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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Lawn Edger — 550 Series
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04243
(May 1, 2012)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Lawn Edger — 550 Series WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Lawn Edger. It was carefully If applicable, the power testing information used to establish engineered to provide excellent performance when properly the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be operated and maintained.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation 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 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place Do not touch. containers on the ground away from your vehicle Never operate this machine without good visibility or before filling.

  • 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: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of 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 in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with handle.
  • Page 8 Adjustments Bevel Adjustment The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment in one of three positions for edging. See Fig. 3–3. Figure 3-3 Set-Up Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gas and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual package separately with your edger.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever Starter Rope/ Recoils Starter Primer Bevel Adjustment Lever Curb Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Blade Control Edger controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be WARNING! Be familiar with all the controls and depressed against the upper handle in order to operate the...

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Edging To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows: WARNING! The rotating cutting blade may throw objects and cause personal injury. Keep the area Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain clear of bystanders and do not operate it without the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened the guards in place.
  • Page 11 Edging Along a Curb Beveling The right, rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into one of five In order to achieve a bevelled edge, set the bevel adjustment positions to ease the task of edging along a curb. To adjust the lever (refer to the Assembly &...
  • Page 12 Trenching (If equipped) You can utilize the edger’s optional trenching feature in order to create a wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for landscape lighting. WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps.

  • Page 13: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Wheels WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any 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 with light oil.

  • Page 14: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing the two self-tapping screws which secure it to the blade plate Drive Belt assembly. See Fig. 7-2. NOTE: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt Belt Guard on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps.
  • Page 15 Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: Clean and lubricate the edger thoroughly as instructed on the previous page. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’ storage instructions. Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual 2. Engine needs to be primed. 2. Push primer bulb two or three times. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
  • Page 17 Notes...
  • Page 18 Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly 14 30...
  • Page 19 Handle, Frame & Wheel Assembly Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 734-1264 Wheel, 7 x 1.75, T Tread 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 734-1987 Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Spoke Bar Grey 687-02125A Curb Height Adjuster Plate 734-1268 Wheel, 8 x 1.75, T Tread 687-02126 Blade Plate Assembly 736-0234...
  • Page 20 Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

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