Lubrication – MTD 24604B User Manual
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CAUTION
Rotating cutting blade may throw
objects causing personal injury. Always
wear safety glasses or some other
suitable eye protection at all times the
engine is running. Keep area clear of
bystanders and do not operate without
guards in place.
OPERATING THE EDGER
1. Set the adjustment lever (refer to figure 12) in the
second notch at the top to edge vertically. See
figure 16.
3. Move the front wheels all the way to the left when
using the edger on a curb. See figure 18.
FOR USE ON CURBS
FLAT DRIVE
FIGURE 16
2. Set the adjustment lever (refer to figure 13) in the
first notch at the top for trenching. See figure 17.
TRENCHING
F IG U R E 17
FIGURE 18
4. To operate the unit as a trimmer, move the adjust
ment lever and rotate the cutting blade 90°. See
figure 19. Move the front wheels all the way to the
right, as described in the Control section.
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the blade guard with
the engine running.
UP TO FENCE, FOUNDATIONS, ETC.
FIGURE 19
LUBRICATION
Wheels - The wheels are plastic and require no lubric-
cation.
Engine - Refer to engine manual for lubrication
instructions.
Cutting Head Bearings - The two ball bearings in the
cutting head are lubricated and sealed at the factory
and require no lubrication. Lubricate all other moving
parts with engine oil.
Shaft - Lubricate the two bearings and under the
compression spring on the shaft with light oil at least
once a season. See figure 20.