style)

29.

726-0221

Cap Speed Nut, 1/2

30.

734-1264

T-tread Wheel (shown)
w/Ball Bearing, 7 x 1.75

734-1797

31.

714-0101

Slot Tread Wheel
w/Plastic Bearing, 7 x 1.75
Internal Cotter Pin, .08 x 1.42

MANUFACTURER'S

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR:

YARD
The limited warranty

set forth below

is given by MTD

PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise
purchased and used in the United States, its possessions
and territories.
MTD warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on
the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance

with the Operator's Manual furnished

with the

product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any
resulting damages.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to. belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED

SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.
d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold
or exported outside of the United States of America.
its possessions and territories, except those sold
through MTD's authorized channels of export distribution.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned

product shall bind MTD. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of
the product as set forth above. (Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)
The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
or damages including, without limitation, expenses
incurred for substitute

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

This limited

the product.

coverage in the

following cases:
a, The engine or component parts thereof, These items
carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Please refer
to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these
items.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty.

lawn care ser-

product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

of the safety features

does not provide

or replacement

vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for
rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or
contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to RO. Box
368022, Cleveland. Ohio 44136-9722.
warranty

above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any

of the product shall void this War-

rarity. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.
How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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