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Operator's Manual
Model 550 and 551 Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Edger
Models 520
550
551
769-00527C.fm
FORM NO.
(10/03)
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- Page 1 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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: Maintenance And Storage
Contact an 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence authorized MTD service dealer or telephone 1-800- of alcohol or drugs. 800-7310. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE burn. -
Page 5: Assembling Your Edger
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER This unit is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: Upper Handle GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position. -
Page 6: Know Your Edger
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR EDGER Blade Control Bail Blade Depth Control Lever (Transport Position Shown) Pull Rope / Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Bevel Adjustment Lever (If Equipped) Primer Spindle Sheaves Belt Guard NOTE: Wheel and blade styles vary by model. Yours may differ slightly. Model 550 and 551 Shown. -
Page 7: Operating Your Edger
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR EDGER The operation of any edger can result Using the primer to restart a warm engine IMPORTANT: WEAR YOUR in foreign objects being thrown into after a short shutdown is usually not necessary. Doing SAFETY GLASSES the eyes, which can result in severe so may result in a flooded engine. -
Page 8: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Bevel Adjustment (models so equipped) Edging Set the bevel adjustment lever (refer to Figure 5) in the NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models center notch to place the edger blade in a 90° position do NOT come equipped for blade tilt adjustment nor is for edging. -
Page 9: Edging Along A Curb
• Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by • Secure with the bell washer and the hex lock nut removing the two self-tapping screws which secure removed earlier. See Figure 11. it to the blade plate assembly. See Figure 9. Blade Plate Assembly Bell Washer... -
Page 10: Maintaining And Servicing Your Edger
• Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See the wheel in position. See Figure 13. Figure 12. Curb Height Adjustment (Lowered Position) Lever (Normal Operating Position) -
Page 11: Replacing The Drive Belt
• With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear • With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the unit and remove the belt from around the of the unit and remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley. -
Page 12: Off Season Storage
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your unit. Excessive vibration Edger blade bent or damaged Replace edger blade. Blade spindle bent or damaged Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. Drive belt slips Belt worn or stretched Replace drive belt. -
Page 13: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 520/550/551 HANDLE 19† REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-3103 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04036 Wheel Adjustment Cable 710-0449 Screw, 5/16-18 746-04035 Control Cable (Briggs & Stratton) 710-1205 Eye Bolt 746-04052 Control Cable (Tecumseh) 710-3008 Screw, 5/16-18 747-0976A Bail Handle 710-0606... - Page 14 Model 520/550/551 Frame REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0191 Screw, 3/8-24 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 710-0654A Screw, 3/8-16 710-0944 Screw, 3/8-16 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 731-04168 Debris Guard 736-0320 Flat Washer, 3/8 ID x 1.37 OD 736-0452 Bell Washer,.396 x 1.140 736-3052 Flat Washer,.406 x 1.00 736-3090 Flat Washer,.260 x.720...
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Page 15: Model 520 Spindle Assembly
Model 520 Spindle Assembly 28† 29† V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 687-02019 Blade Plate Assembly 736-0317 Bell Washer,.63 ID x 1.2 OD 710-0395 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 736-3090... -
Page 16: Model 550/551 Spindle Assembly
Model 550 And 551 Spindle Assembly 30† 31† V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 687-02019 Blade Plate Assembly 736-3090 Flat Washer,.260 x.72 710-0395 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 737-3000... - Page 17 Model 520 Wheel Assembly (Frame shown for reference only) REF. PART DESCRIPTION 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1987 Wheel 8x1.8 734-1988 Wheel 7x1.8 738-04037 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 9.36, 3/8-16 738-04038 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 12.90, 3/8-16 738-04039 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 3.19, 3/8-16 750-0289 Spacer,.510 ID x.875 OD 750-04129...
- Page 18 Model 550 And 551 Wheel Assembly (Frame shown for reference only) REF. PART DESCRIPTION 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 732-04045 Torsion Spring 734-1987 Wheel 8x1.8 734-1988 Wheel 7x1.8 736-0182 Spring Washer,.500 x 1.00 736-0208 Flat Washer,.51 ID x 1.5 OD 736-0232 Wave Washer,.531 ID x.781 OD 736-0234...
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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