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Summary of Contents for Series 521

Page 1: ...exhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws if any If a sparkarresteris used it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator In theStateof Californiathe a...

Page 2: ...rear of the Edger Trencher This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site and or help from the CustomerSupport Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer Model Number www rntdprod...

Page 3: ...of yourself and others Read and followal instructions in this manual before attemptingto operate this machinel Failure tOcomply with these instructionsmay result personal njuryl When you seethis symb...

Page 4: ...ace containers on the ground awayfrom your vehicle before filling 5 Remove gas poweredequipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment...

Page 5: ...on to another Never leavea running machine unattended Stop the engine disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 25 Only use parts and accessories made for...

Page 6: ...Edger Handles Removeanddiscardanypackagingcardboardthat maybepresentbetweenthe upperhandleandthe lower handle 1 Pivotthe upperhandleupwarduntilit snapsinto place SeeFig 3 1 2 Tightenthe handknobs whi...

Page 7: ...ate the unit Releasing the bladecontrolstopsthe engine and theedgerblade SeeFig 4 1 Blade Depth Control Lever WARNIN Be familiar with all controls and their properoperation Know howto stop the machine...

Page 8: ...restarta warmengine aftera shortshutdownisusuallynotnecessary Doingso mayresultina floodedengine 4 Standing behindtheunit depress thebladecontroland holdit against theupperhandlewithyourlefthand _ AR...

Page 9: ...er workglovesto protectyourhandswhenworking around the edgerblade 1 Usetwowrenches onewrenchto preventhex bolt headfromspinningandthe otherto unthreadthe flangenut to removeflangenut thatsecuresedger...

Page 10: ...heelwithlight oil Pivot Points Lubricatethe pivotpointsonthe bladecontrolbail blade depthcontrollever andif applicable the bladeadjustment lever andcurbheightadjustmentleverwith lightoil at leastoncea...

Page 11: ...ardthe belt SeeFig 6 4 Figure6 3 Workingfromthe frontof theedger placethe belt ontothe spindlesheaves routeit backontothe twoidlerpulleys andthen placeit ontothe engine flywheelpulley IMPORTANT Makece...

Page 12: ...nt rustingandcorrosion 4 Storethe edgerin a dry clean area Do notstorenext to anycorrosivematerials suchas lawnfertilizer 5 Coatthe edger especiallyany springsandbearings witha lightoil orsiliconespra...

Page 13: ...oline refilltankwith clean fresh gasoline Clearventof anydebris Drainfueltank Refill withfreshfuel Referto the EngineManualpackedwith yourunit Referto the EngineManualpackedwith yourunit Replaceedgerb...

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Page 15: ...ousby notdisengagingcompletely 32 732 0369 Compression Spring 33 746 04052 ControlCable Tecumseh 34 746 04036 WheelAdjustmentCable 35 747 0976A BladeControl 36 749 04183 UpperHandle 37 749 04234 Lower...

Page 16: ...adjustments andnormaldeterioration of the exteriorfinishdueto useor exposure d Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice dealer e MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported...

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