Briggs & Stratton 592 Throttle Control, Choke Control, Pull Rope / Recoil Starter, Know The Edger

Hairpin Clip

Clutch Rod

Flat Washer

Pivot Arm

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IMPORTANT: Perform the clutch rod adjustment before operating the edger.

Clutch Rod Adjustment

Before operating the edger, check the adjustment of the clutch rod as follows:

•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as instructed earlier in this section. Refer to Figure 2.

•With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the disengaged position (the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil starter rope. The blade on the edger should not turn. If the blade turns, remove the ferrule from the blade clutch/depth control lever by first removing the hairpin clip and flat washer.

•Rotate the ferrule clockwise one or two turns on the clutch rod, then re-insert the ferrule into the lever and recheck the adjustment.

•After adjusting, check to be certain the blade clutch/ depth control lever can be moved to the furthest notch forward without bowing the clutch rod. If it can’t, recheck the adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Be certain that the clutch rod is secured at both ends with a flat washer and hairpin clip before operating the edger.

WARNING: When operating the edger, stop engine immediately and readjust the clutch rod if the blade turns with the blade clutch/ depth control lever in the disengaged position.

SECTION 3: KNOW THE EDGER

Throttle Control

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It can be adjusted to regulate the engine speed only.

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related controls and components.

Choke Control

The choke control lever is located on the engine. It is used to aid in starting a cold engine.

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related controls and components.

Blade Clutch / Depth Control Lever

The blade clutch/depth control lever is located on the right side of the upper handle. It is used to engage and disengage the edger blade. It is also used to control the depth of the cut. The further forward the control lever is moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.

Pull Rope / Recoil Starter

The pull rope/recoil starter is used to start the engine.

NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related controls and components.

Blade Angle Adjustment Lever

The blade angle adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of eight positions from trenching to trimming.

Curb Height Adjustment Lever

The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear, right portion of the edger. It aids in stabilizing the edger operating along a curb.

IMPORTANT: Become familiar with all the controls before operating the edger.

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