MTD 550 Series Manuel D’Utilisation

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE 
or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with 
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine 
manual packed with your unit.  
NOTE:  Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is 
observed from the operating position. 

Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that 
may be present between the upper handle and the lower 
handle.
1.  Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place.  

See Fig. 3–1.

2.  Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the 

left and right sides of the handle.

  

This unit is shipped 

WITHOUT GASOLINE 

or OIL. After setting 

up the unit, service 

engine with gasoline 

and oil as instructed 

in the separate engine 

manual packed with 

your unit.  

NOTE: Specifications are 
subject to change without 
notification or obligation.  
Images my not reflect your 
exact model and are for 
reference purposes only.

1.  Locate the rope guide found on the right side of the 

upper handle. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the wing 

knob which secures the rope guide to the upper 

handle. See Fig. 3–2.

2.  Stand behind the unit and hold the blade control 

against the upper handle.

3.  Gently pull the starter rope out of the engine.

WARNING:  The edger blade WILL rotate 
when the starter rope is pulled.

NOTE:  The starter rope will not pull out of the engine 
unless the blade control (refer to Figure 3–2) is depressed 
against the upper handle.
4.  Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope guide. 

Retighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide 

to the upper handle.