MTD 24596L - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
1. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality
detergent oil classified "For Service MS". Use
SAE 30 oil. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
Place the engine level. Remove oil fill cap. FILL
THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour
slowly. See figure 9.
FIGURE 9.
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. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free,
low-lead or regular grade leaded gasoline. DO
NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. Pull the choke control out to "choke" position
if necessary. See figure 10.
A CAUTION
Never operate this edger unless wear­
ing safety glasses or some other suit­
able eye protection at all times the
engine is running.
To stop the edger engine, push the grounding clip
against the spark plug. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
Depth Control Adjustment - The clutching and
declutching of the belt is accomplished by moving
the clutch lever. To declutch, pull the clutch lever
towards you as you operate the edger. The farther
you push the clutch lever forward, the deeper the
cut.
PULL OUT TO CHOKE
FIGURE 10.
. Grasp the starter handle and pull out the cord
rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
5. After engine starts, push choke control in grad­
ually.
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING t
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before per­
forming any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance.
Front Wheel Adjustment
The front wheel may be raised or lowered to give
added cutting depth.
Loosen the second bolt on the front wheel support
bracket. Pivot the bracket up or down to desired
height. Retighten bolt. See figure 12.