MTD 588 Edger Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Models

587 and 588

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimpr'oved forestcovered, brash-covered 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 CaJifomie 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 attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10147

(8/98)

SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new edger. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your edger. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your edger for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operators Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.

•

Every edger has a model plate. You can locate it by standing in the operating position behind the unit and looking down at the rear of the frame. An example of the model plate is shown below.

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

MTD PRODUCTS INC

RO. BO_ 368022

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

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Copy the serial number here:

SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

• LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER

-Record this information in the space

provided. To find your unit's specific model number and serial number, see SECTION

1: FINDING

YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

• If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

• Customer Support can be reached by dialing:

1- (330) 220-4MTD

(46831 or

1- (600)-800-731 O

• Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.

• Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your

call can be processed,

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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT 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

YOUR

EDGER.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE

INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED

ITS WARNING.

WARNING:

The Engine

Exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

DANGER:

Your edger 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. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or

others.

1. TRAINING AND PREPARATION

•

Read the operator's manual carefully, Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment.

Know how to disengage the blade control and stop the unit quickly.

•

Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear (at least 50 feet)

of all persons, especially small children and pets.

• Use the edger only as manufacture intended and

as described in the operator's manual.

• Do not operate edger after it has been dropped or

damaged.

• Return product to nearest authorized service facility for examination and repair. Do not operate product

with damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.

• Dress

properly-always wear safety glasses or goggles. Always wear safety footwear, and pants or slacks that cover your legs 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 working outdoors.

Do not operate edger when barefoot or wearing sandals or open-toed shoes.

Wear boots, preferably with steel-toe caps.

•

Objects struck by the blade can cause severs injuries to persons. The work area should always be carefully examined and cleared of all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects, prior to edging.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments, other than

depth of cut, while engine is running.

•

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazard and will void warranty.

•

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

• Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug wire:

•

When not in use.

•

Before servicing, cleaning and the like.

•

Before changing accessories.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable

•

Extinguish all smoking materials and other possible sources of ignition.

•

Use a fuet container acceptable for the purpose.

•

Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

•

Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

•

Replace gasoline cap securely.

• If fuel is spilled, move product and fuel container

from area and do not create a source of ignition.

Wipe up spilled fuel.

2.

OPERATION

•

Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept tightly in place, especially the blade and all guards.

•

Start the engine carefully. Make certain the blade is disengaged before attempting to start. Keep hands, feet, clothing, and the like well away from cutting

blade and moving parts.

DANGER:

ROTATING CUTTING BLADE

•

Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.

•

Keep feet away from cutting area.

•

Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is disconnected when clearing jammed rnatsrial from blade.

•

Make

sure engine is off and spark plug wire is

disconnected when clearing jammed material from

blade.

• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be CUt when engine is running or when cutting blade is moving,

CAUTION:

CUTTING BLADE COASTS AFTER

ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.

•

Stay aJert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense.

• Do not operate edger when fatigued

or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or heavy medication.

•

Never operate the product without good visibility or light.

• Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not

overreach or stand on unstable suppod.

• Do not force or abuse product. It will do the job

better and safer at the

rate for

which it was designed.

•

Do not operate engine above speed necessary to do the job.

• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are

dangerous.

•

Never direct discharge of

material

towards bystanders

nor aUow anyone

near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like,

• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or

other 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

behind the upper

handle and position yourself where line of sight to

cutting blade is blocked by guards.

•

Always disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.

•

Always stop engine when edging or trimming is

delayed

or when walking

from

one location to another.

• After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine,

make

absolutely sure the blade and aU moving

parts have completely stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent accidentaJ starting, then

thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage.

Such damage must be repaired before restarting and operating the edger. Remember, heavy vibration is generally a sign of trouble.

• Stop the engine, wait for blade and all moving parts

to stop

before

cleaning, adjusting, repairing or inspecting the product.

• Muffler and engine become hot dudng operation

and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

•

Take all possible precautions when leaving the

product unattended. Disengage the blade, stop the

engine and disconnect spark plug wire.

3. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

STORE PRODUCT INDOORS

•

When not in use, store product indoors in a dry place, locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.

* Maintain product with care.

•

Follow maintenance instructions given in this

manual for your product.

• To reduce the risk of injury and engine failure,

do not allow excessive grass, leaves or other debris to accumulate on or in the edger.

Wipe engine

housing clean after each use.

• Keep air filter clean.

• Follow instructions for changing accessories.

•

Replace any missing or damaged immediately.

labels

•

Do not operate unit if blade is excessively worn or damaged.

•

Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications.

• Do not attempt to repair edger. Have mechanical

repairs made by qualified dealer or repairman. See that only identical replacement parts are used.

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WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

Safety Labels found on your edger

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SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

This unit is shipped WITHOUT

GASOLINE or OIL.

After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and

oil

as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE:

Reference to right or left hand side of the

edger is observed from the operating position.

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

1.

Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut

tape at carton end and peel along top flap to

open carton.

2.

Remove all loose parts from carton.

3.

Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.

4.

Remove any loose cardboard and other packing

material from carton and roll unit out.

CONTENTS

• Edgerwith upper handlefolded downward

• Edger Operator's Manual and registration card;

engine Owner's Manual

• ClutchRod

• Hardware packcontaining: two flat washers

two hairpinclips one ferrule

Bracket

OF CARTON

3.

Insert opposite end of clutch rod into the hole in the pivot arm extension. Affix with flat washer

and hairpin clip provided. See Figure 1, Inset B.

IMPORTANT:

Perform clutch rod adjustment before operating the edger.

EDGER SET-UP

1.

Unfold the edger upper handle and tighten the two hand knobs. See Figure 1.

2.

Thread the ferrule onto the

threaded

end

of

clutch rod then insert the ferrule into the hole on

the blade clutch/depth control lever. Affix with

flat washer and hairpin clip provided in hardware

pack. See Figure 1, Inset A.

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Rat Washer

Blade Clutch/

Depth Control

Lever

CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT

Before operating the edger, check the adjustment of the clutch rod as follows.

1.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.

2.

With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the disengaged position (the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil starter rope. The blade on the edger should not turn. If the blade turns, remove the ferrule from the blade clutch/depth control lever by first removing the hairpin clip and flat washer.

3.

Rotate the ferrule clockwise one or two turns on

the clutch rod, then re-insert the ferrule into the lever and recheck the adjustment.

4.

After adjusting, check to be certain the blade clutch/depth control lever can be moved to the furthest notch forward without bowing the clutch rod. If it can't, recheck the adjustment.

IMPORTANT:

Be certain that the clutch rod Is secured at both ends with a flat washer and hairpin clip before operating the edger.

WARNING:

When operating the edger, the clutch rod If blade turns with blade clutch/depth control lever in the disengaged position.

Blade Clutch/

Lever

Ferrule

A

Hand Knobs

Recoil

Figure 1

5

Extension

SECTION 5" CONTROLS

THROTrLE CONTROL

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It

allows the engine to run and also stops the engine.

Refer to Figure 5.

BLADE CLUTCWDEPTH CONTROL

WARNING:

The

blade clutch/depth control is designed to minimize the risk of blade contact injury.

Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the blade clutch/depth control, or use the edger if the control is not adjusted properly.

Keep hands and feet away from edger blade whenever the engine is running, whether disengaged.

blade is

engaged

or

The blade clutch/depth control has two main

functions:

1, To engage and disengage the blade.

2.

To control the depth of cut.

To disengage the blade, move the control lever to

the left and pull it back to the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket.

See Figure 2. This position takes tension off the drive belt and disallows the blade from turning. To engage the blade, move the

control lever forward into any of the other notches to

engage 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

When the blade is adjusted toward the horizontal

position, the front wheels must also be adjusted,

Remove the hairpin clip on the left side and slide the wheel to the right as shown in Figure 4. Reinsert the hairpin clip.

IMPORTANT:

If the wheels are not adjusted, the blade will hit the left front wheel, causing the belt to

slip and possibly damaging the wheel.

