MTD 24604B - Manual (Page 8)

BLADE PLANE ADJUSTMENT
The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positic>ns
from vertical to horizontal. To adjust, release tie
adjustment lever on the pivot bracket and rotate lhe
spindle housing. Place adjustment lever in notch
desired. See figure 13.
When the blade is adjusted toward the horizontal
position, the front wheels must also be adjusted.
Remove the two hairpin cotters and slide the spacer
and wheel to the right as shown in figure 14. Reinse.'rt
the hairpin cotters.
NOTE
If the wheels are not adjusted, the
blade will hit the left front wheel,
causing the belt to slip.
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
FIGURE 13
HAIR PIN COTTERS
SPACER
Become familiar with all the controls and adjustments
before operating the edger so you can adjust it easily
to a variety of cutting and trimming conditions. While
the engine is running, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE
ANY ADJUSTMENTS except with the throttle
control.
OPERATION
1. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality
detergent oil classified " For Service MS." Nothing
should be added to the recommended oil. SUM­
MER- Use SAE 30. WINTER - (Below 400 p j Use
SAE 5W-20orSAE l o w .
Place the engine level. Remove filler plug. FILL
THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW.
Pour slowly. See figure 15.
2. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-
lead, or regular grade leaded gasoline. DO NOT
MIXOILWITH GASOLINE.
3.
4.
5.
Move the engagement handle (depth control) back
as far as it will go and place in the last notch. See
figure 12.
Set the throttle control in "START" position.
Pull the choke knob out.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
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F IG U R E 14
Grasp the starter handle and pull out the cord
rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine. If the
engine does not start after two pulls, move the
throttle control to the "FAST" position.
7. After engine starts, push choke knob in gradually.
To stop engine, move throttle control to "STOP"
position. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is un­
attended.