MTD Series 521 User Manual

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1. Safety Labels .................................................. 3
2. Safe Operation Practices ........................... 4–5
3. Assembling Your New Edger ......................... 6
4. Know Your Edger ............................................ 7
5. Operation and Adjustment ........................ 8–9

Table of Contents

6. Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger ..... 10–11
7. Off-Season Storage ...................................... 12
8. Troubleshooting ............................................ 13
9. Parts List ................................................. 14–15
10. Warranty........................................Back Cover

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.

Finding and Recording Model Number

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.

Please do

NOT

return the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

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, power-

rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.

Model Number

Serial Number