Spindle Housing

Figure 3

Hairpin Clips

Pivot Bracket

Adjustment

Lever

Depth

Adj=

Bracket

E_ngaged

Figure 2

BLADE PLANE ADJUSTMENT

The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positions from vertical to horizontal. To adjust, make certain

the blade is disengaged,

release the adjustment

lever on the pivot bracket and rotate the spindle

housing. Place adjustment lever in notch desired.

See Figure 3.

Blade

\

Figure 4

Become familiar with all the controls and adjustments before operating the edger so you can adjust it easily to a variety of cutting and trimming conditions. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY

ADJUSTMENTS while the engine is running.

SECTION 6: OPERATION

The operation of any edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage,

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.

We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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ARNING:

Do not engage

and lower

rocks, etc.

The blade can strike the supporting surface, which could result in personal injury or property damage.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.

Service the engine with gasoline and oll as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your edger. Read instructions carefully.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move throttle control to the OFF position. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

OPERATING THE EDGER

WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal

Injury.

Keep area clear of bystanders

and do not operate without guards in place.

1.

To edge along driveway

or sidewalk (vertically),

set the adjustment

lever (refer to Figure 3) in the second notch. See Figure 6.

WARNING:

Never fill fuel tank engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.

NOTE:

The engine may have a short wire dangling

near the front of the unit. It is a kill wire and is NOT

used in application with your edger. Disregard it.

2.

Move the blade clutch/depth control handle back

as far as it will go, and place it in the last notch.

See Figure 2.

3.

Set the throttle in the ON position.

4.

Move choke control into the CHOKE

position.

Refer to Figure 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 rewind slowly.

6, Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.

Keep

a firm grip on starter handle.

Return it slowly to the rope guide.

7.

After the engine starts, move the choke lever

gradually to the RUN position.

2,

Figure 6

To use your edger for trenching, set the

adjustment

lever (refer to Figure 3) in the first

notch at the top. See Figure 7.

6

I=t

t

3.

Figure 7

To operate the unit as a trimmer, move the adjustment lever and rotate the cutting blade 90

degrees. See Figure 8. Move the front wheels all

the way to the right, as described in the

SECTION 5: CONTROLS on page 6.

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WARNING:

Do

not adjust the blade

Figure 5

7

Engine--Refer to

engine

manual

for lubrication instructions.

Figure 8

4,

To edge along a curb, remove the hairpin clip

from the right side of the front axle, slide the

right wheel toward the left side of the unit and

replace the hairpin clip. See Figure 9. Lower the right rear wheel (on units

equipped

with adjustable curb wheel)

by moving the height

adjustment lever toward the engine, pivoting the wheel to the desired depth and releasing the lever. See Figure 10.

Curb Wheel (If so equipped)

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing

repairs or maintenance.

any adjustment,

ENGINE

Refer to engine manual for complete instructions for

care and maintenance of engine.

BLADE REMOVAL

Use a wrench on both sides of the blade to remove it for replacement.

1.

BELT REMOVAL

To remove the V-belt, remove the belt guard assembly at the engine pulley. Remove the hex nuts and lock washers. See Figure 11.

Belt Guard Hex Nuts

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Figure 9

NOTE; Adjustable

curb whee/ is NOT standard on

all units.

Height Adjustment Lever (If so equipped)

Figure 10

Curb Wheel

(If so equipped)

SECTION 7: LUBRICATION

Wheels--The wheels are plastic and require no lubrication.

Cutting

Heed Bearings--The two ball bearings in the cutting head are lubricated and sealed at the

factory and require no lubrication. 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 season. Do

NOT allow rust to form in this area. See Figure 11.

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2.

3.

Bearings

Figure 11

Remove the belt guard at the spindle assembly

by removing two hex bolts, lock washers and

hex nuts. See Figure 12.

Remove the old belt, and reassemble with a new

belt, part number 754-0142.

Hex Bolts,

Hex Nuts &

Lock Washers

f

I/

/

Belt Guard

Figure 12

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare unit for storage,

1.

Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly.

2,

Refer

to

engine

manual

for correct

engine

storage instructions.

