MTD 520/550/551/554 - Manual

MTD 520/550/551/554

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; TRAINING
  • Page 4 – MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
  • Page 5 – SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER; Positioning the Edger Handles; Attaching the Starter Rope
  • Page 6 – SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR EDGER; Pull Rope / Recoil Starter
  • Page 7 – SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR EDGER; Adding Gasoline And Oil; Edging; Stopping The Engine
  • Page 8 – SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
  • Page 9 – Beveling
  • Page 10 – SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING YOUR EDGER; Lubrication
  • Page 11 – Replacing the Edger Blade; Replacing the Drive Belt
  • Page 12 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Page 15 – Model 520 Spindle Assembly
  • Page 17 – Model 520 Wheel Assembly
  • Page 19 – Model 554 Wheel Assembly
  • Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
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Edger

Models 520

550

551

554

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

769-00527E.fm

(3/04)

Model 550 and 551 Shown

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Summary

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; TRAINING

3 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 YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FA...

Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

4 4. Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER; Positioning the Edger Handles; Attaching the Starter Rope

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT 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 edgeris observed from the o...

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