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If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTEDIN U.S.A FORMNO. 769-00527F MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 10/04/2004...
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Serial Number operating position and looking down at the rear of the gas lawn edger. This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb site and/or help from the Customer Sup- MTD LLC port Departmentor an authorized service dealer. P.O. 361131...
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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9. Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamageuse extreme 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnect t he care in handlinggasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammable sparkplug wire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent and the vapors are explosive.Serious personalinjury can unintendedstarting. occur when gasolineis spilled on yourselfor your clothes 3.
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Securing the Handle UpperHandle IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedWITHOUTGASOLINE. After settingup the unit, serviceengine with gasolineas instructed i n the separateenginemanualpackedwith your unit. Be sureto serviceengine with the oil enclosedwith this unit as instructedin the separateenginemanual. NOTE: Referenceto right or left hand side of the edger is observedfromthe operatingposition.
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Pull Rope/ Recoil Starter Depth Control Lever (TransportPositionShown) Curb Wheel Adjustment Lever BevelAdjustmentLever ¸¸¸¸¸2 (ifso equipped) (if so equipped) WARNING: NOTE: Wheeland bladestyles vary by model. Your modelmay differ slightly. Primer Belt Guard Be familiar with all Model 550 show here. controls and their Figure 3 proper operation.
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_i:i_ii!!!. i!! _ .._ ..... _ iiii i_ i I iiii The operation of any edgercanresult Edging inforeign objectsbeingthrown intothe Tobegin edging,proceedas follows: eyes,whichcanresult in severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses 1. Movethe unit overto thearea to be edged,making or eyeshields.We recommend wide surethat the left rearwheelis on a hard surfaceand visionsafetymask for overspectacles or the bladeis overthe area to be cut.
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EdgingAlongA Curb NOTE: Edgerfeaturesvary bymodel. All edgermodels do NOTcome equippedto edge along a curbnor is there a curb wheelkit availableto modifyyour edger if it was notpurchasedequippedto do so. On modelsso equipped,the right, rearwheelof the Curb Neigh .Makng edgercan be loweredintoone of five positionsto ease Adjustment Adjustments thetask of edgingalong a curb.
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BevelAdjustment NOTES: NOTE: Edgerfeaturesvary bymodel. All edgermodels do NOTcome equippedwitha bevel adjustmentnor is therea beveladjustmentkit availableto modifyyour edger if it was notpurchasedequippedto do so. Theangle of the edgerblade can be adjustedbyplacing the beveladjustmentin one of threepositionsfor edging or bevelededging.See Figure7. Bevel Adjustment Lever WARNING...
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WARNING: Disconnect t he spark plug Flange LockNut wire and groundagainstthe engine before performing anyadjustment, repairsor maintenance. Flywheel ' _IAI Lubrication Engine Pulley Refertothe Engine Manual p acked withyouredgerfora detailed description of all engine-related s ervicespecs. o, oe,, ° voes'; e 0oo,, Wheels Lubricatethe wheelsand bearingsat least oncea...
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5. Workingfrom the frontof theedger,placethe beltonto Replacing the Drive Belt the spindlesheaves,routeit backonto thetwo idler IMPORTANT:Toaid in reassembly, n otethe orientation pulleys,and thenplace it ontothe engineflywheel of the drivebelt on the two idlerpulleysand the engine pulley. flywheelpulleyprior to performingthe followingsteps. IMPORTANT:Makecertain that the "V"side of the belt Referto Figure10.
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem CorrectiveAction PossibleCause(s) Dirty air cleaner Referto the EngineManualpackedwithyour unit. Engine fails to start Engineneedsto be primed Pushprimerbulb two or threetimes. Fueltank empty Filltank withclean,fresh gasoline. Stalefuel in gasolinetank Draingasolineand refilltank withclean,freshgasoline. Spark plug wiredisconnected. Connectthe spark plug wire to the spark plug. Spark plugfouled Clean,adjust gapor replacespark plug.
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Model 5 20 Tri-Star Blade ;pindle Assembly PLEASE NOTE: Edger features and compo- nents vary by model. NOT all parts listed here and pictured on this page are standard equipment. For parts and/or accessories please V-BELTSare speciallydesignedto engageand disen- call 1.330-220-4683, gage safely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-Beltcan or 1-800-800-7310 be dangerousby not disengagingcompletely.
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PLEASE NOTE: Edger features and compo- nents vary by model. NOTall parts listed here and pictured on 710-0191 Screw3/8-24 749-04184 LowerHandle this page are standard 710-0411 Screw3/8-16 781-0741A Depthindex Bracket equipment. 710-0654A Screw,3/8-16 781-0742 Depthindex Lever 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16 687-02022 CurbHeightAdjustmentLever For parts and/or accessories please 731-05063...
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To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or lasts, so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at purchasepriceof the productsold.
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