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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Model Series
530
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-coverad 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.
"'TD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-1057C
1/98

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model Series IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-coverad 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: Safe Operation

    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 YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR EDGER.

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    • Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is damage must be repaired before restarting and disconnected when cleadng jammed matedal from operating the edger. Remember, heavy vibration is blade. generally a sign of trouble. • Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold •...
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department. • Every edger has a model plate. You can locate it by standing in the operating position behind the unit and looking down at the rear of the frame.

  • Page 5: Section 4: Set-Up Instructions

    SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, Spark Spark Plug V-Slot service engine with gasoline Plug Wire on Engine instructed separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 6 CHECKING THE BLADE DEPTH CONTROL The blade depth control has been pre-adjusted Depth Control the factory. Before operating the edger, check the Lever adjustment of the control cable as follows: Start Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it Position away from the spark plug.
  • Page 7 BLADE TILT CONTROL The cutting blade can be adjusted to five positions; from beveling to edging to trenching. To adjust, make sure the engine is not running. Release the adjustment lever on the pivot bracket and pivot the lever to the desired cutting position.

  • Page 8: Starting The Engine

    SECTION 6" OPERATION The operation of any edger result foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result severe damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. recommend wide vision safety mask over spectacles standard safety glasses WARNING: lower blade blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks...
  • Page 9 Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the first or second notch at the top for beveling. See Figure 13. Figure 13 Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the fourth or fifth notch at the bottom trenching.

  • Page 10: Control Adjustment

    SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NOTE: Do not at any time make If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply any adjustment to edger without first loosen the screw shown in Figure 17 so the cable stopping engine will move freely beneath the clamp.
  • Page 11 WHEELS CUTTING HEAD BEARINGS Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a The two ball bearings in the cutting head are season with light oil or engine oil. Also if the wheels lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of lubrication.

  • Page 12: Belt Removal

    Place a block of wood on the floor and tip the unit forward resting the blade spindle housing on the block of wood. Apply force down to compress spring blade shaft. Remove the belt from the engine pulley, then lift belt off blade pulley.
  • Page 13 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Dirty aircleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Choke not in ON position. Move switch to ON position. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
  • Page 14 Model 530 ENGINE SEE ENGINE MANUAL IMPORTANT: proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substi- tute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disen- gaging completely.
  • Page 15 Model 530 REF. REF. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 731-1931 720-0297 Black Bushing .515 Dia x .62 t Foam Grip t Blade Control Handle 734-1840 747-0976 Wheel 7 x 1.7 Aero Gray Control Cable 44" B & S 734-1779 746-0966 Wheel 7 x1.5 Diamond White t Control Cable 43"...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase States of America, its possessions and territories, within the United States of America, its possessions except those sold through manufacturer's and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, authorized channels of export distribution.

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