MTD 551 - Manuals

6 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR EDGER Figure 4 WARNING: Be familiar with all controlsand their proper operation. Know how tostop the machine and disengage themquickly. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Manual packed with youredger for a detailed description of all engine-relatedcontrols and components. Pull Rope / R...

7 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR EDGER The operation of any edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses WARNING: Do not...

8 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Bevel Adjustment (models so equipped) NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger modelsdo NOT come equipped for blade tilt adjustment nor isthere a blade tilt kit available to modify your edger if itwas not purchased equipped to do so. The angle of the edger blade ...

10 • Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See Figure 12. Figure 12 • Pivot the right, rear wheel into an applicable position in relation to the height of the curb to be edged along. • Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock the wheel i...

11 • With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the unit and remove the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley. • Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing the two self-tapping screws which secure it to the blade plate assembly. See Figure 9. • Use two wrenches (one wrench ...

12 SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: • Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on page 10 of this manual. • Refer to the Engine Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’s storage instructions. • Coat ...

15 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 687-02019 Blade Plate Assembly 2 710-0395 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 3 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 4 710-1143A Hex Screw, 5/8-18 5 711-1017 Clevis Pin 6 712-3004A Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 7 712-3027 Hex Flange Nut, 1/4-20 8 712-3056 Jam Nut, 5/8-18 9 714-0104 Cotter P...

17 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 732-04045 Torsion Spring 3 734-1987 Wheel 8x1.8 4 734-1988 Wheel 7x1.8 5 738-04037 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 9.36, 3/8-16 6 738-04038 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 12.90, 3/8-16 7 738-04039 Shoulder Screw,.50 x 3.19, 3/8-16 8 750-0289 Spacer,.5...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD”warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years...