MTD 551 - Manual
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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; Grounding the Engine’s Spark Plug; 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
- Page 8 – SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Edging
- Page 10 – SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING YOUR EDGER; Lubrication; Replacing the Edger Blade
- Page 11 – Replacing the Drive Belt
- Page 12 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 15 – Model 520 Spindle Assembly
- Page 17 – Model 520 Wheel Assembly
- Page 19 – NOTES
- Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
Edger
Models 520
550
551
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.
769-00527C.fm
(10/03)
Model 550 and 551 Shown
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Summary
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...
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...
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...
