Table Of Contents - MTD Series 520 Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new gas lawn edger. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
1. Safety Labels .................................................. 3
2. Safe Operation Practices ............................ 4-5
3. Setup & Assembly .......................................... 6
4. Know Your Edger ............................................ 7
5. Operating Your Edger ..................................... 8
BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIP-
MENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the information to the sample model plate provided to
the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the
operating position and looking down at the rear of the gas
lawn edger. This information will be necessary to use the
manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Sup-
port Department or an authorized service dealer.
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any
questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of
this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the
options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions.
Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four
options reproduced in this sample to the right. Click on the
appropriate button and help is immediately available.
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative
at 1(800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-
related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the
engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed
separately with your unit, for more information.

Table of Contents

Finding and Recording Model Number
Customer Support
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
6. Making Adjustments ................................. 9-10
7. Maintaining & Servicing.......................... 11-12
8. Off-Season Storage ...................................... 12
9. Troubleshooting............................................ 13
10. Parts List ................................................ 14-15
11. Warranty ...................................................... 16
Model Number
2
Serial Number