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V

Important:

Read

Safety

Rules

and

Instructions

Carefully

2

H.P.

EDGER

Model

Numbers

245-596-000

24596S

Thank

you

for

purchasing

an

American-built

product.

PRINTED

IN

U.S.A.

FORM

NO

770-4058

INDEX

Safe

Operation

Practices..3

Assembly

Instructions.

...

4

Operation

.

...

7

Adjustments.

...

7

Lubrication.

...

8

Maintenance

.

8

Off-Season

Storage.

9

Troube

Shooting

Chart..

.

9

Illustrated

Parts.10

Replacement

Parts

List.11

▲

Instructions

given

with

this

symbol

are

for

personal

safety.

Be

sure

to

follow

then.

r

♦

♦

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V

LIMITED

WARRANTY

For

one

year

from

the

date

of

original

retail

purchase,

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC

will

either

repair

or

replace,

at

its

option,

free

of

charge,

F.O.B.

factory

or

authorized

service

firm,

any

part

or

parts

found

to

be

defective

in

material

or

workmanship.

Transportation

charges

for

the

movement

of

any

power

equipmsnt

unit

or

attachment

are

the

responsibility

of

the

pur¬

chaser.

Transportation

charges

for

my

parts

submitted

for

replacement

under

this

waran-

ty

must

be

paid

by

the

purchaser

un

ess

such

return

is

requested

by

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC.

This

warranty

will

not

apply

to

an^

part

which

has

become

inoperative

due

to

misuse,

ex¬

cessive

use,

accident,

neglect,

imp

oper

maintenance,

alterations,

or

unless

the

unit

has

been

operated

and

maintained

inaccordance

with

the

instructions

furnished.

This

warranty

does

not

apply

to

the

engine,

moto%

battery,

battery

charger

or

component

parts

thereof.

Please

refer

to

the

applicable

manuft

cturer's

warranty

on

these

items.

This

warranty

will

not

apply

where

the

unit

has

been

used

commercially.

Warranty

service

is

available

througi

your

local

authorized

service

dealer

or

distributor.

If

you

do

not

know

the

dealer

or

distributor

in

your

area,

please

write

to

the

Customer

Service

Department

of

MTD.

The

return

of

a

complete

unit

will

not

be

accepted

by

the

factory

unless

prior

written

per¬

mission

has

been

extended

by

MTD.

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

lejal

rights.

You

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

to

state.

♦

♦

♦

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AC

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-covere

f

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

la

vs

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

muffler

is

available

at

your

nearest

engine

authorized

service

center.

2

Ac

WARNING

I

reduce

the

potential

for

any

injury,

comply

with

the

following

safety

instructions.

Failure

to

comply

with

the

structions

may

result

in

personal

injury.

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

FOR

EDGERS

TRAINING

1.

Read

this

owner's

manual

carefully

in

its

en¬

tirety

before

attempting

to

assemble

or

operate

this

machine.

Be

completely

familiar

with

the

controls

and

the

proper

use

of

this

machine

be¬

fore

operating

it.

Keep

this

manual

in

a

safe

place

for

future

and

regular

reference

and

for

ordering

replacement

parts.

2.

Your

edger

is

a

precision

piece

of

power

equip¬

ment,

not

a

plaything.

Therefore,

exercise

extreme

caution

at

all

times.

3.

Never

allow

children

to

operate

a

power

edger.

Only

persons

well

acquainted

with

these

rules

of

safe

operation

should

be

allowed

to

use

your

edger.

4.

Keep

the

area

of

operation

clear

of

all

persons,

particularly

small

children

and

pets.

Stop

engine

when

they

are

in

the

vicinity

of

your

edger.

Al-

thoughtthe

area

of

operation

should

be

complete¬

ly

cleared

of

foreign

objects,

an

object

may

have

been

overlooked

and

could

be

accidently

thrown

by

the

edger

in

any

direction

and

cause

serious

—V

personal

injury

to

the

operator

or

any

others

allowed

in

the

area.

