Maintaining And Servicing The Edger - MTD 551 Operator's Manual

• • Release t hecurbheight a djustment levertolock
thewheel i nposition. SeeFigure 13.
Lower t heright, r earwheel b ymoving thecurb
height a djustment leverslightly totheleft.See
Figure 12.
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Curb/Height
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.
Curb Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 13
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING THEEDGER
,_ 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.
BearingBlock
On the Model 550 and551, the bearing block is
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours or at least once a season. On
the Model 521, simply apply oil through the tiny hole in
the cover plate. See Figure 14.
Model 550 and 551
Shown
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.
,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against engine before
performing the following steps.
Working in front of the edger, loosen the flange lock
nut on top of frame, allowing the idler pulley
assembly to pivot slightly out from the frame. See
Figure 15.
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