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SET-UP
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OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
•
EDGERS
(Model 588 Shown)
Models
586, 587 and 588
IMPORTANT!
Record the exact Model
No. and Serial No.
which appear on the frame of your unit in the
space below. You must have these numbers,
along with the date of purchase, in order to
receive warranty or service.
Important:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions
Carefully
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
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 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
FORM NO. 770-8831M
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- Page 1 • MAINTENANCE • EDGERS Models (Model 588 Shown) 586, 587 and 588 IMPORTANT! Record the exact Model No. and Serial No. which appear on the frame of your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or service.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT OPERATION P RACTICES SAFETY AND/ORPROPERTY O FYOURSELF A ND OTHERS. R EADAND FOLLOW ALL iNSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE THISSYMBOL POINTS OUTIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH,IF NOTFOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THEPERSONAL A'i-rEMPTING T OOPERATE Y OUREDGER. FAILURE TOCOMPLY WITHTHESE INSTRUCTIONS MAYRESULT IN PERSONAL I NJURY. WHEN YOUSEETHISSYMBOL--_L HEED ITSWARNING.
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Page 3: Setup Instructions
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- from the spark plug. LINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service 2. With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the disengaged position (notch nearest the operator's separate engine manual packed with your unit. - Page 4 The throttle control lever is located on the engine the hairpin clip on the left side and slide the wheel to (Models 586 and 588) or on the handle panel (Model the right as shown in figure 4. Reinsert the hairpin clip.
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Page 5: Operation
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide. 7. On Models 586 and 588, after the engine starts, move the choke lever gradually to the RUN position. -
Page 6: Maintenance
3. Tooperate theunitasa trimmer, move the adjust- LUBRICATION ment lever and rotate the cutting blade 90° . See figure 8. Move the front wheels all the way to the Wheels--The wheels are plastic and require no lubri- right, as described in the Control section. cation. -
Page 7: Off-Season Storage
2. Remove the belt guard at the spindle assembly by OFF-SEASON STORAGE removing two hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. See figure 12. The following steps should be taken to prepare unit for 3. Remove the old belt, and reassemble with a new storage. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide
2. Throttle control lever not in 2. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. 3. Not enough fuel to carburetor. 3. On Models 586-588 place choke control in CHOKE position, On 587, depress primer bulb three (3) times. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. - Page 9 ASSORTED PARTS LIST...
- Page 10 Service Information, The only way to ensure the performance of your product is to use original equipment parts and accessories. MTD designs and engineers quality parts to exacting specifications. When you substitute, you take a chance on quality, reliability, safety and performance.