Section 7: Lubrication; Section 8: Maintenance - MTD YARD MACHINES 587 Series Operator's Manual

3. To operate the unit as a trimmer, move the
adjustment lever and rotate the cutting blade 90
degrees See Figure 10. Move the front wheels
all the way to the right, as described in the
SECTION 5: CONTROLS on page 6.
WARNING:
guard with the engine running.
Up to Fence, Foundations, etc.
Figure 10
4. Units equipped with curb wheel only: To
edge along a curb, remove the hairpin clip from
the right side of the front axle, slide the right
wheel toward the left side of the unit and
replace the hairpin clip. See Figure 11. Lower
the right rear wheel by moving the height
adjustment lever toward the engine, pivoting the
wheel to the desired depth and releasing the
lever. See Figure 12.
Figure 11 Curb Wheel
Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 12 Curb Wheel
Do not adjust the blade

SECTION 7: LUBRICATION

Wheels—The wheels are plastic and require no
lubrication.
Cutting Head Bearings—The two ball bearings in
the cutting head are lubricated and sealed at the
factory and require no lubrication. Lubricate all other
moving parts with engine oil.
Shaft—Lubricate the two bearings and under the
compression spring on the shaft with light oil
frequently during the season. See Figure 13.
Engine—Refer to engine manual for lubrication
instructions.

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
plug wire and ground against the
engine before
adjustment, repairs or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to engine manual for complete instructions for
care and maintenance of engine.
BLADE REMOVAL
Use a wrench on both sides of the blade to remove
it for replacement.
BELT REMOVAL
1. To remove the V-belt, remove the belt guard
assembly at the engine pulley. Remove the hex
nuts and lock washers. See Figure 13.
Belt Guard
Assembly
Spring
Bearings
Figure 13
8
Disconnect the spark
performing
Hex Nuts
and
Lock Washers
any