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Operator's Manual
Edger
Models 520
550
551
554
Model 550 and 551 Shown
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-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor 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 arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00527E
(3/04)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Content Page Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining And Servicing Your Edger Assembling Your Edger Off Season Storage Know Your Edger Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Edger Making Adjustments Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
4. Never o perate withdamaged s afety devices. 18.Onlyuseparts andaccessories made forthis Failure todoso,canresult i npersonal injury. machine b ythemanufacturer. Failure todoso,can 5. Never r unanengine indoors o r ina poorly result i npersonal injury. 19. Ifsituations o ccur w hicharenotcovered inthis ventilated a rea. -
Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Edger
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT Upper Handle GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the 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: Section 3: Know Your Edger
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR EDGER Control Bail Blade Depth Control Lever (Transport Position Shown) Pull Rope / Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Bevel Adjustment (If Equipped) Primer Spindle Sheaves Belt Guard NOTE: Wheel and blade styles vary by model. Yours may differ slightly. Model 550 and 551 Shown. - Page 7 SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR EDGER The operation of any edger can result • After slowly allowing the rope to recoil, pull the rope in foreign objects being thrown into with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm the eyes, which can result in severe grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke.
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Page 8: Section 5: Making Adjustments
Edging AlongA Curb(models so • Pivot the right, rear wheel into an applicable position in relation to the height of the curb to be equipped) edged along. • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models the wheel in position. - Page 9 throw objects causing personal injury. Flange Lock Nut WARNING: Rotating cutting blade Keep area clear of bystanders and do not operate without guards in place. Beveling In order to achieve a bevelled edge, set the bevel adjustment lever (refer to Figure 8) in the first (left hand) Engine or third (right hand) notch to place the edger blade in Flywheel Pulley...
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Page 10: Section 6: Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger
IMPORTANT:Make certain that the drive belt is seated • Install the flat washer (part no. 736-04088) and the triplex edger blade (part no. 781-0748) that are correctly on the blade spindle and that it is riding packed separately in the box. smoothly on the spindle sheaves and is not pinched •... - Page 11 Replacing t heEdger B lade e Lock Nut leather work gloves to protect your hands WARNING: The edger blade is sharp. Wear when working around the edger blade. Engine Flywheel ground against engine before WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire performing the following steps.
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Page 12: Section 8: Troubleshooting
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your unit. Excessive vibration Edger blade bent or damaged Replace edger blade. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. Blade spindle bent or damaged Belt worn or stretched Drive belt slips Replace drive belt. - Page 13 SECTION 9: PARTSLISTFORMODEL 520/550/551/554 HANDLE REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-3103 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 710-0449 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04035 Control Cable (Briggs & Stratton) 710-1205 746-04052 Eye Bolt Control Cable (Tecumseh) 710-3008 Screw, 5/16-18 747-0976A Bait Handle...
- Page 14 Model520/550/551/554 Frame REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0191 Screw, 3/8-24 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 710-0654A Screw, 3/8-16 710-0944 Screw, 3/8-16 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 731-04168 Debris Guard 736-0320 Flat Washer, 3/8 ID x 1.37 OD 736-0452 Belt Washer,.396 x 1.140 736-3052 Flat Washer,.406 x 1.00 736-3090 Flat Washer,.260 x.720 750-04142...
- Page 15 Model520 Spindle Assembly V-BELT8 are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 687-02019 736-0317 Blade Plate Assembly Belt Washer,.63 ID x 1.20D 710-0395 736-3090 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 Flat Washer,.260 x.72...
- Page 16 Model550/551/554 Spindle Assembly Model 554 Trencher Kit V-BELT8 are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 687-02019 736-3090 Blade Plate Assembly Flat Washer,.260 x.72 710-0395 737-3000 Hex Screw, 5/16-18...
- Page 17 Model520 WheelAssembly (Frameshownforreference only) REF. PART DESCRIPTION 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1987 Wheel 8xl .8 734-1988 Wheel 7xl .8 738-04037 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 9.36, 3/8-16 738-04038 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 12.90, 3/8-16 738-04039 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 3.19, 3/8-16 750-0289 Spacer,.510 ID x.875 OD 750-04129...
- Page 18 Model550 And551WheelAssembly (Frameshown for reference only) 10-------_ < REF. PART DESCRIPTION 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1987 Wheel 8xl .8 734-1988 Wheel 7xl .8 736-0182 Spring Washer,.500 x 1.00 736-0208 Flat Washer,.51 ID x 1.50D 736-0232 Wave Washer,.531 ID x.781 OD...
- Page 19 Model554 WheelAssembly (Frameshown for reference only) < REF. PART DESCRIPTION 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1264 Wheel 7 x 1.75 734-1268 Wheel 8 x 1.75 736-0182 Spring Washer,.500 x 1.00 736-0208 Flat Washer,.51 ID x 1.50D 736-0232 Wave Washer,.531 ID x.781 OD...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.