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OperatOr’s Manual
Lawn Edger — Model 552
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.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-10310
(October 21, 2014)
Important Safe Operation Practices
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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. HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
Training
Preparation
1.
Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up
and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2.
3.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
2.
3.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
of this machine before operating it.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your machine has been designed to perform one
job: to edge lawn. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
4.
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 4.
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual.
5.
6.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this
machine.
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from lawn
edger while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters area.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
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b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
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.
c. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
9.
Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or
damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized
servicing dealer for examination and repair.
10. Do not operate this machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting blade.
d. 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.
11. Never attempt to clear material from the blade guard
while the engine is running. Shut the engine off,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine to prevent unintended starting.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f.
Never fuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
edge at too fast of a rate.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is
hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
13. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always
push slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this
machine on gravel surfaces.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel
expansion.
14. Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.
15. Always operate machine from behind the handles
and position yourself where the direct line of sight to
cutting blade is blocked by guards.
i.
j.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting engine.
16. Always stop engine when edging or trimming is
delayed or when transporting machine from one
location to another.
k. Never store the machine or fuel container near an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
17. Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop
the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
18. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine
by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in
personal injury.
l.
To reduce fire hazard, keep lawn edger free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
19. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
Customer Support for assistance or the name of your
nearest service dealer.
m. Allow a lawn edger to cool at least five (5) minutes
before storing..
Operation
Children
1.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with
the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to power
2.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never bypass
its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may equipment such as lawn edgers. They do not understand
cause personal injury.
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
3.
4.
5.
Never operate without blade guard, debris shield and
blade control handle in place and working.
1.
Keep children out of the edging area and under
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do
so, can result in personal injury.
2.
3.
4.
Be alert and turn lawn edger off if a child enters the
area.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
6.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child who may run into the
lawn edger.
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Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS
5.
6.
Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
13. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 70 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
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
Spark Arrestor
1.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
WARNING! This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
2.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California 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 arrestor for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating the lawn edger.
8.
9.
Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while the
engine is running.
Many components on your new edger can wear with
continued use. For safety protection, frequently check
all edger components and replace immediately with
original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for used gas,
oil, etc.. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm
the environment.
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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.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING— HOT SURFACES
Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS
Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Carton
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One Edger
•
•
One Edger Operator’s Manual
One Trenching Blade Kit
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•
One Bottle Engine Oil
•
One Engine Operator’s Manual
One Wing Knob and Rope Guide
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.
Control Cable Z-Fitting
Unwrap the control cable from the engine and route it under the
lower handle.
1.
Hook the Z end of the brake cable into the control from the
outside to inside. See Figure 3-2.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is
observed from the operating position.
Upper
Handle
Blade Control
Assembly
Handle
Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be
present between the upper handle and the lower handle.
1.
Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place. See
Figure 3-1.
Z-Fitting
1
Figure 3-2
2
Figure 3-1
2.
Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the left
and right sides of the handle.
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Securing Control Cable
WARNING: The cable must be routed properly to
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avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Such contacts damage the cable and render the
controls inoperative.
2
1.
Press the stud found inside the snap fitting into the hole
found on the left side of the upper handle, as shown in
Figure 3-3.
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Stud
1
3
Snap
Fitting
Figure 3-4
2
Starter Rope
1.
Locate the rope guide and wing knob found in the manual
bag. Using the wing knob, secure but do not tighten the
rope guide to the right side of the upper handle as shown
in Figure 3-5.
Upper
Handle
2
Figure 3-3
2.
Push the snap fitting down on the handle to secure it into
place.
1
Securing Blade Depth Control Cable
Unwrap the blade depth control cable and route it up the right
side of the handle.
3
1.
Pull the depth control lever out of the first position of the
depth control bracket.
5
2.
3.
4.
Push lever all the way forward.
Release lever into last position of bracket.
4
Hook the Z end of the depth control cable into the hole on
the depth control lever as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-5
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Section 2— ASSembly & Set-Up
2.
3.
Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against
the upper handle.
Set-Up
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Gently pull the starter rope out of the engine.
Service the engine with gas and oil as instructed in the Engine
Operator’s Manual packaged separately with your edger. Read
Instructions carefully.
WARNING! The edger blade WILL rotate when the
starter rope is pulled.
WARNING! Use extreme caution 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.
NOTE: The starter rope will not pull out of the engine
unless the blade control (refer to Figure 3-5) is depressed
against the upper handle.
4.
5.
Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope guide.
Tighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide to
the upper handle.