6.

No

one

should

operate

this

unit

while

intoxicated

or

while

taking

medication

that

impairs

the

senses

or

reactions.

PREPARATION

1.

Thoroughly

inspect

the

area

where

the

equip¬

ment

is

to

be

used.

Remove

all

stones,

sticks,

wire,

bones

and

other

foreign

objects

which

could

Be

picked

up

and

thrown

by

th.e

edger

in

any

direction

and

cause

serious

personal

injury

to

the

operator

or

any

others

allowed

in

the

area.

2.

Do

not

operate

equipment

when

barefoot

or

wear¬

ing

open

sandals.

Always

wear

substantial

foot¬

wear.

3.

Checkthefuel

before

starting

the

engine.

Gasoline

is

an

extremely

flammable

fuel.

Do

not

fill

the

gasoline

tank

indoors,

while

the

engine

is

running,

or

while

the

engine

is

still

hot.

Wipe

off

any

spilled

gasoline

before

starting

the

engine

as

it

may

cause

a

fire

or

explosion.

4.

Disengage

the

blade

clutch

on

units

so

equipped

before

starting

the

engine.

Never

attempt

to

make

a

wheel

adjustment

while

the

engine

is

running.

6.

Never

operate

the

equipment

in

wet

grass.

Always

be

sure

of

your

footing.

A

slip

and

fall

can

cause

serious

personal

injury.

Keep

a

firm

hold

on

the

handle

and

walk,

never

run.

OPERATION

1.

Never

operate

this

edger

unless

wearing

safety

glasses

or

some

other

suitable

eye

protection

at

all

times

the

engine

is

running.

2.

Do

not

change

the

engine

governor

settings

or

overspeed

the

engine.

3.

Do

not

put

hands

or

feet

near

or

under

rotating

parts.

Keep

clear

of

the

discharge

opening

at

all

times

as

the

rotating

blade

can

cause

injury.

4.

Stop

the

blade

when

crossing

gravel

drives,

walks

or

roads.

5.

After

striking

a

foreign

object,

stop

the

engine,

remove

the

wire

from

the

spark

plug,

and

thor¬

oughly

inspect

the

edger

for

any

damage.

Repair

the

damage

before

restarting

and

operating

the

edger.

6.

If

the

equipment

should

start

to

vibrate

abnor¬

mally,

stop

the

engine

and

check

immediately

for

the

cause.

Vibration

is

generally

a

warning

of

trouble.

7.

Stop

the

engine

whenever

you

leave

the

equip¬

ment,

before

cleaning

the

guard

assembly,

and

when

making

any

repairs

or

inspections.

8.

Before

cleaning,

repairing

or

inspecting,

make

certain

the

blade

and

all

moving

parts

have

stop¬

ped.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire,

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

spark

plug

to

prevent

accidental

starting.

9.

Do

not

run

the

engine

indoors.

10.

Shut

the

engine

off

and

wait

until

the

blade

comes

to

a

complete

stop

before

unclogging

guard

assembly.

11.

Never

operate

edger

without

proper

guards,

plates

or

other

safety

protective

devices

in

place.

12.

Always

operate

the

edger

so

that

the

protective

guard

guide

is

positioned

between

the

walk

and

the

rotating

blade.

Never

allow

the

rotating

blade

to

operate

directly

against

concrete

walk

or

drive.

MAINTENANCE

AND

STORAGE

1.

Check

the

blade

and

engine

mounting

bolts

at

frequent

intervals

for

proper

tightness.

2.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts,

and

screws

tight

to

be

sure

the

equipment

is

in

safe

working

condition.

3.

Never

store

the

equipment

with

gasoline

in

the

tank

inside

of

a

building

where

fumes

may

reach

an

open

flame

or

spark.

Allow

the

engine

to

cool

before

storing

in

any

enclosure.

4.

To

reduce

fire

hazard,

keep

the

engine

free

of

grass,

leaves,

or

excessive

grease.

