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MTD 520 Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Lawn Edger — 520 Series
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-03557
(October 19, 2007)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-03557...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices 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 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place Do not touch. containers on the ground away from your vehicle Never operate this machine without good visibility or before filling.

  • Page 5: Spark Arrestor

    Spark Arrestor Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. WARNING! This machine is equipped with an Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this internal combustion engine and should not be used machine.

  • Page 6: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Edger • One Edger Operator’s Manual • One 18 oz. Bottle Engine Oil • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After Starter Rope setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as Locate the rope guide found on the right side of the upper instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with handle.
  • Page 7 Adjustments Bevel Adjustment The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in one of three positions for edging. See Fig. 3–3. Figure 3-3 Set-Up Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gas and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual package seperately with your edger.

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever Starter Rope/ Primer Recoils Starter Bevel Adjustment Lever Curb Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Blade Control Edger controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be WARNING! Be familiar with all the controls and depressed against the upper handle in order to operate the...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Edging To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows: WARNING! Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury. Keep area clear of Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain bystanders and do not operate without guards in the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened place.
  • Page 10 Edging Along A Curb Beveling The right, rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into one of five In order to achieve a bevelled edge, set the bevel adjustment positions to ease the task of edging along a curb. To adjust the lever (refer to Assembly &...
  • Page 11 Trenching (If Equipped) You can utilize the edger’s optional trenching feature in order to create a wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for landscape lighting. WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps.

  • Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Wheels WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with a adjustment, repairs or maintenance. 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 Engine with light oil.
  • Page 13 Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: Clean and lubricate the edger thoroughly as instructed on the previous page. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’s storage instructions. Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion.

  • Page 14: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing the two self-tapping screws which secure it to the blade plate Drive Belt assembly. See Fig. 7-2. NOTE: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt Belt Guard on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Carburetor not adjusted properly Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. Excessive Vibration Edger blade bent or damaged Replace edger blade. Blade spindle bent or damaged Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. Drivebelt Slips Belt worn or stretched Replace drive belt.

  • Page 16: Parts List

    Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly 4 50...
  • Page 17 Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly Ref. Part No. Part Description Ref. Part No. Part Description 710-0870 Hex Head Screw 3⁄8-16 732-0369 Compression Spring 711-04362 Axle .50 x 3.8 746-04035 Control Cable 711-04440 Axle .50 x 9.25 746-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 726-0299 Push Cap 1⁄2”...
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19 10 — n ectiOn Otes...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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