Adjustments
Bevel Adjustment
The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by placing the
bevel adjustment in one of three positions for edging. See Figure
3-6.
Figure 3-6
Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
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Controls and Features
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Blade Control
Blade Depth Control Lever
Recoil Starter
Bevel Adjustment
Lever
Curb Height
Adjustment Lever
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.
WARNING! Be familiar with all the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage it quickly.
NOTE: For detailed information on all engine controls, refer to
the separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
Blade Depth Control Lever
Recoil Starter
The blade depth control lever is located on the right side of
the upper handle. It is used to control the depth of the cut. The
further forward the blade depth control lever is moved, the
deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.
The recoil starter is used to start the engine.
Curb Height Adjustment Lever
The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear portion
of the edger. When placed in an applicable notch, it aids in
stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb.
Bevel Adjustment Lever
The bevel adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion
of the edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to vary the angle
of the edger blade between one of three positions for edging/
trenching or beveled edging.
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Operation
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Starting the Engine
To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
Move the blade depth control lever back to the START
position in the adjacent (top) notch.
Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and
hold it against the upper handle with your left hand.
2
1
WARNING! This blade control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
3.
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start engine. Repeat if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to
the starter.
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Stopping The Engine
To stop the edger’s engine, release the blade control.
Figure 5-1
Edging
WARNING! The rotating cutting blade may throw
objects and cause personal injury. Keep the area
clear of bystanders and do not operate it without
the guards in place.
WARNING! Do not lower the blade if it is over
concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The blade can
strike the supporting surface, resulting in personal
injury or property damage.
To begin edging, proceed as follows:
1.
Move the edger to an area to be edged, making sure that
the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over
the area to be cut. See Figure 5-2.
2.
With blade control lever in START position, make a pass
along the area to be edged before proceeding to the next
notch. The further forward the blade depth control lever
is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will cut into the
ground. Several passes may be necessary to obtain the
desired depth of cut. Do not lower the blade more than
one depth notch at a time without making a pass.
Figure 5-2
3.
4.
For best results, proceed slowly along the path being
edged. Slowly move the edger back and forth through the
cutting area, again making sure to keep the left rear wheel
on the hard surface and the blade in the cutting path, close
to but not touching the edge of the hard surface.
Once you have finished edging the selected area, raise the
blade control lever back into the START position, move to
the next area to be edged, and proceed again from step 1.
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Edging Along a Curb
Trenching
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 curb wheel, proceed as follows:
You can utilize the edger’s trenching feature in order to create a
wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for landscape
lighting.
1.
Lower the right rear wheel by moving the curb height
adjustment lever slightly to the left. See Figure 5-3.
WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before performing the
following steps.
Curb Height
Adjustment
WARNING! The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather
work gloves to protect your hands when working
around the edger blade.
Lever
1
3
1.
Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt
head from spinning and the other to unthread the flange
nut) to remove the flange nut that secures the edger blade,
leaving the edger blade in place. See Figure 5-5.
2
Tri-Star Blade
Figure 5-3
Flange Nut
2.
3.
Pivot the right rear wheel into an applicable position in
relation to the height of the curb to be edged along.
Edger Blade
Flat Washer
Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock the wheel
in position. See Figure 5-3.
Beveling
In order to achieve a bevelled edge, set the bevel adjustment
lever (refer to the Assembly & Set-Up Section) in the first (left
hand) or third (right hand) notch to place the edger blade in
position for beveling. See Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-5
2.
3.
Install the additional edger blade supplied with your
machine and the flat washer. See Figure 5-5.
Secure with the flange nut removed earlier. Use a torque
wrench to tighten the flange nut to between 37 foot-lbs.
and 50 foot-lbs.
NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly
on the blade spindle and that it is riding smoothly on the
spindle sheaves and is not pinched between them. Repeat
the first three steps if belt is pinched.
Right-Hand Position
Left-Hand Position
Figure 5-4
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Section 5— operation
Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
Lubrication
Wheels
WARNING: Always stop engine, allow engine to
cool, disconnect spark plug, and ground against
engine before performing any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Lubricate the wheels and bearings 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.
Engine
Pivot Points
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your
edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service
specifications.
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control bail, blade depth
control lever, and if applicable, the blade adjustment lever, and
curb height adjustment lever with light oil at least once a season.
Edger Blade
Bearing Block
WARNING! The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather
work gloves to protect your hands when working
around the edger blade.
Lubricate the bearing block every 25 hours or at least once a
season. Simply apply oil at each end of the cover plate. See
Figure 6-2.
