MTD Edger Manual L0503317

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Safety ®Assembly ®Operation oTips & Techniques ®Maintenance oTroubleshooting ®Parts Lists oWarranty

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

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. Safety Labels .................................................. 3

2. Safe Operation Practices ............................ 4-5

3. Setup & Assembly .......................................... 6

4. KnowYour Edger ............................................ 7

5. Operating Your Edger ..................................... 8

6. Making Adjustments ................................. 9-10

7. Maintaining & Servicing .......................... 11-12

8. Off-Season Storage ...................................... 12

9. Troubleshooting ............................................ 13

10. Parts List ................................................ 14-15

11. Warranty ...................................................... 16

Finding and Recording iVlodei Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW EQUIP=

MENT,please locate the model plateon the equipment and

copy the information to the sample model plate provided to

the righL Youcan locate the model plate by standingat the

operating position and lookingdown at the rearof the gas

lawn edger. This information will be necessary to use the

manufacturer'sweb site and/or help from the Customer Sup=

port Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.

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Modem Number

www, mtdproducts,com

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Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-731 O

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Customer Support

P_ease do NOTretum the unit to the retai_er from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

if you havedifficulty assembling this product or haveany

questions regardingthe controls,operation or maintenanceof

this unit, you can seek helpfrom the experts. Choose from the

options below:

Click here to search our knowledge base.

Search by product, keyword, or phrase.

1. Visit mtdproducts.com for many usefulsuggestions.

Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four

options reproduced in this sample to the right. Click on the

appropriate button and help is immediately available.

2. Phone a Customer Support Representative

at 1(800) 800=7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine°

related issues with regards to performance,power=rating,

specifications,warranty and service. Please refer to the

engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed

separatelywith your unit, for more

Login to check the status of your questions, modify

your inquiries, or update your personal profile.

Need local assistance? Click here to find authorized

service centers in your area.

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Need a manual and/or parts list? Download

literature from recent model years.

r Labels

Pleasetakea momentto reviewyoursafetylabels.

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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 machineis capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

,Failureto observe the following safetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

Children

Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalert to presence

of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto powerequipment

suchaslawnedgers.Theydonot understandthe dangers.

Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyou last saw

them.

1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingarea andunderwatchful

careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealert andturn lawnedgeroff if a childentersthearea.

3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure

yourvisionof a childwho mayrun into thelawnedger•

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatean

edger•Children14years oldand overshouldread and

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:

1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecare in handlinggasoline•Gasolineis extremely

flammableandthevapors are explosive.Seriouspersonal

injurycan occur whengasolineis spilled on yourselfor

yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or ona truck ortrailer

bedwith a plastic liner•Alwaysplace containersonthe

groundawayfromyour vehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck or

trailerand refuelit onthe ground•Ifthis is notpossible,

then refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portable

container,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof thefuel tankor

containeropeningat alltimes until fueling is complete.Do

notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice•

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources

of ignition•

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors

willaccumulateinthe area.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuel whileengineis hot or

running• Allow engineto cool at least two minutesbefore

refueling•

12.Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.Move

unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan open

flame,spark or pilot light as on a water heater,space heater,

furnace,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keeplawnedgerfree of grass,

leaves,or otherdebris build-up•Clean upoilor fuelspillage

and removeanyfuelsoakeddebris•

15.Allowa lawnedgerto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingto assemblethis machine•Read,understand,

andfollow allinstructionson the machineandin the

manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrols andthe properuse of this machinebefore

operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture and

regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts•

2. Thismachineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,not a

plaything•Therefore,exerciseextremecaution at alltimes.

Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to mow

grass•Donotuse itfor anyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis

machine•Children 14yearsold and overshould readand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Only responsible

individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe opera-

tion shouldbe allowedto use this machine•

4. Tohelpavoidbladecontact ora thrown objectinjury,stay in

operatorzonebehindhandlesand keepchildren,bystand-

ers,helpersand petsat least 75feetfrom lawnedgerwhile

it is in operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea•

5. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be

used.Removeallstones, sticks,wire, bones,toys andother

foreignobjectswhichcouldbe tripped overor pickedup

andthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscan cause serious

personalinjury•

6. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tion andwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protect

youreyes•Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious

injuryto the eyes•

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and

legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended•Neveroperate

this machinein barefeet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhilethe engine

and follow the warnings 10 Neveroverf fue tank F tankto no morethan _Jznch

• is running exceptwnere specmcallyrecommendedinthe

and nstructons belowbottomof filler neckto providefor fuelexpansion, operator's'manua

_.L_.. _.... 11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely•

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and Onthe machin÷

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9. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extreme

care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable

and thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occur whengasolineis spilledon yourselforyour clothes

which can ignite.Washeryour skinand changeclothes

immediately.

10.Donotput handsor feet nearrotatingparts.Contactwith

the rotatingbladecan amputatehandsand feet.

11.The bladecontrolhandleis a safety device.Neverbypass

itsoperation.Doing so, makesthemachineunsafeand may

causepersonal injury.

12.Neveroperatewithoutblade guard,debris shieldandblade

controlhandlein placeand working.

13.Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do

so, can resultin personalinjury.

14.Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

15.Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof alcohol

or drugs.

16.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancause a burn.Do

nottouch.

17.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.

Alwaysbesure of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the

handles.Walk,neverrun.

18.Donotoperatethis machineif it hasbeendroppedor dam-

aged.Returnmachineto your nearestauthorizedservicing

dealerfor examinationand repair.

19.Donotoperatethis machinewitha damagedor excessively

worncutting blade.

20. Neverattemptto clear materialfrom the bladeguardwhile

the engineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff,disconnectthe

spark plugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

21. Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto edge at

toofast of a rate.

22.Stay alert for unevensidewalks,terrain etc. Alwayspush

slowlyoverroughsurfaces.Do notusethis machineon

gravelsurfaces.

23. Donotoperatemachinein rain orwet soilconditions.

Alwaysoperatemachinefrom behindthe handlesand

positionyourselfwhere the directline of sight to cutting

bladeis blockedby guards.

24.Alwaysstopenginewhen edgingor trimmingisdelayedor

whentransportingmachinefrom onelocationto another.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Stopthe

engine,disconnectspark plugwireand ground againstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

25.Only use partsandaccessoriesmadefor this machineby

the manufacturer.Failureto do so, canresult in personal

injury.

26. If situationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,use

care andgoodjudgment.Telephone330_220-4683 or

1-800-800-7310 for CustomerSupportandthe nameof

your nearestdealer.

Service

1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn) Replacebladewith

theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O£.M.) bladeonly,

listedin thismanual.'Use of partswhich do notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceandcompromisesafety!"

4. Lawnedgerbladesaresharp andcancut. Wrapthe blade

orweargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besurethe equip-

mentis in safeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly'.

7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthe spark plugwire andgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe lawnedgerfor anydamage.Repair

thedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe lawnedger.

8. Neverattempt to makea wheel orcutting height adjust-

mentwhilethe engineis running.

9. Manycomponentsonyour new edgercan wearwith

continueduse. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck

alledgercomponentsand replaceimmediatelywith

originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,

listedin this manual."Useof parts whichdo not meetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

10.Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeed

theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedof the engine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper

disposalof fluidsand materialscan harmtheenvironment.

uaubefore attemptingto

resuUt in personaUinJury_

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IM PORTANT:

UpperHandle

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RopeGuide

Figure 1

HandKnobs

LowerHandle

WingKnob

UpperHandle

Figure 2

Securing the Handle

IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedWITHOUTGASOLINE.

Aftersettingupthe unit,serviceenginewithgasolineas

instructedin the separateenginemanualpackedwithyour

unit. Besure to serviceenginewiththe oilenclosedwith

thisunit as instructedin theseparateenginemanual

NOTE: Referenceto right or left handside of the edgeris

observedfromthe operatingposition.

Positioning the Edger HandJes

1. Removeand discardanypackagingcardboardthat

maybepresentbetweenthe upperhandleandthe

lowerhandle.

2. Depressthe bladecontrolat the top of the upper

handleandpivotthe upperhandleupwarduntilit

snapsinto place.

