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Page 1: ...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 CaJifomie the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California P...

Page 2: ...XXXX MTD PRODUCTS INC RO BO_ 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 I This is where your model number will be This is where your serial number will be Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here SECTI...

Page 3: ...s to reduce the risk of injury that may be caused by flying debris Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts Use of gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when w...

Page 4: ...ther similar conditions when using product Always push slowly over rough ground Do not use the product on graveled surfaces Do not operate edger in rain or wet locations Always operate edger from behi...

Page 5: ...vot arm extension Affix with flat washer and hairpin clip provided See Figure 1 Inset B IMPORTANT Perform clutch rod adjustment before operating the edger CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT Before operating the ed...

Page 6: ...the drive belt and start the blade turning The further forward the control lever is moved the deeper or lower the blade will cut into the ground Blade Clutch Depth Control Disengaged Position Depth A...

Page 7: ...5 NOTE A warm engine may not require choking 5 Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope r...

Page 8: ...ation Lubricate all other moving parts with engine oil Shaft It is important to lubricate the two bearings and the area under the compression spring on the shaft with light oil frequently during the s...

Page 9: ...ain in adjustment bracket Lack of lubrication Rod not adjusted properly Pivot bolt not properly tightened Cam lever and carriage bolt on guard are loose Corrective Action Refer to the engine manual pa...

Page 10: ...ndard on aft units 25 24 71 97 99 94 7 100 77 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Bel...

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Page 12: ...ODUCTS INC P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 800 800 7310 The ratum of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the Custo...

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