Maintaining And Servicing The Edger - Bolens 550 Operator's Manual

• Release thecurbheight a djustment lever t o lock
thewheel i nposition. SeeFigure 13.
• Lower theright,rearwheel b ymoving thecurb
height a djustment leverslightly totheleft.See
Figure 12.
Adjustment
Lever
/-
(Normal
Operating
Position)
Figure 12
Pivot the right, rear wheel into an applicable
position in relation to the height of the curb to be
edged along.
wb Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 13
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING THE EDGER
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustment, repairs or
maintenance.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your edger for
a detailed description of all engine-related service
specifications.
Wheels
Lubricate the wheels and bearings 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.
Pivot Points
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control bail,
blade depth control lever, and if applicable, the blade
adjustment lever, and curb height adjustment lever with
light oil at least once a season.
Bearing Block
The bearing block is equipped with a grease fitting.
Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours or at
least once a season. See Figure 14.
Fitting
Figure 14
Replacing the EdgerBlade
_ WARNING: The edger blade is sharp. Wear
leather work gloves to protect your hands
when working around the edger blade.
_IL WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against engine before
performing the following steps.
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