Section 4: Set-Up Instructions - Yard Machines 588 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit,
service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
NOTE:
Reference to right or left hand side of the
edger is observed from the operating position.
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open carton.
2. Remove all loose parts from carton.
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove any loose cardboard and other packing
material from carton and roll unit out.
CONTENTS OF CARTON
• Edgerwith upper handlefolded downward
• Edger Operator's Manual and registration card;
engine Owner'sManual
• ClutchRod
• Hardware packcontaining: two flat washers
two hairpinclips
one ferrule
EDGER SET-UP
1. Unfold the edger upper handle and tighten the
two hand knobs. See Figure 1.
2. Thread the ferrule onto the threaded end of
clutch rod then insert the ferrule into the hole on
the blade clutch/depth control lever. Affix with
flat washer and hairpin clip provided in hardware
pack. See Figure 1, Inset A.
3. Insert opposite end of clutch rod into the hole in
the pivot arm extension. Affix with flat washer
and hairpin clip provided. See Figure 1, Inset B.
IMPORTANT:
Perform clutch rod adjustment
before operating the edger.
CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT
Before operating the edger, check the adjustment of
the clutch rod as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug.
2. With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the
disengaged position (the top notch in the depth
adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil
starter rope. The blade on the edger should not
turn. If the blade turns, remove the ferrule from
the blade clutch/depth control lever by first
removing the hairpin clip and flat washer.
3. Rotate the ferrule clockwise one or two turns on
the clutch rod, then re-insert the ferrule into the
lever and recheck the adjustment.
4. After adjusting, check to be certain the blade
clutch/depth control lever can be moved to the
furthest notch forward without bowing the clutch
rod. If it can't, recheck the adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that the clutch rod Is
secured at both ends with a flat washer and
hairpin clip before operating the edger.
_lb WARNING:
When operating the edger,
stop engine immediately and readjust
the clutch rod If blade turns with blade
clutch/depth control lever in the
disengaged position.
Bracket
Blade Clutch/
Depth Control
Lever
Rat Washer
Blade Clutch/
Lever
Ferrule
A
Hand Knobs
Recoil
Extension
Figure 1
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