3. Tightenthe handknobs,whichare locatedon boththe

leftand rightsidesof the handle.SeeFigure2.

Attaching the Starter Rope

1. Locatethe ropeguidefoundon the rightsideof the

upperhandle.

2. Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the wingknobwhich

securesthe ropeguideto theupperhandle.See

Figure1.

3. Standbehindthe unitand holdthe bladecontrol

againstthe upperhandleandgentlypullthe starter

ropeoutof theengine.

WARNING: The edger MadeWiLL

rotate when the starter rope is pulled.

NOTE: The starterropewill notpullout of

the engineunlessthe bladecontrol(referto Figure1)

is depressedagainstthe upperhandle.

1. S@the starterropethroughthe topof theropeguide.

2. Retightenthe wing knobwhichsecuresthe ropeguide

to the upperhandle.

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Model 550show here.

Figure 3

WARNING;

Be familiar with all controls and

theirproperoperation,Knowhow

to stopthe machine and disengage

them quicHy,

NOTE: Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour

edgerfora detaileddescriptionof allengine-related

controlsandcomponents.

Starter Rope /Recoil Starter

The pullrope/recoilstarteris usedto startthe engine.

Primer

The primeris usedto pumpgas into thecarburetorand

aidin startingthe engine.Useit to start a coldengine,

butdo not use it to restarta warmengineaftera short

shutdown.

NOTE: Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour

edgerfora detaileddescriptionof allengine-related

controlsandcomponents.

Blade Control

Locatedon the upperhandle,the bladecontrolmustbe

depressedagainstthe upperhandlein orderto operate

the unit.Releasingthe bladecontrolstopsthe engine

andthe edgerblade. SeeFigure3.

Blade Depth Control Lever

The bladedepthcontrolleveris locatedon the rightside

of the upperhandle.It is usedto controlthedepthof the

cut. Thefurtherforwardthe bladedepthcontrolleveris

moved,the deeperintothesoil the edgerbladewill cut.

SeeFigure3.

Bevel Adjustment Lever (if so equipped)

The beveladiustmentlever,if so equipped,is located

on thefront, leftportionof the edger,behindthe edger

blade,It is usedto vary theangleof theedgerblade

betweenoneof threepositionsfor edging/trenchingor

bevelededging.SeeFigure3.

Curb Height Adjustment Lever

#f so equipped)

The curbheightadiustmentlever,if so equipped,is

foundon the rearportionof the edger,Whenplacedin

an applicablenotch,it aids in stabilizingthe edgerwhile

edginggrassalonga curb.SeeFigure3.

IMPORTANT: Becomefamiliarwithall thecontrols

beforeoperatingtheedger.

Be familiar with all

controls and their

proper operation,

Know how to stop the

machine and disen-

gage them quickJy.

NOTE: Referto

the Engine Manual

packed withyour

edger for a detailed

description of all en-

gine-related controls

and components.

IMPORTANT:

Becomefamilial with

all the controls before

operatingthe edger.

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WARNING

Do not lower blade

if blade is over

concrete, asphalt,

rocks or the like. The

blade can strikethe

supporting surface,

resulting in personal

injury or property

damage.

Never fill fuel tank

indoors,with engine

runningor until the

engine has been

allowed to cool for

at least two minutes

after running.

This control mecha-

nism is a safety

device. Never attempt

to bypass its opera-

Lion,

The operationof anyedgercan result

inforeign objects beingthrown intothe

which can resultin severeeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses

or eyeshields.Werecommendwide

vision safetymaskfor over spectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade

is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the

like. The blade can strike the sup-

porting surface, resulting in personal

injuryor property damage.

Edging

Adding Gasoline And Oil

Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructed

in the EngineManualpackedwithyour edger,Read

instructionscarefully,

WARNING: Neverfill fuel tank indoors,

with engine running or until the engine

has beenallowed to cool for at least

two minutes after running.

Starting The Engine

NOTE: Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour

edgerfora detaileddescriph'onofall engine=related

controlsandcomponents.

