OPERATOR'S MANUAL / 2008 WITH PARTS LIST EDGER/TRIMMER Model: LE475 / 966951101 • Specifications • Operating Instructions • Maintenance Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Suggestion...................3 Edger-Trimmer Features ...................... 4 Assembly............................................... 5 Attaching the Handle .............................. 5 Installing Throttle Wire............................ 5 Fill Engine With Oil ................................. 5 Operating Your EdgerTrimmer .................................................. 6 Correct Engine Operation....................... 6 Fuel Specification ..........................
GENERAL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Recommended by Outdoor Power Equipment Institute DO NOT MODIFY EDGER-TRIMMER TRAINING 1. 2. 3. 4. Unauthorized modification to the edger-trimmer may impair its function and safety and affect edger-trimmer life. 8. Read the Operating and Maintenance Instruction Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Never allow children to operate edger-trimmer.
EDGER-TRIMMER FEATURES Clutch & Depth Lever Throttle Lever Control Rod Gasoline Fill Air Cleaner Blade Guard Engine Belt Guards Recoil Starter Oil Fill Front & Back Cutterhead Blade 4
ASSEMBLY FILL ENGINE WITH OIL TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" Wrench, Pliers, Screwdriver NOTE: Reference to Left or Right side of machine is from the operator's position of the handle, facing forward. NOTE: There is no oil in engine crankcase. 1. Follow instructions in the engine manual for correct grade of oil, oil filling, and oil changing. 2. Do not mix oil with gasoline. The lawn edger, except the handle and throttle control, is fully assembled, packed, and shipped in one container.
OPERATING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER CLUTCH AND DEPTH LEVER SETTINGS (See Fig. 3) CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION CAUTION Clutch and Depth lever is used to engage and disengage the drive belt, which operates the blade. It is also used to regulate the depth of edging and height of trimming. Always disengage edger-trimmer blade and shut engine off when leaving the edger-trimmer unattended, even if for just a few minutes.
OPERATING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER, CONT. WHEEL POSITIONING (See Fig. 4) The wheel adjusting spacer should be centered between the wheels when edging in the vertical position. Wheels must be in the dual position to the right when edging with cutterhead in an angle position or trimming (horizontal position). WARNING Do not change wheel positions when engine is running. Wheel Spacer Positioned For Trimming Fig.
CORRECT EDGER-TRIMMER USAGE Too deep a cut will put unnecessary stress on engine and accelerate blade wear. Cutting too shallow allows rapid regrowth of roots. CAUTION Read all manuals provided before operating. These manuals give a detailed description of operation and point out other areas of caution. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with equipment before attempting to use it. Make sure to re-adjust cutting depth as blade begins to wear at tips.
MAINTAINING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER Replace spark plug that is not in good condition. Never sand blast, wire brush, scrape, or reinstall spark plug in poor condition. Best results are obtained with a new plug. CAUTION To minimize the chance of injury, perform all maintenance and adjustments on your edgertrimmer with engine off, unless instructed otherwise in this section. Use extreme care when working near operating machinery. Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
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LAWN EDGER AND TRIMMER PARTS LIST REF. PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 33 30 REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 505289901 505289902 505289903 505289904 505289905 505289906 505289907 505289908 505289909 Handle Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (2 Req.) Nut Lock Hex 7/16" - 14 (4 Req.) Spring Bolt, Hex 7/16 - 14 x 2 Rod, Clutch & Depth Grip (3 Req.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART P R OB L E M 1. Engine fails to start. C AUS E A. B. C. D. E. F. Check fuel tank for gas. Spark plug lead wire disconnected. Throttle control lever not in starting position. Check spark plug.* Carburetor improperly adjusted. Engine flooded. Remove s pa rk plug, dry the plug, c ra nk e ngine with plug re move d, a nd throttle in off pos ition. R e pla c e s pa rk plug a nd le a d wire a nd re s ume s ta rting proc e dure s . Old/stale gas. Drain and refill with fresh gas. 2.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Edger-trimmers stored for any length of time should be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential parts such as the carburetor and fuel tank. Such deposits may affect the operation of the engine when used again. Therefore, it is important that the following instructions be adhered to before starting engine. 1. Drain fuel tank completely. 2. Operate the engine until it stops from lack of fuel, to clean all gasoline out of carburetor. 3.
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The following items are not covered by this warranty: (1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, clutches, clutch drums, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship duri
