Mtd 242-595A User Manual Page 1

.75OIWNER’SMANUALEDGERModel Numbers242-595A24596-AImportant:Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyThank you for purchasing an American built

Models 595 and 596IF YOU WRITE TO US ABOUT THIS ARTICLE OR IF YOU ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Al WAYS MENTION THIS MODEL & SERIAL NO MODEL4543 f44¿2

Models 595 and 596PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 595 and 596 EDGERSPartNo.ColorCodeDESCRIPTIONNewPartRef.No.PartNo.ColorCodeDESCRIPTIONNewPart1712-0107Hex Cent

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INDEXSafe Operation Practices... 3Assembly Instructions...

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ASSEMBLYA---►;mämttmm B—*f-c—* cr*wn—► *"ft%-imF-G-FIGURE 1TOOLS REQUIRED(1) Adjustable wrench or 3/4" open end or bov^ wrench(2) 7/16&quo

SHOULDER BOLT (A)BELLEVILLE WASHER (B)Place lower handle into the slots in the rear frame. See figure 3.Line up holes in handle with hol

LEFT HAND SIDE OF UPPER HANDLEPREASSENIBLED CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY (L)NOTERight and left hand side is determined from behind the edger, in the

OPERATION1. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service MS". Use SAE 30 oil. No

WHEEL SUPPORT^ BRACKETSPIIMDLJEBOLTSPINDLE NUTFIGURE 12.LUBRICATIONEngine - Refer to separate engine manual for lubrication instructions.Wheel

MOUNTING BOLTCOTTER PIN CASTLE NUTBELLEVILLEWASHERFIGURE 15.Set edger back on its wheels. Replace spark plug wire.OFF-SEASON STORAGEThe foll