Tostart theedger'sengine,proceedas follows:

1, Movethe bladedepth controlleverbackto the

STARTpositionin the adiacent(top)notch,

2, Depressthe primerbulbthreetimes,pausingtwoto

threesecondsbetweeneachpush,In cold weather

(below50°F/19°C),it maybenecessaryto depress

the primerbulbfouror fivetimes,

IMPORTANT:Usingthe primerto restarta warm

engineaftera shortshutdownis usuallynotnecessary,

Doingso mayresultina floodedengine,

3, Standingbehindthe unit,depressthebladecontrol

andholdit againstthe upperhandlewithyourleft

hand,

WARNING: Thiscontrol mechanism

is a safety device. Neverattempt to

bypass its operation.

4, With yourright hand,graspthe recoilstarterhandb

andslowlypullthe ropeoutwarduntil enginereaches

the startof its compressioncycle (theropewill pull

slightlyharderat thispoint),

5, Afterslowlyallowingthe ropeto recoil,pullthe rope

witha rapid,continuous,full arm stroke,Keepa firm

griponstarter handlethroughoutthe entirestroke,

6, Allowthe starterhandbto slowlyreturnto therope

guide,

NOTE: If the enginefailsto startafterthreepuffs,

depresstheprimeran additionaltwotimesbefore

pullingthestarterropeagain.

Tobeginedging,proceedas follows:

1, Movethe unitover to theareato beedged,making

surethatthe bft rearwheelis on a hardsurfaceand

the bladeis overthe areato becut, SeeFigure4,

Figure 4

2, Movethe bladedepthcontrolleverto the leftandplace

intothe nextlowernotch, Thenmakea passalongthe

areato beedgedbeforeproceedingto the nextnotch,

Thefurtherforwardthe bladedepthcontrolleveris

moved,the deeperor lowerthe bladewill cut intothe

ground, Severalpassesmaybenecessaryto obtain

the desireddepthof cut, Do not lowertheblademore

thanonedepthnotchat a timewithoutmakinga pass,

3, For bestresults,proceedslowlyalongthe pathbeing

edged,slowlymovingthe edgerbackandforththrough

the cuttingarea,againmakingsureto keepthe left

rearwheelonthe hardsurfaceandthe bladeinthe

cuttingpath,closeto but not touchingthe edgeof the

hardsurface,

4, Onceyou havereachedthe endof yourcutting path,

raisethe bladecontrolleverbackinto the START

position,moveto the nextareato becut, andproceed

againfromstep 1,

Stopping The Engine

Tostopthe edger'sengine,releasethe bladecontrol

handle,

NOTE: Seeyourenginemanua/packedwithyourunit for

moredetailedinstructions.

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Edging Along A Curb

NOTE: Edgerfeaturesvaryby model.All edgermodels

do NOTcomeequippedto edgealongacurb noris there

a curb wheelkit availableto modifyyour edgerif it was

not purchasedequippedto doso.

Onmodelsso equipped,the right,rearwheelof the

edgercan be loweredintooneof fivepositionsto ease

the taskof edgingalonga curb,

Toadiustto the heightof the curbwheel,proceedas

follows:

1, Lowerthe right,rearwheelby movingthe curb height

adjustmentleverslightlyto the left, SeeFigure5,

2, Pivotthe right,rearwheelintoanapplicablepositionin

relationto the heightofthe curbto beedgedalong,

3, Releasethe curb heightadiustmentleverto lockthe

wheelin position,SeeFigure6,

4, Proceedbackto step1 underEdgingat the beginning

of thispage,

NOTE: Severalpassesmaybenecessaryto obtainthe

desireddepthof cut. Do notIowerblademorethanone

depthnotchat a time.

ustment Lever

Figure 5

Lowered Position

Figure 6

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BevelAdjustment NOTES:

NOTE: Edgerfeaturesvaryby mode/.A// edgermodels

doNOTcomeequippedwitha bevel adjustmentnor

is therea beveladjustmentkit availableto modifyyour

edgerif it wasnot purchasedequippedto do so.

Theangleof the edgerbladecan beadiustedbyplacing

the beveladiustmentin oneof threepositionsfor edging

or bevelededging,SeeFigure7,

WARNING

Rotating cutting blade

may throw objects

causing personaJ

injury.Keeparea clear

of bystanders and do

not operate without

guards in place.

