Briggs & Stratton 592 - Manual (Page 10)

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Trimming
Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the notch
furthest to the left will put the spindle assembly at a
proper angle for trimming with the edger as illustrated in
Figure 13.
IMPORTANT: When the spindle assembly is rotated
counter-clockwise (putting the blade closer to a
horizontal position), it IS necessary to change the
position of the front, left wheel to prevent the edger
blade from striking the wheel. See
Front Wheel Adjustment
earlier in this section.
Figure 13
Curb Wheel Adjustment
The right, rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into
one of five positions to ease the task of edging along a
curb.
To adjust the height of the curb wheel, proceed as
follows:
• Perform the Front Wheel Adjustment for curb wheel
operation as instructed earlier in this section.
• Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb
height adjustment lever slightly to the left.
• Place the right, rear wheel into an applicable
position in relation to the height of the curb to be
edged along.
• Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock
the wheel in position. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING & SERVICING THE EDGER
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustment, repairs or
maintenance. Refer to Figure 2.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the
Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with
the edger for all engine-related service specifications.
Wheels & Front Axle
Lubricate the wheels and front axle at least once a
season with a light oil. Also if the wheels are removed
for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
the inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Pivot Points
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade angle
adjustment lever, blade clutch/depth control lever and
curb height adjustment lever with light oil at least once a
season.
Cutting Head Bearings
The two ball bearings in the blade spindle housing are
lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no
lubrication.
Spindle Shaft
Lubricate the two shoulder spacers and the entire area
surrounding the compression spring on the edger’s
spindle shaft with light oil (NOT WD-40) frequently
during the season. Do NOT allow rust to form in this
area. See Figure 15.