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EDGER

Model No.

243-600

IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES - WALK BEHIND EDGER

TRAINING

1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual

carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and

proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children to operate a power edger.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partic

ularly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones

and other foreign objects.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing

open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

3. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gasoline

tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine

is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start

ing engine.

4. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while

engine (motor) is running.

5. Edge only in daylight or in good artificial light.

6. Never operate equipment in wet grass. Always be sure

of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and

walk, never run.

OPERATION

1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed

engine.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.

3. Stop blade when crossing gravel drive, walks or roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the

edger for any damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating the edger.

5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop

the engine (motor) and check immediately for the

cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

6. Stop engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment,

before cleaning housing, and when making any repairs

or inspections.

7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain

blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect

spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to pre

vent accidental starting.

8. Do not run engine (motor) indoors.

9. Never operate edger without proper guards, plates or

other safety protective devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent

intervals for proper tightness.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equip

ment is in safe working condition.

3. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside

of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any en

closure.

4. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease.

MTD PRODUCTS INC

5389 WEST 130th STREET

P.O. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111

FORM NO. 770-4139

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - IMPORTANT

lOctEDGERModel No. 243-600IMPORTANTSAFE OPERATION PRACTICES - WALK BEHIND EDGERTRAINING1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual carefully

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PARTS LIST FOR 243-600 EDGERRef.No.PartNo.ColorCodeDescriptionNewPartRef.No.PartNo.ColorCodeDescriptionNewPart1 720-142Flat Bar Grip3910244 Clamp Brac

Page 4 - MAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLYSTARTING INSTRUCTIONSYour new edger is shipped preassembled with the exception of the handle, rear wheels, and throttle control.1. R

Page 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS1. Loosen the lever (ref. no. 58) on the wheel horizontal adjustment and move it all the way to the right an

Page 6 - PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATIONDEFECTIVE OR MISSING PARTS must be reported to the factory immediately. Such claims must include your model number and date of

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