Figure 7

_L ARNING: Rotating cutting blade may

throw objects causing personal injury.

Keeparea clear of bystanders and do

not operate without guards in place.

Beveling

in orderto achievea bevellededge,setthe bevel

adjustmentlever(referto Figure7) inthe first (left hand)

orthird (righthand)notchto placethe edgerbladein

positionfor beveling,Seepositionsbelowin Figure8,

Left Hand Position Right Hand Position

Beveted Edging Positions

Figure 8

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_lb ARNING: Dwconnect the spark plug

wire and ground against the engine

before performing any adjustment,

repairs or maintenance.

Lubrication

Engine

Refertothe EngineManualpackedwithyouredgerfora

detaileddescriptionof allengine=relatedservicespecs,

WheeW

Lubricatethe wheelsandbearingsat leastoncea

seasonwitha lightoil, Alsoif thewheelsareremovedfor

any reason,lubricatethe surfaceof the axle boltandthe

innersurfaceof the wheelwith lightoil

Pivot Points

Lubricatethe pivotpointsonthe bladecontrolbail,blade

depthcontrollever,andif applicable,the bladeadiust=

mentlever,andcurb heightadiustmentleverwithlight oil

at leastoncea season,

Bearing Block

Lubricatethe bearingNeckonce a season,oras needed

by simplyapplyingoil at each endof thecoverplate,

SeeFigure9,

Lubricate

Figure 9

Replacing the Edger Blade

WARNING: The edger blade issharp.

Wear leather work gloves to protect

your hands when working around the

edger blade.

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug

wire and ground against engine before

performing the following steps.

1, Workingin frontof the edger,loosentheflange lock

nuton top of frame,allowingthe idlerpulleyassembly

to pivotslightlyout fromtheframe,SeeFigure10,

_ Flange Lock Nut

Flywheel '.................................................................................................................<--_'_/A! ti/___

Flat Side

of Be,t Assemb,y _VBSide Guar

Figure 10

2, Withyourother hand,carefullyreachunderthe rearof

the unit andremovethe belt fromaroundthe engine

flywheelpulley,

3, Removethe spindlesheavesbelt guardbyremoving

the twoself4appingscrewswhichsecureit to the

bladeplateassembly,

4, Usetwowrenches(onewrenchto preventthe hex

bolt headfromspinningandthe otherto removethe

flangenut) to removethe edgerblade,

Referto Figure11,

Figure 11

5, Removeanddiscardthe edgerbladebut retainthe

flangenut,

6, Installthe replacementedgerbladeandthe flangenut

removedearlier,

IMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe flange

nutto between37footqbs,and50footqbs,

7, Reinstallthe spindlebeltguardwiththe selftapping

screwsremovedearlier,

8, Carefullyplacethe drivebelt backonto theengine

flywheelpulley,andretightentheflange locknuton

the top of the frame,

IMPORTANT:Makecertainthatthe drivebelt is

seatedcorrectlyonthe bladespindleandthat it is riding

smoothlyonthe spindlesheavesandis notpinched

betweenthem,Repeatthefirst threestepsif the beltis

pinched,

The edger blade

is sharp. Wear

Wather work gtoves

to protect your hands

when working around

the edger blade

Disconnect the spark

plug wire and ground

against the engine

before performing

any adjustment,

repairs or mainte-

nance.

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Replacina the Drive Belt 5 Workingfromthefrontoftheedger,p[acethebe[tonto

j the spindlesheaves route_tbackonto the two_d[er

IMPORTANT:Toaid inreassemb[y,notethe orientation ..... _ tk...... t_,,,t_,th....... _ _h,,_,

of the drivebelton the twoidlerpulleysandthe engine _[[_'y_........ P................ _..... '......

WARNING

Never operate the

edger without the

spindle sheaves belt

guard in place.

flywheelpulleyprior to performingthe followingsteps.

Referto Figure10.

Theedgerdrivebelt is subjectto wearandshouldbe

replacedif any signsof cracking,shreddingor rotting

arepresent.To replacethe belt,proceedas follows:

1. Workinginfrontof the edger,loosentheflange

locknut ontop of frame,allowingthe idlerpulley

assemblyto pivotslightlyoutfromthe frame.See

Figure10.

