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PERATOR’S

 

M

ANUAL

IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO. 770-10139

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534

Edger

Models 532

Model 534 Shown

Summary of Contents for 532

Page 1: ...ed 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 abo...

Page 2: ...lp from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking on the surface of the base plate in the rear of the edger A sample model plate is explained b...

Page 3: ...referably with steel toe caps Objects struck by the blade can cause severe injuries to persons The work area should always be carefully examined and cleared of all stones sticks wires bones and other...

Page 4: ...nded Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire 3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE When not in use store product indoors in a dry place locked or otherwise inaccessible to children Maintain product with ca...

Page 5: ...present between the upper handle and the lower handle Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place NOTE Be careful not to pinch or crimp either cable when lifting the handle Tighten the win...

Page 6: ...adjust the throttle while the engine is running Stop the engine by releasing the blade control bail before making any throttle adjustment NOTE Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your edge...

Page 7: ...and components To start the edger s engine proceed as follows Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened securely over the m...

Page 8: ...TION 2 Assembling The Edger before storing the edger for its next use Refer to Figure 2 SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your edger fo...

Page 9: ...rchased equipped to do so To edge along a curb lower the right rear wheel by moving the curb wheel control lever toward the rear of the unit pivoting the wheel to the desired depth and releasing the l...

Page 10: ...oving the single self tapping screw which secures it to the blade spindle See Figure 15 Figure 15 Remove the drive belt from around the blade spindle pulley as follows 1 Working in front of the edger...

Page 11: ...are lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no lubrication Lubricate all other moving parts with a light oil Spindle Shaft Lubricate the two bearings and under the compression spring on the...

Page 12: ...re loose Stale fuel in gasoline tank Vent in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Carburetor out of adjustment Connect and tighten spark plug wire Drain gasoline and refill t...

Page 13: ...Screw 1 4 20 x 75 16 736 0142 Flat Washer 281 x 50 x 063 17 719 0387A Spindle Bearing Housing w Insert 18 750 1158 Spacer 628 x 875 x 1 818 19 731 1942 Blade Guard 20 781 0740 Blade Guide 21 750 1163...

Page 14: ...532 534 A A 50 55 9 24 16 29 14 24 6 42 3 8 11 18 34 10 22 56 42 54 57 47 49 53 59 44 38 39 13 30 2 7 6 19 24 15 26 32 33 40 37 27 11 12 43 52 50 48 46 45 19 26 31 28 17 45 13 41 25 1 20 58 35 45 36 5...

Page 15: ...747 0976A Blade Control Bail 28 747 0993 Cable Roller Rod 29 749 1078 Lower Handle 30 749 1225 Upper Handle 31 756 0625 Cable Roller 32 781 0741 Depth Index Bracket 33 781 0742 Depth Index Lever 34 78...

Page 16: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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