3

ASSEMBLY

This

unit

is

shipped

WITHOUT

GAS¬

OLINE

or

OIL.

After

assembly,

see

operating

section

of

this

manual

for

proper

fuel

and

engine

oil

recom¬

mendations.

NOTE

Right

and

left

hand

side

is

determined

from

behind

the

edger,

in

the

opera¬

tor's

position.

TOOLS

REQUIRED

(1)

Adjustable

wrench

or

3/4"

open

end

or

box

wrench

FIGURE

2

(2)

7/16"

open

end

or

box

wrench

(1)

9/16"

open

end

or

box

wrench

CONTENTS

OF

HARDWARE

PACK

■

(See

figure

1)

A

(3)

Shoulder

Bolts

3/8=16

Thread

B

(3)

Belleville

Washers

3/8"

I.D.

C

(3)

Lock

Washers

3/8"

I.D.

D

(3)

Hex

Nuts

3/8-16

Thread

E

(4)

Carriage

Bolts

1/4-20

x

1

1/4"

Long

F

(4)

Lock

Washers

1/4"

I.D.

G

(4)

Hex

Nuts

1/4-20

Thread

H

(2)

Hex

Bolts

1/4-20

x

1

1/4"

Long

I

(2)

Hex

Lock

Nuts

1/4-20

Thread

J

(1)

Hex

Bolt

5/16-18

X

1

3/4"

Long

K

(1)

Compression

Spring

1

3/8"

Long

L

(1)

Flat

Washer

5/16"

I.D.

M

(1)

Hex

Lock

Nut

5/16-18

Thread

N

(1)

Grip

0

(1)

Compression

Spring

2"

Long

P

(2)

Cotter

Pins

LOOSE

PARTS

IN

CARTON

(See

figure

2)

R

(1)

Upper

Handle

S

(1)

Clutch

Handle

T

(1)

Lower

Handle

U

(1)

Clutch

Rod

V

(1)

Front

Wheel

6"

Dia.

W

(2)

Rear

Wheels

7"

Dia.

X

(1)

Clutch

Plate

Your

new

edger

is

shipped

preassembled

with

the

exception

of

the

handle,

rear

wheels

and

front

wh^

''

1.

Remove

the

edger

and

all

parts

from

the

carte

Make

certain

that

all

loose

parts

and

literature

are

removed

from

carton

before

carton

is

dis¬

carded.

4

FIGURES.

2.

Place

lower

handle

into

the

slots

in

the

rear

frame.

See

figure

3.

3.

Line

up

holes

in

handle

with

holes

in

frame.

See

figure

3.

Secure

rear

wheels

(P)

and

lower

handle

(M)

to

frame

with

shoulder

bolts

(A),

belleviile

washers

(B)

(cupped

side

of

washer

against

the

frame),

lock

washers

(C)

and

hex

nuts

(D).

See

figure

3.

FIGURE

4.

5.

Assemble

the

front

wheel

(O)

as

shown

in

figure

4.

P

l

a

ce

shoulder

bolt

(A)

through

wheel,

then

belleviile

washer

(B)

(between

wheel

and

frame,

cupped

side

against

the

frame).

Secure

with

lock

washer

(C)

and

hex

nut

(D).

See

figure

4.

6.

Assemble

the

upper

handle

(R)

to

lower

handle.

Place

the

head

of

carriage

bolts

(E)to

the

outside

of

handle.

Secure

with

lock

washers

(F)

and

and

hex

nuts

(G).

See

figure

5.

5

Place

clutch

plate

(X)

on

the

left

hand

side

of

the

upper

handle

as

shown

in

figure

6.

Secure

in

place

with

hex

bolts

(H)

and

hex

lock

nuts

(I).

FIGURE

6

GRIP

(N)

SPRING

(K)

Place

hex

bolt

(J)

through

bottom

hole

in

clutch

handle

as

shown

in

figure

7,

then

through

hole

in

adjustment

bracket.

