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Page 1: ...e 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 Publ...

Page 2: ...44136 www yardman com 338 228 4683 800 800 7318 Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTreturntheunit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support...

Page 3: ...thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury 2 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes T...

Page 4: ...hemanufacturer Failure todoso can resultinpersonal injury 19 Ifsituations occur whicharenotcovered inthis manual usecareandgood judgment Contact your dealer ortelephone 1 800 800 7310 forassistance an...

Page 5: ...ht sides of the handle See Figure 2 Wing Knobs Handle Lower Handle Upper Handle Blade Control Bail Rope Guide Wing Knob Figure 3 IMPORTANT Make certain that the engine s spark plug wire is properly gr...

Page 6: ...the right side of the upper handle It is used to control the depth of the cut The further forward the blade depth control lever is moved the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut See Figure 4...

Page 7: ...inuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke Allow the starter handle to slowly return to the eyebolt NOTE If the engine fails to start after three puffs depr...

Page 8: ...working around the edger blade Working in front of the edger loosen the flange lock nut on top of frame allowing the idler pulley assembly to pivot slightly out from the frame See Figure 8 With your...

Page 9: ...o create a wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for landscape lighting or invisible fences Edging Along ACurb models so equipped NOTE Edger features vary by model All edger models do NOT...

Page 10: ...ger blade the bell washer cupped side facing inward and the hex lock nut removed earlier IMPORTANT Use a torque wrench to tighten the hex lock nut to between 37 foot lbs and 50 foot lbs Reinstall the...

Page 11: ...ld be taken to rustproof the equipment SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Excessive vibration Possible Cause s Dirty air cle...

Page 12: ...rew 5 16 18 Screw Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Wing Nut Grip Wing Knob Compression Spring REF NO 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O l If so PART NO 736 0451 746 04036 746 04035 747 0976A 749 1225 749 4044 781 0741...

Page 13: ...52 736 3090 750 04142 756 0313 756 1035A 756 1150A 787 01072 DESCRIPTION Screw 3 8 24 Screw 1 4 20 Screw 3 8 16 Screw 3 8 16 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Debris Guard Flat Washer 3 8 ID x 1 37 OD Belt Washe...

Page 14: ...18 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Hex Flange Nut 1 4 20 Jam Nut 5 8 18 Cotter Pin Bearing Cup Blade Guard Bearing Block Compression Spring Double Torsion Spring Lock Washer Flat Washer 64 ID x 1 24 x 06 Bell Wa...

Page 15: ...750 0664 781 0100 787 01074 DESCRIPTION Curb Height Adjustment Lever Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Torsion Spring Wheel 7 x 1 75 Wheel 8 x 1 75 Spring Washer 500 x 1 00 Flat Washer 51 ID x 1 50D Wave Washer...

Page 16: ...eck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for p...

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