2. With yourotherhand,carefullyreachunderthe

rearof the unitandremovethe beltfrom aroundthe

engineflywheelpulley.

3. Removethespindlesheavesbeltguardby removing

the twoself=tappingscrewswhichsecureit to the

bladeplateassembly.SeeFigure10.

4. Carefullyremovethe belt fromoff of the pulleys,

againmakingsureto notethe orientationof the belt.

Discardthe belt.

IMPORTANT:Makecertainthat the"V" side of the belt

is seatedintothe top pulleyandthe fiatside ofthe beltis

seatedintothe bottompulley.

6. Reinstallthe spindlesheavesbelt guardwiththe self

tappingscrewsremovedearlier.

7. Makecertainthat thedrive beltis on the engine

flywheelpulleyandidlerpulleys,andretightenthe

flangelocknuton the top of theframe.

IMPORTANT:Makecertainthat thedrive beltis seated

correctlyand thatit is ridingsmoothlyon the spindle

sheavesandis not pinchedbetweenthem. Repeatthe

firstthree stepsif the belt is pinched.

WARNING: Neveroperate the edger

without the spindle sheaves belt guard

in place.

Installthereplacementbelt(PartNo.754_04032B)inthe

sameconfigurationthattheoriginalbeltwasroutedas

follows:

Off-Season Storage

Observethefollowingwhenpreparingthe edgerfor

long-termstorage:

1. Cleanandlubricateunitthoroughlyas instructedon

page11of this manual

2. Referto the EngineManualpackedseparately

withthe edgerfor enginemanufacturers'sstorage

instructions.

3. Coatthe edgerbladewithchassisgreaseto prevent

rustingandcorrosion.

4. Storethe edgerin adry,clean area.Donot storenext

to anycorrosivematerials,suchas lawnfertilizer.

5. Coatthe edger,especiallyany springsandbearings

witha lightoil orsiliconespray.

IMPORTANT:Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipment

inan poorlyventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshould

betakento rustproofthe equipment.

12

Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Engine faiB to start Dirty air cleaner Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour unit.

Engineneedsto beprimed Pushprimerbulbtwo or threetimes.

Fueltankempty Filltank withclean,fresh gasoline.

Stalefuelin gasolinetank Draingasolineandrefilltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

Sparkplugwire disconnected. Connectthe sparkplugwire to the sparkplug.

Sparkplugfouled Clean,adjustgapor replacesparkplug.

Engineflooded Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour unit.

Engine runs erratic Sparkplugwire loose

Stalefuelin gasolinetank

Ventin gas capplugged

Wateror dirt in fuelsystem

Dirty aircleaner

Carburetoroutof adjustment

Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

Draingasoline& refilltankwith clean,fresh gasoline.

Clearventof any debris.

Drainfueltank. Refillwith freshfuel.

Referto the EngineManualpackedwith yourunit.

Referto the EngineManualpackedwith yourunit.

m m _

Engine Overheats Engineoil levellow Fillcrankcasewith properoil.

Airflow restricted Clean theareaaroundthe engine'scoolingfins.

Dirty airfilter Replacetheengine'sairfilter.

Carburetornotadjustedproperly Referto the EngineManualpackedwith yourunit.

Excessive Vibration Edgerbladebent ordamaged Replaceedgerblade.

Bladespindlebent ordamaged Contactan authorizedMTDservicedealer.

Drivebelt Slips Belt wornor stretched Replacedrivebelt.

For parts and/or

accessories please

call 1-330-220-4683,

or 1-800-800-7310

www.mtdproducts.com

13

BU

PartLmst.

Spindle Assembmy

Model 550 & 520

Model520

TfioStarBlade

PLEASE NOTE: Edger

features and compo=

nents vary by model.

