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Yard Machines 532 Operator's Manual

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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
Edger
Models 532
534
Model 534 Shown
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester 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 INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10139C.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 PERATOR’S ANUAL Edger Models 532 Model 534 Shown IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining and Servicing The Edger..............10 Off-season Storage ....................11 Troubleshooting ....................12 Models 532 & 534 Parts List ................13 Warranty Information..................Back Cover FINDING MODEL NUMBER 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION 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 YOUR EDGER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 4 • Never direct discharge of material towards • Muffler and engine become hot during operation bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid touching.

  • Page 5: Assembling The Edger

    Model 534 • Place the rubber boot at the end of the spark plug wire over an engine head bolt. See Figure 2A. Model 532 • Place the metal head of the spark plug wire over Lower Handle the “V” groove cut in the front of the engine shroud.

  • Page 6: Know The Edger

    • Stand behind the unit and hold the blade control • Loosen the jam nut found on the depth cable and bail against the upper handle and gently pull the again attempt to place the blade depth control lever starter rope out of the engine. in the start position.

  • Page 7: Operating The Edger

    Blade Control Bail Pull Rope / Blade Depth Control Lever Recoil Starter Blade Tilt Control Throttle Control Primer Curb Wheel Control Lever (if so equipped) Figure 6 SECTION 4: OPERATING THE EDGER The operation of any edger can result To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows: WEAR YOUR in foreign objects being thrown into SAFETY GLASSES...

  • Page 8: Making Adjustments

    WARNING: This control mechanism is a NOTE: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, safety device. Never attempt to bypass its depress the primer an additional two times before operation. pulling the starter rope again. • With your right hand, grasp the starter handle and Stopping The Engine slowly pull the rope outward until the engine reaches the start of its compression cycle (the rope...
  • Page 9 Trenching Set the blade tilt control lever (refer to Figure 8) in the fourth or fifth notch to place the edger blade in position for trenching. See Figure 11. Curb Wheel Control Lever (Normal Operating Position) Trenching Position Figure 12 Figure 11 Edging Along A Curb (models so equipped)

  • Page 10: Maintaining And Servicing The Edger

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING THE EDGER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire • Remove the belt guard by removing the single self- and ground against the engine before tapping screw which secures it to the blade spindle. performing any adjustment, repairs or See Figure 15.

  • Page 11: Off-Season Storage

    Lubrication Pivot Points Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle, WARNING: Always stop engine curb wheel control lever, blade depth control lever and disconnect spark plug wire before the blade adjustment lever with light oil at least once a cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of season.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Dirty air cleaner Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Engine needs to be primed Push primer bulb two or three times. Fuel tank empty Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Stale fuel in gasoline tank Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

  • Page 13: Models 532 & 534 Parts List

    SECTION 9: MODELS 532 & 534 PARTS LIST Spindle Assembly Edger base assembly shown for reference only. See page 14 for handle & frame parts breakdown. Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 732-0862 Compression Spring 736-0142 Flat Washer, .281 x .50 x .063 710-1627 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 5.25...
  • Page 14 Models 532 & 534...
  • Page 15 Handle / Frame Assembly Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 681-0141 Front Wheel Bracket Assembly 756-0625 Cable Roller 710-0116 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.0 781-0741 Depth Index Bracket 710-0134 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 781-0742 Depth Index Lever 710-0578 Machine Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 781-0746...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...

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