MTD 520 Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Lawn Edger m 520 Series MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04242 (October 24,2008)
- Page 2 Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
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Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
ImportantSafeOperation Practices 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 b. Never fillcontainers inside a vehicle oronatruck Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. ortrailer b ed withaplastic liner. Always place Do not touch. containers ontheground away f rom your v ehicle Never operate this machine without good visibility before filling.
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Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission suffer burns from a hot muffler. (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this or 70 hours of operation. -
Page 6: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Edger One Edger Operator's Manual One 18 oz. Bottle Engine Oil One Engine Operator's Manual NOTE:This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After Starter Rope setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as Locate the rope guide found on the right side of the upper instructed... - Page 7 Set-Up Gas & OilFill-Up Service the oil as instructed engine with Jn the Engine Operator's Manual package separately with your edger. Read Instructions carefully. gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the i_lb WARNING! Use extreme caution when handling vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
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Page 8: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features _pth Control Lever Recoils Starter Curb Hei¢ Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Figure 4=1 Edger controls and features are described below and illustrated Curb HeightAdjustmentLever(if Equipped) in Fig. 4-1. The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear portion of the edger. -
Page 9: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine Edging To start the edger's engine, proceed as follows: WARNING! Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury. Keep area clear of Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain bystanders and do not operate without guards in the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened place. - Page 10 Edging AI0ng A Curb(if Equipped) Trenching (If Equipped) The right, rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into one of five You can utilize the edger's optional trenching feature in order positions to ease the task of edging along a curb. To adjust the to create a wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for height...
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Page 12: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Wheels ground against the engine before performing i_ll_ll WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with a adjustment, repairs or maintenance. light oil. Also if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel Engine... -
Page 13: Off-Season Storage
Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: Clean and lubricate the edger thoroughly as instructed the previous page. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers's storage instructions. Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion. -
Page 14: Belt Replacement
Service Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing Belt Replacement two self-tapping screws which secure it to the blade plate DriveBelt assembly. See Fig. 7-2. NOTE:To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt Belt on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
4. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual, Excessive Vibration 1. Edger blade bent or damaged 1. Replace edger blade. 2. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. 2. Blade spindle bent or damaged 1. Belt worn or stretched Drive-belt Slips 1. Replace drive belt. - Page 16 Handle, Frame & Wheel A ssembly...
- Page 17 Handle, F rame &Wheel A ssembly Description Part Part No, Ref. Part Ref, [ Part Description 710-0870 Hex Head Screw 3/8-16 932-0369 Compression Spring 711-04362 Axle .50 x 3.8 746-04035 Control Cable 711-04440 Axle .50 x 9.25 946-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 726-0299 747-0976A...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...