Operation - 17
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the edger. Look for loose or missing hard-
ware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
3. Inspect the drive belts (if equipped). Belts should
be in good condition. Service as required.
4. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
5. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the
hitch arms of the edger. Align the lift arms of the
power unit with the edger hitch arms by rais-
ing or lowering the front hitch and complete the
engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
3.
Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
engine.
4. If equipped with the blower option, place the
attachment belt onto the PTO drive pulley on the
power unit. Ensure the belt is properly seated in
each pulley.
5. Engage the
A
A
B
power unit’s
PTO belt ten-
sion lever.*
6. Raise the
power unit’s
front hitch and
edger, move the
two stands (A)
all the way up,
and secure with
the safety snap
pins (B).
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.*
2. Lower the edger to the ground.
3.
Shut off power unit engine.
4. If equipped with the blower option, disengage the
power unit’s PTO belt tension lever* and remove
the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of
the power unit.
5. Lower the two stands to the ground and secure
with the safety snap pins.
6. Disengage the front hitch locking lever.*
7. Restart power unit and slowly back away from
the edger. A side to side movement of the steer-
ing wheel may aid in disengagement.
Operating Procedure
Prior to operation, set the edger disc to the desired
angle and set the gauge wheel to the desired cut-
ting depth. Refer to the disc angle and cutting depth
adjustment sections for adjustment instructions. If
unsure of cutting angle or depth, start with a conser-
vative setting and make adjustments to cutting angle
and depth until the desired result is achieved.
For sidewalk edging, start with
Edging angle
the front of the edger disc set at
2-3 degrees away from the edger
frame and a cutting depth of 1 inch
(2.5 cm). Adjust the cutting depth
as necessary to cut through the
grass roots next to the sidewalk.
Adjust the cutting angle in small
increments (1-2 degrees) until the
desired edge is achieved.
For bed shaping/edging, start
Bed shaping angle
with the rear of the edger disc set
at 6-8 degrees away from the
edger frame and a cutting depth of
3-4 inches (7.5 -10 cm). Adjust the
cutting depth as necessary to cut
below the root line of the grass.
Adjust the cutting angle as neces-
sary to create an air gap between
the grass and flower or mulch bed.
Maintaining an open gap prevents
the grass from growing into the flower or mulch bed.
Disengage the power unit’s weight transfer system*.
Move the power unit and edger into position and
lower the edger slowly into the ground. If the edger
is equipped with an optional blower, engage the PTO
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