3.

Coat

cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

4.

Store unit in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE:

When storing any type of power equipment

in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially springs and bearings.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Possible Cause(s)

Dirty air cleaner.

Choke not in CHOKE position.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Corrective Action

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Move switch to CHOKE position.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

Move throttle lever to ON position.

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

Throttle control lever not in ON

)osition.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Faulty spark plug.

Engine flooded.

Unit running on CHOKE.

Spark plug wire loose.

Stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Dirty air cleaner.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Connect wire to spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Move choke to OFF position.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over

thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

Clear vent.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Excessive vibration at blade

Belt slips

The edger head will not go down to the last

_osition

Blade guard pivots forward, throwing dirt

on operator

Dirty air cleaner.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Spindle bent.

Ball bearings worn out.

Bell worn or stretched.

Blade clutch control will not remain in adjustment bracket.

Lack of lubrication.

Rod not adjusted properly.

Replace spindle.

Replace ball bearings.

Adjust clutch rod or replace belt.

Readjust spring tension at blade-clutch control.

Lubricate compression

spring on spindle plate assembly with oil.

Disconnect rod from bracket, push head all the way down

until step bracket is against frame (handle should be in

lowest position) and adjust rod accordingly.

Check pivot bolt for tightness.

Pivot bolt not properly tightened.

Cam lever and carriage bolt on guard are loose.

Readjust guard, tighten cam lever and carriage bolt,

Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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Models 587 & 588

NOTE: Adjustable

curb wheel is NOT standard on aft units.

25 24

71

97

/

99

94

100

77

7

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-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

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Models 587 & 588

712-0413

781-0076

781-0080

712-0287

736-0329

712-0287

736-0329

781-0078

05034A

741-0155

710-0268

714-0122

712-0798

736-0169

756-0327B

736-0258

710-0152

734-1781

738-0108

687-0100

732-0187

711-0392

712-0267

736-0119

715-0143

PART NO

720-0283

712-0107

714-0104

710-0106

710-0116

749-0666

781-0081

732-0369

736-0264

712-0158

710-1174

720-0241

736-0451

749-0937

712-0287

736-0112

712-0114

736-0329

781-0087

736-0342

710-0258

731-0725

710-0402

750-0229

736-0317

32

33

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

26

27

28

29

30

31

22

23

24

25

17

18

19

20

12

14

15

16

9

10

7

8

3

4

5

6

Ref.

No.

I

2

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

44

45

46

47

DESCRIPTION

Grip

Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd.

Cotter Pin 5/16" Dia.

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.25" Lg.

Hex Bolt 6/16-18 x 2" Lg.

Engagement Handle

Adjustment Bracket

Compression Spring 1.38" Lg.

Flat Wash..344" I.D.

Hex L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd,

Curv. Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg,

Wing Nut Ass'y.

Saddle Wash..32" I.D. x .937"

Lower Handle

Sq. Key 3/16" x .75 • Lg.

Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.

L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.

Engine Pulley

Flat Wash..385" I.D.

Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1• Lg.

Wheel, Slot Bar Gray

Shoulder Bolt .498" Dia.

Belt Guard Ass'y.

Compression Spring

Ferrule

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.

L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.

Spring Pin Spir. 1/4" Dia.

Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.

Bell Wash..535 • I.D.

Hex Slotted Nut 1/2-20 Thd.

L-Wash. 1/4 • I.D.

Flap Bracket

Flat Wash..25" I.D.

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62 • Lg.

Flap

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4.5" Lg.

Spacer 1.030" Lg.

Bell Washer .63" I.D.

Hex Jam L-Nut 5/8-18 Thd.

Guard Ass'y

Edger Blade

Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.

L-Wash. 1/4 • I.D.

Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.

L-Wash. 1/4" I.D.

Spindle Plate Ass'y.

Bearing Housing

Ball Bearing .62" I.D.

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62" Lg.

