MTD 24596L User Manual

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MANUAL

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ASSEMBLY OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Model Numbers

244-595-000

24596L

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

FORM NO. 770-3187

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions Operation Adjustments

Lubrication.................................................................... 8

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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free Df charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective n material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipn ent unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran ty must be paid by the purchaser ur less such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran

ty does not apply to the engine, mo :or, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable man jfacturer’s warranty on these items.

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Maintenance................................................................. 8,

Off-Season Storage ..................................................... ''

Trouble Shooting Chart

Illustrated Parts ...........................................................10

Parts List

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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available throu ih your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If

you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per mission has been extended by MTD.

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This warranty gives you specific Ingal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

WARNING

TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The equipment which you have just purchesed does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California, before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Séction 4142 of the California Public Resources Code.

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WARNING

®Tp reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the

structions may result in personal injury.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR EDGERS

TRAINING

1. Read this owner's manual carefully in its en tirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine be fore operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Your edger is a precision piece of power equip

ment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.

3. Never allow children to operate a power edger.

Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your edger.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your edger. Al though the area of operation should be complete

ly cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidently thrown by the edger in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip ment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks,

wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the edger in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear ing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot

wear.

3. Checkthe fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the

gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it

may cause a fire or explosion.

4. Disengage the blade clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine.

Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while

the engine is running.

d. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always

be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause

serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the

handle and walk, never run.

OPERATION

1. Never operate this edger unless wearing safety glasses or some other suitable eye protection at all times the engine is running.

2. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury.

4. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

5. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the wire from the spark plug, and thor oughly inspect the edger for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the edger.

6. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor mally, stop the engine and check immediately

for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine whenever you leave the equip

ment, before cleaning the guard assembly, and when making any repairs or inspections.

8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have stop ped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Do not run the engine indoors.

10. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before unclogging guard assembly.

11. Never operate edger without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

12. Always operate the edger so that the protective guard guide is positioned between the walk and the rotating blade. Never allow the rotating blade to operate directly against concrete walk or drive.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

ASSEMBLY

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This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recom mendations.

TOOLS REQUIRED (1) Adjustable wrench or 3/4" open end or box

wrench 7/16 " open end or box wrench

(2)

" open end or box wrench

9/16

(1)

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (See figure 1)

A (3)

Shoulder Bolts 3/8-16 Thread B (3) Belleville Washers C (3) Lock Washers D (3) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread E

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 1 1/4" Long

(6) Lock Washers 1/4" I.D.

G (6) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Thread

H 1

Compression Spring

(1) (4) Carriage Bolts 1/4-20x 1 1/4" Long

J (2) Cotter Pins

FIGURE 2

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Upper Handle

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Preassembled Clutch Plate Assembly

(1)

Lower Handle

(1)

Clutch Rod

(1)

Front Wheel 6" Dia.

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Rear Wheels 7" Dia.

Your new edger is shipped preassembled with the_ exception of the handle, rear wheels and front whe

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 dis carded.

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