Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Lawn Edger — Model 52J WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Edger manufactured by MTD. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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.
7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run. 9. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or damaged.
. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. 6. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult. Maintenance and Storage 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 2.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • Edger (1) • Oil (1) • Edger Operator’s Manual (1) NOTE: This machine is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the edger, service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your machine. • Engine Operator’s Manual (1) Starter Rope 1. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position.
Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine information. 1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
4 Controls and Features Blade Control Blade Depth Control Lever Recoil Starter WARNING! Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage it quickly. Blade Control Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be depressed against the upper handle in order to operate the edger. Releasing the blade control stops the engine and the edger blade.
5 Operation Starting the Engine To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows: 1. Move the blade depth control lever back to the START position in the adjacent (top) notch. 2. Push primer 3 times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Figure 5-1. In temperature below 50°F, prime 5 times. After the engine is warmed up, one prime may be needed for all temperatures. 3. Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade control against upper handle. 4.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication WARNING: Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Edger Blade WARNING! The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when working around the edger blade. 1.
7 Service Belt Replacement Drive Belt NOTE: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps. Refer to Figure 7-1. Flange Luck Nut The edger drive belt is subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present. To replace the belt, proceed as follows: 1.
Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: 1. Clean and lubricate the edger thoroughly as instructed on the previous page. 2. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’s storage instructions. 3. Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion. 4. Store the edger in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to any corrosive materials, such as lawn fertilizer. 5.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Remedy 1. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. 2. Engine needs to be primed. (If Equipped) 2. Push primer bulb two or three times. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Stale fuel in gasoline tank. 4. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire disconnected. 5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. 6. Spark plug fouled. 6.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 951-14437 Spark Plug 951-14627 951-14628 Air Cleaner (Foam) Air Cleaner (Paper) 951-14694 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358A Fuel Filter 734-04562 734-04563 Front Wheel Rear Wheel 781-0080 Blade 954-04032B Belt 15
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). b.
