MTD 521 Operator's Manual page 2

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new gas lawn edger, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
1. Safety Labels .................................................. 3
2. Safe Operation Practices ............................ 4-5
3. Setup & Assembly .......................................... 6
4. KnowYour Edger ............................................ 7
5. Operating Your Edger ..................................... 8
6. Maintaining & Servicing ................................. 9
7. Off-Season Storage ...................................... 10
8. Troubleshooting ............................................ 11
9. Parts List .................................................. 12-13
10. Notes Page ............................................. 14-15
11. Warranty ...................................................... 16
Spanish Section Begins ................................... 17
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW EQUIP-
MENT,please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the informationto the sample model plate provided to
the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the
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-
port Departmentor an authorized service dealer.
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Model Number
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www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330 -220 -4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any
questions regardingthe controls, operation or maintenanceof
this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the
options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions.
Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four
options reproduced in this sample to the right. Click on the
appropriate button and help is immediately available.
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative
at 1(800)800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-
related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the
engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed
separatelywith your unit, for more information.
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