NOT all parts listed

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

www.mtdproducts.com

u

V=BELTSarespeciallydesignedto engageanddisen=

gagesafely,Asubstitute(non=OEM)V=Beltcan

bedangerousby not disengagingcompletely,

1 687=02126 BladePlateAssembly 15 747=04110 BladeAdiustmentRod

2 710=04389 HexScrew,5/16=18 16 750=04105 Spacer,,63 x 1,12x 1,06

3 710=0599 Self=tappingScrew,1/4=20 17 750=0547 Spacer,,64 x,88x ,50

4 710=1143A HexScrew,5/8=18 18 754=04032B Belt

5 712=0417A FlangeNut,5/8=18 19 756=0449 Sheave

6 714=3010 CotterPin3/32 x,625 20 781=0080 Blade

7 718=04012 BearingCup 21 781=0427 BeltGuard

8 731=04207 BearingBlock 22 787=01081A CoverPlate

9 731=05064 BladeGuard 23 781=0748 Tri=starBlade(Opt.Access.)

10 732=0188A DoubleTorsionSpring 24 711=1017 ClevisPin

11 732=04169 CompressionSpring 25 714=0104 CotterPin

12 736=04088 FlatWasher,635x1,24x,181 26 736=0342 FlatWasher,,260x,72

13 738=0706B ShoulderScrew 27 787=01075A CoverPlate

14 741=0524 Bearing,,625ID x 1,57OD

14

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 PulleyMountSpacer 30 711_04361 Axle Shaft,50x6,65

8 756_04148 Flat[diet Pulley,2,50D 31 711_04392A FrameSpacer,50x9,25

9 756q150A CombinationFlywheeIPulley 32 712-04065 RangeNut 3/8q6

10 787-01229 Frame 33 726-0299 PushCap 1/2"rod

11 710-0726 HexScrew,5/16q2 34 732-04045 TorsionSpring

12 710q174 CarriageBolt,5/16q8 35 734q987 Wheel8xl,8

13 710q205 RopeGuide(EyeBofi) 36 734q988 WheelTxl,8

14 710-3180 HexScrew,5/16q8 37 736-0234 FlatWasher,,385x 1,5x,075

15 712-04063 LockRangeNut,5/16q8 38 738-04149 ShoulderScrew,3/8q6

16 720-0142 Grip 39 738-0929 ShoulderScrew,3/8q6

17 720-0279 Wing Nut 40 750-04129 Spacer

18 720-04052 HandKnob 41 787-01239 DualWheeIBracket

19 732-0369 CompressionSpring 42 711-04362 Spacer

20 746_04035 ControlCaNe (Briggs&Stratton)43 736_0232 WaveWasher

21 746-04036 WheelAdiustmentCaNe 44 750-04427 Spacer,,525x ,775x ,1125

22 747-0976A BladeControl 45 750-04428 Spacer,,525x,775x ,3125

23 749-04183 UpperHandle 46 787-01240 WheeIBracket

15

Hand[elFrame/

Wheel Assembly

Model 550 & 520

PLEASE NOTE: Edger

features and compo-

nents vary by mode[.

NOT a[[ parts listed

here and pictured on ,

this page are standard }

equipment,

For parts and/or

accessories please

call 1-330.220-4683,

or 1-800-800-73!0

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenby MTDLLCwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its posses_

sionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

for a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchase

andwill,at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto

bedefectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarrantyshallonly

applyif this producthas beenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withthe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,and hasnot been

subiectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper

maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause

of otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe installationor

useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby MTDfor use

withthe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to

any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodof thirty (30)daysfromthedate of purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOW TO OBTAmNSERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,or

contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or

call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at

www.mtdproducts.com.

This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applbablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutchadiustments,deck

adiustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto use

orexposure,

d, Serviceeompbtedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice

dealer,

e, MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution,

f, Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineMTDparts,

g, Transportationchargesandservicecalls,

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant°

ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable

period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-

fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, exceptas

mentioned above,given by any person or entity, includinga dealer

or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the

period of the warranty,the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable

for incidental or consequential loss or damageincluding, without

limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care

services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alteration of safety features of the

product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor

loss,damage,or iniuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to othersandtheir

propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.

This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original

purchaseror to the personfor whomit waspurchasedas a gift.

NOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY: ThislimitedwaF

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayabe haveother rights

whichvaryfromstateto state,

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage,

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44138-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4883