Secure

hex

bolt

with

compression

spring

(K).

flat

washer

(L)

and

hex

lock

nut

(M)

on

the

inside

of

the

adjustment

bracket.

FIGURE

7

Place

compression

spring

(O)

over

straight

end

of

clutch

rod

(U).

Place

end

of

rod

in

spindle

bracket

assembly

and

secure

with

cotter

pin

(P).

See

figure

8.

Secure

bent

end

of

clutch

rod

to

clutch

handle

with

cotter

pin

(P).

See

figure

7.

Slip

the

handle

grip

(l\l)

on

the

end

of

the

elute’

handle.

It

will

slip

on

more

easily

if

it

is

firs,

soaked

in

warm,

soapy

water.

FIGURE

8

6

OPERATION

1.

Fill

the

crankcase

with

oil

using

a

high

quality

detergent

oil

classified

"For

Service

MS".

Use

SAE

30

oil.

Nothing

should

be

added

to

the

recommended

oil.

Place

the

engine

level.

Remove

oil

fill

cap.

FILL

THE

OIL

SUMP

TO

POINT

OF

OVERFLOW.

Pour

slowly.

See

figure

9.

FIGURE

9

Fill

the

fuel

tank

with

clean,

fresh,

lead-free,

low-lead

or

regular

grade

leaded

gasoline.

DO

NOT

MIX

OIL

WITH

GASOLINE.

3.

Pull

the

choke

control

out

to

"choke"

position

if

necessary.

See

figure

10.

+.

Grasp

the

starter

handle

and

pull

out

the

cord

rapidly.

Return

it

slowly

to

the

engine.

5.

After

engine

starts,

push

choke

control

in

grad¬

ually.

A

CAUTION

Rotating

cutting

blade

may

throw

objects

causing

personal

injury.

Always

wear

safety

glasses

or

some

other

suitable

eye

protection

at

all

times

the

engine

is

running.

Keep

area

clear

of

bystanders

and

do

not

operate

without

guards

in

place.

To

stop

the

edger

engine,

push

the

grounding

clip

against

the

spark

plug.

See

figure

11.

FIGURE

11

Depth

Control

Adjustment

-

The

clutch

handle

controls

the

clutching

and

declutching

of

the

belt.

To

declutch,

the

handle

is

pulled

back

toward

the

operator.

To

move

the

clutch

handle,

first

move

it

to

the

left

so

the

handle

is

out

of

the

notch.

ADJUSTMENTS

A

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

ground

against

the

engine

before

per¬

forming

any

adjustments,

repairs

or

maintenance.

Front

Wheel

Adjustment

The

front

wheel

may

be

raised

or

lowered

to

give

added

cutting

depth.

Loosen

the

second

bolt

on

the

front

wheel

support

bracket.

Pivot

the

bracket

up

or

down

to

desired

height.

Retighten

bolt.

See

figure

12.

7

BOLT

SUPPORT

BRACKET

FIGURE

12

LUBRICATION

Engine

-

Refer

to

separate

engine

manual

for

lubr

ca¬

tion

instructions.

Wheels

-

The

wheels

require

no

lubrication.

Spindle

Bearing

-

The

ball

bearing

in

the

spindh

is

lubricated

and

sealed

at

the

factory

and

requires

no

lubrication.

Lubricate

all

other

moving

parts

with

engine

oil.

MAINTENANCE

A

I*

warn'ng

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

ground

against

the

engine

before

per¬

forming

any

adjustments,

repairs

or

maintenance.

Blade

Removal

-

Hold

head

of

spindle

bolt

\/ith

a

3/4"

or

adjustable

wrench

and

remove

spindle

lut.

See

figure

13.

Engine

Oil

-

Check

oil

level

before

starting

en

jine

and

after

every

5

hours

of

operation.

Add

oi

as

necessary

to

keep

level

full

to

point

of

overflowing.

