Know Your Edger - MTD 521 Operator's Manual

Pull Rope / Recoil Starter
WARNING:
Be familiar with all controls and
their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage
them quickly.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your
edger for a detailed description of all engine-related
controls and components.
Starter Rope / Recoil Starter
The pull rope/recoil starter is used to start the engine.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor and
aid in starting the engine. Use it to start a cold engine,
but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your
edger for a detailed description of all engine-related
controls and components.
Blade Control
Blade Depth Control Lever
(Transport Position Shown)
Figure 3
Blade Control
Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be
depressed against the upper handle in order to operate
the unit. Releasing the blade control stops the engine
and the edger blade. See Figure 3.
Blade Depth Control Lever
The blade depth control lever is located on the right side
of the upper handle. It is used to control the depth of the
cut. The further forward the blade depth control lever is
moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.
See Figure 3.
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Know Your
WARNING:
Belt Guard Be familiar with all
controls and their
proper operation.
Know how to stop the
machine and disen-
gage them quickly.
NOTE: Refer to
the Engine Manual
packed with your
edger for a detailed
description of all en-
gine-related controls
and components.
IMPORTANT:
Become familiar with
all the controls before
operating the edger.
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