Assembly & Set-Up - MTD 520 Series Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information
available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize
yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that
this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual
may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Contents of Carton
• Edger (1)
• Edger Operator's Manual (1)
• Registration Card (1)
† If Equipped
NOTE: This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After setting up the edger, service the engine
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine
Operator's Manual.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
edger is observed from the operating position.
Assembly
Handle
Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that
may be present between the upper handle and the
lower handle.
1. Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps
into place. See 1 in Figure 2-1.
2
Figure 2-1
4
• Wing Knob and Rope Guide (1)
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)
• Parts/Warranty Supplement Sheet (1)
2. Tighten the star knobs (a), which are located
on both the left and right sides of the handle.
See 2 in Figure 2-1.
Control Cable Z-Fitting
Unwrap the control cable from the engine and route
it under the lower handle.
1. Hook the Z end of the brake cable into the
control from the outside to inside. See Figure
2-2.
Upper
Handle
1
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating
of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the
engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone an
authorized service dealer or contact us directly. Customer Support telephone
numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We
want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to
observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards
to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer
to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately
with your machine, for more information.
Blade Control
Z-Fitting
Figure 2-2
right left
and side of the machine are
• Trenching Blade Kit † (1)
• Fast Start Guide † (1)
• Oil (1)
Securing Control Cable
WARNING: The cable must be routed
properly to avoid contact with all sharp
edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts
damage the cable and render the
controls inoperative.
1. Press the stud found inside the snap fitting
into the hole found on the left side of the
upper handle, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Stud
1
Snap
Fitting
2
Figure 2-3
2. Push the snap fitting down on the handle to
secure it into place.
2
Upper
Handle