Off-Season Storage
Observe the following when preparing the edger for
•Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on page 10 of this manual.
•Refer to the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with the edger for engine storage instructions.
•Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion.
•Store the edger in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to any corrosive materials, such as lawn fertilizer.
•Coat the edger, especially any springs and bearings with a light oil or silicone spray.
IMPORTANT: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment.
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble | Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
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Engine fails to start | Dirty air cleaner | Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual |
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| packed with your unit. |
| Engine needs to be primed | Push primer bulb two or three times. |
| Fuel tank empty | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| Stale fuel in gasoline tank | Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| Throttle control lever not in | Move throttle lever to FAST position. |
| starting position |
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| Spark plug wire disconnected. | Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. |
| Spark plug fouled | Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug. |
| Engine flooded | Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual |
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| packed with your unit. |
Engine runs erratic | Spark plug wire loose | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| Stale fuel in gasoline tank | Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| Vent in gas cap plugged | Clear vent of any debris. |
| Water or dirt in fuel system | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| Dirty air cleaner | Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual |
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| packed with your unit. |
| Carburetor out of adjustment | Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual |
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| packed with your unit. |
Engine overheats | Engine oil level low | Fill crankcase with proper oil. |
| Air flow restricted | Clean the area around the engine’s cooling fins. |
| Dirty air filter | Replace the engine’s air filter |
| Carburetor not adjusted properly | Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual |
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| packed with your unit. |
Excessive vibration | Edger blade bent or damaged | Replace edger blade. |
| Blade spindle bent or damaged | Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. |
Drive belt slips | Belt worn or stretched | Replace drive belt. |
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