MTD 520/550/551/554 Edger User Manual


 
8
Edging Along A Curb (models so
equipped)
NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models
do NOT come equipped to edge along a curb nor is
there a curb wheel kit available to modify your edger if it
was not purchased equipped to do so.
On models so equipped, 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:
Lower the right, rear wheel by moving the curb
height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See
Figure 6.
Figure 6
Pivot 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 7.
Figure 7
Proceed to step 1 under Edging.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Bevel Adjustment (models so equipped)
NOTE: Edger features vary by model. All edger models
do NOT come equipped for blade tilt adjustment nor is
there a blade tilt kit available to modify your edger if it
was not purchased equipped to do so.
The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by
placing the bevel adjustment lever in one of three
positions for edging/trenching or beveled edging. See
Figure 8.
Figure 8
Curb Height
Adjustment
(Normal Operating
Position)
Lever
Curb Height Adjustment Lever
(Lowered Position)
Bevel
Adjustment
Lever
Beveling
Edging/Trenching
Position Shown