MTD Troy-Bilt 521 Lawn Edger Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Safety · Assembly · Operation · Tips & Techniques · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Lawn Edger — Model Series 521 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved forest-covered, brushcovered 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00527H This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Edger. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents 1. Safety Labels 3 2. Safe Operation Practices . 4­5 3. Assembling Your New Edger . 6 4. Know Your Edger 7 5. Operation and Adjustment 8­9 6. Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger . 10­11 7. Off-Season Storage 12 8. Troubleshooting 13 9. Parts List . 14­15 10. Warranty Back Cover Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating positionand looking down at the rear of the Edger/Trencher. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: · Visit www.mtdproducts.com · Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310. · The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, powerrating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information. 2 Please take a moment to review your safety labels. 1 Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 3 2 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

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