Assembling The Edger; Operating The Edger - MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

ThrottleControl
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It can
be adjusted to regulate the engine speed only.
ChokeControl
The choke control lever is located on the engine. It is
used to aid in starting a cold engine.
PullRope / RecoilStarter
The pull rope/recoil starter is used to start the engine.
BladeClutch / DepthControl L ever
The blade clutch/depth control lever is located on the
right side of the upper handle. It is used to engage and
disengage the edger blade. It is also used to control the
depth of the cut. The further forward the control lever is
moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.
See IMPORTANT:.
BladeAngleAdjustment L ever
The blade angle adjustment lever is located on the
front, left portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. It
is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between
one of eight positions from trenching to trimming.
See IMPORTANT:.
CurbHeightAdjustment Lever
The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear,
right portion of the edger. It aids in stabilizing the edger
operating along a curb. See IMPORTANT:.
IMPORTANT: Become familiar with all the controls
before operating the edger.
SECTION 4: OPERATING T HE EDGER
The operation of any edger can result
in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask
for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses
,_ WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade is
over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The
blade can strike the supporting surface,
resulting in personal injury or property
damage.
Adding Gasoline AndOil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your edger. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
StartingTheEngine
NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your edger for a detailed
description of all engine-related controls and
components.
To start the edger's engine, proceed as follows:
• Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug
wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug.
• Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to
the disengaged position, and place it in the
adjacent (top) notch.
• Move the choke control lever on the engine into the
CHOKE or START position.
• Move the throttle control lever on the engine into
the FAST (Rabbit) position.
• Grasp the starter handle and slowly pull the rope
outward until engine reaches the start of its
compression cycle (the rope will pull slightly harder
at this point).
• After slowly allowing the rope to recoil, pull the rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke.
• Allow the starter handle to slowly recoil into the
engine.
• Slowly move the choke control lever on the engine
into the RUN position after the engine has started.
Stopping TheEngine
To stop the edger's engine, proceed as follows:
• Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to
the disengaged position, and place it in the
adjacent (top) notch.
• Move the throttle control lever on the engine into
the STOP or OFF position.
IMPORTANT: Make certain that the engine's spark plug
wire is properly grounded as instructed in SECTION 2:
Assembling The Edger before storing the edger for its
next use. Refer to Figure 2.