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MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAI
Edger
Model Series 580
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10397B
(5/02)

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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2 The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from the MTD Customer Support Department. You can locate the model number by looking on the surface of the base plate in the rear of the edger. A sample model plate is explained below.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 4 4. Never o perate withdamaged s afety devices. 18. Onlyusepartsandaccessories made forthis Failure to doso,canresult i npersonal injury. machine bythemanufacturer. Failure todoso,can 5. Never r unanengine indoors or ina poorly result i npersonal injury. 19. If situations o ccurwhich arenotcovered inthis ventilated a rea.Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless a nddeadly gas.
  • Page 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped WITHOUT NOTE: Handle styles vary by model. 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. Mpper Handle NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger...

  • Page 6: Know The Edger

    • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as instructed earlier in this section. Refer to Figure 2. Clutch Rod Hairpin Clip • 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.

  • Page 7: Assembling The Edger

    ThrottleControl moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut. See IMPORTANT:. The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It can be adjusted to regulate the engine speed only. BladeAngleAdjustment L ever ChokeControl The blade angle adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion of the edger, behind the edger blade.

  • Page 8: Making Adjustments

    Engaging theEdgerBlade To engage the blade, proceed as follows: • Move the control lever to the left and place it into WARNING: The blade clutch/depth control any of the five lower notches. The further forward lever is designed to minimize the risk of blade the blade clutch/depth control lever is moved, the contact injury.
  • Page 9 • Place theblade clutch/depth c ontrol leverinthe disengaged position (topnotch). depth control lever in the DISENGAGED WARNING: Always place the blade clutch/ position before adjusting the blade angle. • Pull forward on the blade angle adjustment lever before rotating the spindle assembly. •...

  • Page 10: Maintaining And Servicing The Edger

    • Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left. • Place the right, rear wheel into an applicable position in relation to the height of the curb to be edged along. • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock the wheel in position.
  • Page 11 during the season. Do NOT allow rust to form in this area. See Figure 15. Blade Spindle Plate Replacing the EdgerBlade • Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to remove the hex lock nut) to remove the edger blade.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Excessive vibration Edger blade bent or damaged Replace edger blade. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. Blade spindle bent or damaged Drive belt slips Belt worn or stretched Replace drive belt.
  • Page 13 ModelSeries580 14" V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. . Part Number Description " Part Number Description 712-0413 Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-18 781-0427 Spindle Pulley Belt Guard 736-0317 Bell Washer, .64 x 1.25 x.
  • Page 14 ModelSeries580 Spindle assembly shownfor reference only. See page 12 for parts breakdown)
  • Page 15 ModelSeries580 Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 712-0267 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 710-0654A Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.0 • 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 736-0264 , Flat Washer, .330 x .630 x .0635 736-0329 Lock Washer, 1/4 •...
  • Page 16 Damage resulting from the installation or use of any acces- warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other sory or attachment not approved by MTD LLC for use with the express warranty, whether written or oral, except as...

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