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MTD 530 Series Operator's Manual

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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
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-covered 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.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.770-1057A
12/97

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  • Page 1 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. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR EDGER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    • Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is damage must be repaired before restarting and disconnected when clearing jammed material 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: Section 2: Finding Your Model Number

    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 Plug V-Slot service engine with gasoline Spark on Engine Wire Plug 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: Section 5: Controls

    CHECKING THE BLADE DEPTH CONTROL Depth The blade depth control has been pre-adjusted at Control the factory. Before operating the edger, check the Lever adjustment of the control cable as follows: Start 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it Position away from the spark plug.
  • Page 7 PRIMER The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Primer Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown. Refer to the engine manual. B & S Engine Figure 7 Primer Tecumseh Engine...

  • Page 8: Section 6: Operation

    SECTION 6: OPERATION The operation of any edger can NOTE: If the engine fails to start after three (3) WEAR YOUR result in foreign objects being SAFETY GLASSES pulls, push the primer two (2) times and pull starter thrown into the eyes, which can rope again.

  • Page 9: Section 7: Adjustments

    Beveling Position Trenching Position Figure 12 Figure 13 2. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in 3. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the first or second notch at the top for beveling. the fourth or fifth notch at the bottom for See Figure 12.

  • Page 10: Section 8: Lubrication

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Minor carburetor adjustments may be required compensate differences fuel, temperature, altitude load. adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual WARNING: If any adjustments are packed with your mower. made to the engine while the engine is NOTE: running (e.g.

  • Page 11: Section 9: +Maintenance

    SECTION 9: +MAINTENANCE WARNING: Installation Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the 3. Install one cupped washer, the blade, the other engine before performing cupped washer and the lock nut. Make sure that adjustment, repairs or maintenance. the cupped side of the washers are against the blade.

  • Page 12: Section 10: Off-Season Storage

    NOTE: 5. Replace gasoline according Do not tip the unit forward unless gas and specifications in the engine manual. oil have been drained. 4. Reinstall the replacement belt in the reverse order of disassembly. Refer to Figure 21 for positioning of belt. SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare unit 4.

  • Page 13: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 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 SERIES 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 SERIES 530 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 720-0297 Foam Grip (Optional) 736-0342 Flat Washer .283 I.D. x .75 O.D. x .030 747-0976 Blade Control Handle 736-0452 Bell Washer .396 I.D. x 1.140 O.D. x .095 746-0966 Control Cable 44”...

  • Page 16: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    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 the manufacturer’s and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, authorized channels of export distribution.

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