750-0535

738-0898

681-0044

714-0101

710-0654A

734-1797

75

76

77

79

80

749-0938

710-0237

94

96

97

99

90

91

92

93

85

86

87

88

81

82

84

100

101

712-0266

736-0264

102 736-0504

103 736-3050

104 712-0241

105 736-0452

106

736-0105

108

749-0941

111 736-0463

781-0091A

747-1164

726-0221

711-0386

781-0095

710-0118

710-0793

781-0580

736-0105

736-0280

738-0258

736-0255

736-0272

781-0100

732-0552

Ref.

No.

55

68

69

70

64

65

66

67

60

61

62

63

56

57

58

59

71

72

73

74

PART NO

756-0449

754-0142

710-0929

710-0258

781-0086

750-0118

712-0267

736-0242

715-0121

781-0090

710-0600

781-0075

781-0093

732-0188A

712-0267

736-0119

DESCRIPTION

3/8" "V"-Pulley

"V"-Belt

Hex Bolt 5/8-18 x 4.5" Lg.

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .625" Lg,

Belt Guard

Sleeve .90 • Lg.

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.

Bell Wash. ,345" I,D.

Spring Pin Spir, 1/4" Dia,

Pivot Bracket Ass'y.

Hex Self-Tap Scr. 5/16-24 x .5"

Arm Extension

Adjustment Lever Ass'y.

Torsion Spring

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.

L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.

Spacer

Axle 8.20" Lg.(Front)

Base Ass'y

Hairpin Cotter 1/2 • Dia.

Hex TT-Tap Scr. 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.

Wheel, Slot Bar Gray

Engine

Upper Handle

Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .62" Lg.

Handle Support Plate

Clutch Rod

Push Cap 1/2" Dia.

Spacer 3,765" Lg.

Debris Deflector

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x ,75 • Lg.

Ribbed Neck Bolt 3/8-24 x .8" Lg.

Axle Arm

Bell Washer .40 • I.D.

Flat Wash..39" I.D.

Shld. Bolt .5" Dia.

Bell Wash .515" I.D.

Flat Wash .51 • I.D. x 1.O" O.D.

Curb Height Adjuster

Spring Adj. Lever

Hex Jam Nut 3/8-16 Thd.

Flat Wash .344" I.D. x .62" O.D.

Wave Wash..51"

I.D.

Flat Washer .406" I.D. x .81 • O.D.

Hex Nut 3/8-24 Thd.

Bell Washer .396" I.D. x 1.14" O.D.

Bell Washer .38" I.D. x .88" O.D.

Strut 15.91"

Flat Washer .25" I.D. x .62" O.D.

NOTE: Adjustable

Curb wheel is NOT standard on all units.

11

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

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For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions

and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its

option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free

of charge, any

part or parts found

to be defective, in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units' which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the operating

instructions furnished with the unit, and which have

not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance or alteration,

Normal wear

parts

or components thereof are

subject to separate terms as noted below in the "No

Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty" clause.

All normal wear part failures will be covered on this

product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause.

After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal

wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused

by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER

component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as

batteries*, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes,

shave plates and tires.

How to obtain service:

Warranty

service

is

available, with proof of purchase, through your local

authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in

your area, please check the yellow pages or contact

the Customer Service Department of MTD

PRODUCTS 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 Customer Service Department of

MTD PRODUCTS INC.

Transportation charges: Transportation

charges

for the movement of any power equipment unit or

attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Units

exported

out of the United States:

MTD

PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United

States of America, its possessions and territories,

except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC's

authorized channels of export distribution.

Other Warranties:

2.

3.

4.

5.

The engine or component parts thereof carry

separate warranties

from their manufacturers.

Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.

*Batteries are covered by a 90-day replacement

warranty.

Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or

component parts thereof are covered by a one

year warranty.

All other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability

or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby

expressly disclaimed in their entirety.

The

provisions as set forth

in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD

PRODUCTS

INC's obligations adsing from the

sales of its products. MTD PRODUCTS INC will

not be liable for incidental or consequential loss

or damage.

How

state

law relates to this warranty: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some

states and therefore they may not apply to you

under all circumstances.

NOTE:

This warranty does not cover routine

maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as

brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments. Nor does this warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or

exposure.