MTD 550 Series - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Table of Contents; BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,; Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Customer Support; • Visit; engine manufacturer
- Page 3 – WARNING; Your; Please take a moment to review your safety labels.
- Page 6 – Securing the Handle; Positioning the Edger Handles; The edger blade; Attaching the Starter Rope
- Page 7 – Know Your
- Page 8 – Adding Gasoline And Oil; Stopping The Engine; Edging
- Page 9 – Bevel Adjustment; Beveling; Trenching
- Page 10 – Your Edger; Lubrication
- Page 11 – Replacing the Drive Belt
- Page 12 – Storage; Notes
- Page 13 – Problem; Engine fails to start; Corrective Action; Excessive Vibration; Troubleshooting Guide; accessories please; com
- Page 15 – accessories please call; Wheel Assembly
- Page 16 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved 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
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-02351A
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Summary
1. Safety Labels .................................................. 3. Safe Operation Practices ........................... 4–53. Assembling Your New Edger ......................... 64. Know Your Edger ............................................ 75. Operation and Adjustment ...........................
3 1 Safety Labels 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 in...
6 3 Assembling Your New Edger Securing the Handle 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 edger is obs...