Before

removing

plug,

clean

area

around

plug

to

are-

vent

dirt

from

entering

oil

fill

opening.

Change

oil

after

first

5

hours

of

operation.

There¬

after,

change

every

25

hours.

Change

oil

while

engine

is

warm.

Oil

may

be

drained

thru

oil

drain

plug.

See

figure

9.

Crankcase

capacity

-

1

1/4

pints.

FIGURE

13

Belt

Removal

-

Remove

the

spark

plug

wire

and

ground.

Remove

the

gasoline.

1.

Tip

the

edger

back

so

that

it

rests

on

the

handle.

2.

Remove

the

cotter

pin

securing

the

castle

nut

on

the

bottom

of

belt

cover.

See

figure

14.

FIGURE

14

3.

Lift

off

the

hex

castle

nut,

belleville

washer

and

belt

cover.

See

figure

15.

4.

Remove

the

old

belt

and

replace

with

new

belt.

NOTE

While

the

belt

cover

is

removed,

it

is

a

good

idea

to

apply

a

little

grease

to

the

pivot

point

on

belt

cover.

See

figure

15.

5.

Reassemble

the

belt

cover,

making

sure

the

new_

belt

is

over

the

engine

pulley.

6.

When

tightening

the

castle

nut,

only

tighten

enough

to

line

up

hole

in

bolt

for

cotter

pin.

DO

NOT

OVER

TIGHTEN.

Belt

cover

must

pivot

freely.

See

figure

15.

8

FIGURE

15

7.

Set

edger

back

on

its

wheels.

Replace

spark

plug

wire.

OFF-SEASON

STORAGE

The

following

steps

should

be

taken

to

prepare

unit

for

storage.

1.

Clean

and

lubricate

unit

thoroughly.

2.

Refer

to

engine

manual

for

correct

engine

storage

instructions.

3.

Coat

unit's

cutting

blade

with

chassis

grease

to

prevent

rusting.

4.

Store

unit

in

a

dry,

clean

area.

When

storing

any

type

of

power

equipment

in

an

unventilated

or

metal

storage

shed,

care

should

be

taken

to

rustproof

the

equipment.

Using

a

light

oil

or

silicone,

coat

the

equip¬

ment,

especially

springs

and

bearings.

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

CHART

PROBLEM

1.

Engine

fails

to

start.

_

CAUSE

_

A.

Check

fuel

tank

for

gas.

B.

Spark

plug

lead

wire,

disconnected.

C.

Faulty

spark

plug.

2.

Hard

starting

A.

Spark

plug

wire

loose.

or

loss

of

power.

d

n-

.

^

B.

Dirty

air

cleaner.

3.

Engine

over-

A.

Carburetor

not

adjusted

heats.

properly.

B.

Air

flow

restricted.

C.

Engine

oil

level

low.

4.

Excessive

A.

Spindle

bolt

bent.

vibration

at

d

d

n

l.

■

B.

Ball

bearing

worn

out.

5.

Belt

slips.

A.

Belt

worn

or

stretched.

B.

Clutch

handle

will

not

remain

in

clutch

plate.

_

REMEDY

A.

Fill

tank

if

empty.

B.

Connect

lead

wire.

C.

Spark

should

jump

gap

between

control

electrode

and

side

electrode.

If

spark

does

not

jump,

replace

the

spark

plug.

A.

Connect

and

tighten

spark

plug

wire.

B.

Clean

air

cleaner

as

described

in

engine

manual.

A.

Adjust

carburetor.

See

engine

manual.

B.

Remove

blower

housing

on

engine

and

clean

as

described

in

the

engine

manual.

C.

Fill

crankcase

with

the

proper

oil.

A.

Replace

spindle

belt.

B.

Replace

ball

bearing.

A.

Replace

bolt.

B.

Readjust

spring

tension

at

clutch

handle.

note.

For

repairs

beyond

the

minor

adjustments

listed

above,

please

contact

your

local

service

dealer.

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