1.
Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt
head from spinning and the other to remove the flange
nut) to remove the edger blade. Refer to Figure 6-1.
Flange Nut
Flat Washer
Lubricate
Figure 6-2
Edger Blade
Figure 6-1
2.
3.
Remove and discard the edger blade but retain the flange
nut.
Install the replacement edger blade and the flange nut
removed earlier. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange
nut to between 37 foot-lbs. and 50 foot-lbs.
NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly
on the blade spindle and that it is riding smoothly on the
spindle sheaves and is not pinched between them. Repeat
the first three steps if the belt is pinched.
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Service
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Belt Replacement
Drive Belt
Flange
Luck Nut
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.
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Working in front of the edger, loosen the flange lock nut
on top of frame, allowing the idler pulley assembly to pivot
slightly out from the frame. See Figure 7-1.
With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of
the edger and remove the belt from around the engine
flywheel pulley. See Figure 7-1.
Engine
Flywheel
Pulley
Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing the
two self-tapping screws which secure it to the blade plate
assembly. See Figure 7-2.
Carefully remove the belt from off of the pulleys, again
making sure to note the orientation of the belt. Discard the
belt. See Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-1
Belt Guard
Working from the front of the edger, place the belt onto
the spindle sheaves, route it back onto the two idler
pulleys, and then place it onto the engine flywheel pulley.
NOTE: Make certain that the “V” side of the belt is seated
into the top pulley and the flat side of the belt is seated
into the bottom pulley. See Figure 7-2.
6.
7.
Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self
tapping screws removed earlier.
Make certain that the drive belt is on the engine flywheel
pulley and idler pulleys, and retighten the flange lock nut
on the top of the frame.
Engine Flywheel Pulley
Figure 7-2
NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly
and that it is riding smoothly on the spindle sheaves and is
not pinched between them. Repeat the first three steps if
the belt is pinched.
WARNING! Never operate the edger without the
spindle sheaves belt guard in place.
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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.
4.
5.
Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting
and corrosion.
Store the edger in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
any corrosive materials, such as lawn fertilizer.
Coat the edger, especially any springs and bearings with a
light oil or silicone spray.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment.
Section 7 — Service
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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual
2. Push primer bulb two or three times.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Engine needs to be primed. (If Equipped)
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Stale fuel in gasoline tank.
4. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Spark plug fouled.
5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
6. Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug.
7. Engine flooded.
7. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Engine runs erratic
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Stale fuel in gasoline tank.
2. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Vent in gas cap plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Clear vent of any debris.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Engine Overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted.
2. Clean area around and on top of engine.
3. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Adjust gap. Refer to the Engine Operator’s
Manual for gap specifications.
Idles poorly
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Reset gap or replace spark plug.
2. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
1. Replace edger blade.
Excessive Vibration
Drive-belt Slips
1. Edger blade bent or damaged.
2. Blade spindle bent or damaged.
1. Belt worn or stretched.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Replace drive belt.
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Replacement Parts
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Component
Part Number and Description
951-14437
Spark Plug
951-14632
Air Cleaner Kit
951-14407
Fuel Cap Assembly
Fuel Filter
951-10358A
734-05075
734-04623
Front Wheel
Rear Wheel
781-0748
Blade
Belt
954-04032B
Phone 877-282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model
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CUB CADET LLC
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
EDGERS, STRING TRIMMERS & TILLERS
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC
c.
Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United
States, its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada
and/or its territories and possessions.
or exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and
their respective possessions and territories, except those
sold through Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export
distribution.
This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty
provided with your product.
d.
e.
Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts.
Service completed by someone other than an authorized
service dealer.
“Cub Cadet” warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts
as described below) against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original
purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge,
any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This
limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated
and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation
or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Cub
Cadet for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void
your warranty as to any resulting damage.
f.
Transportation charges and service calls.
g.
Cub Cadet does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies
after the applicable period of express written warranty above
as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty,
whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by
any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect
to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. During the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the
product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole
and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage
including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute
or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, tines, wheels 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:
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In the U.S.A.
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or
contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-
0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Web site at www.
cubcadet.com.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount
of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety
features of the product shall void this warranty. You assume
the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your
property and/or to others and their property arising out of the
misuse or inability to use the product.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a.
The engine or component parts thereof. These items may
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable
manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary in different jurisdictions.
b.
Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, obtain warranty coverage.
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.
Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684
MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238
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