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MTD PRODUCTS INC. extends its warranty only on the edger. If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your nearest, authorized engine service outlet. Check the "Yellow Pages" of your telephone book under "Engines — Gasoline". Find It Fast In Th* 'Yellow Pages' FORM NO. 770-2435C ASSEMBLY STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Your new edger is shipped preassembled with the exception of the handle, rear wheels, and throttle control. 1. Remove the edger and all parts from the carton. Make certain that all loose parts and literature are removed from carton before carton is discarded. 2. Assemble the lower handle into the slots in the rear of the frame. Line up the holes in the handle with the holes in the frame and insert the axle bolt through the wheel, belleville washer, frame, handle, lockwasher and secure with hex nut as shown on the parts drawing. 3. Assemble the upper handle assembly to the lower handle with four carriage bolts, lockwashers and nuts. 4. Assemble the clutch rod to the clutch handle and pivot bracket assembly and secure with cotter pins. 5. Check the lubrication section of this manual for proper engine lubrication care. CONTROLS ENGINE — One lever operates the choke, regulates the engine speed and stops the engine. Ref. No. 73, DEPTH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT - The clutching and declutching of the belt is accomplished by moving the clutch handle. To declutch pull the handle towards you as you operate the edger. The farther you push the handle forward the deeper the cut. To operate the clutch handle, move it to the left so the pin clears the clutch plate. Ref. No. 4. CAM LEVER — The cam lever releases the blade guard assembly so it can be rotated to any position. The cam lever can be tightened by adjusting the hex nut on the stud (ref. no. 29). Ref. No. 27. BLADE PLANE ADJUSTMENT - The cutting blade can be adjusted for vertical to horizontal position by releasing the lever on the pivot bracket assembly and rotating the spindle housing. The notches will hold it in any position. Ref. No. 24. WHEEL HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT - Loosening the lever on the front of the frame will allow you to move the front wheel bracket assembly to either side of the frame. Ref. No. 58. WHEEL VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT - By releasing the lever on the R. H. side of the frame you can raise and lower the front wheel of your edger. Additional adjustment can be made by unscrewing the axle bolt and using the different holes in the end of the wheel bracket assembly. Ref. No. 24. By becoming familair with all the controls and adjustments before you operate your edger you will be able to easily adjust your edger to a variety of cutting arid trimming conditions. While the engine is running, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS except with the engine control or the depth control adjustment. 1. Fill the crankcase with oil. See Lubrication section of this manual. 2. Fill the gasoline tank with “regular” gasoline. 3. Move the depth control adjustment lever back as far as it will travel and engage the pin in the clutch plate (ref. no. 4). 4. Set the engine control in the “choke” position. 5. Grasp the starter handle and pull out the cord rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine. If the engine does not start after two pulls, move the engine control to the “fast” position. LUBRICATION ENGINE — Fill sump with oil. Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service MS”. Nothing should be added to the recommended oil. SUMMER — Use SAE 30. WINTER - (Below 40' F.) Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 10W. Directions: Place the engine level. Remove filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. WHEELS — The wheel bearings are lifetime fortiflex and require no lubrication. CUTTER HEAD BEARINGS — The two ball bearings in the cutter head are lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no lubrication. Lubricate all other moving parts with engine oil. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL — Use a wrench on both sides of the blade when removing it for replacement. BELT REMOVAL — To remove the V-Belt, remove the belt guard on the engine pulley and the belt guard on the spindle housing. Replace with a x 32” V-Belt. (Part Number 754-142). FORM NO. 770-2435D OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Loosen the lever (ref. no. 58) on the wheel horizontal adjustment and move it all the way to the right and tighten the lever. 2. Move the depth control adjustment lever down until the blade engages in the ground. 3. Be sure the guide (ref. no. 31) which is mounted on the guard assy. (ref. no. 28) follows in the fresh cut of the blade. (See position of guard fig. 1). 4. Be sure guide (ref. no. 31) rides against the walk (see fig. 2) below. 5. Guard assy. (ref. no. 28) is adjustable horizontally. If operator is on walk as in fig. 2; pull guard assy. (ref. no. 28) to the right so that the inside of guide (ref. no. 31) is to the walk. If operator is on lawn, pull the guard assy, (ref. no. 28) to the left. This allows the outside of guide (ref. no...