Husqvarna LE389 manual

Operator ’ s Manual − Model LE389 16 Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY , ASSEMBL Y , OPERA TION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT P ARTS and the W A[...]

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Features Operation Maintenance T rouble shooting Specifications W arranties Safety Assembly 1 T able of Contents Safety 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols And W arnings 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operator Safety Rules 5 . . [...]

Safety 2 www .usa.husqvarna.com Safety Symbols And W arnings The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury . A signal word (DANGER, W ARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury . In addition, a hazard symbol may b[...]

Safety 3 GB Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When Adding Fuel • Stop the engine. Let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. • Do n o t ov er f il l fu e l ta nk . Fill tank to approximatel[...]

Safety 4 www .usa.husqvarna.com Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair , clothing, or accessories. T raumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. W ARNING • Operate equipment with guards in place. • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. • T ie up long hair and remove jewelry . • Do not wear loose-fitting cl[...]

Safety 5 GB Operator Safety Rules Before Use • Read the owner ’ s manual carefully . Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Edger . Know how to stop the Edger and disengage the controls quickly . • Do not operate the Edger without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery [...]

Safety 6 www.usa.husqvarna.com Repair / Adjustments Safety • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the Edger for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating. • If Edger should start to vi[...]

Assembly 7 GB Assembly Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 − Owner ’s Manual (not shown) 1 − Container Of Oil 1 − Upper Handle 1 − Lower Handle 1 − Handle Panel 4 − Wheels 1 − Hardware Parts Bag 1 − Container of Oil 1 − Control Rod The fasteners are shown at full size. The quantities are shown in brackets ( ). NOTE: Some models [...]

Assembly 8 www .usa.husqvarna.com Thrown debris can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. W ARNING • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while you assemble, operate or do maintenance to the unit. Figure 2 shows the product completely assembled. References to the right or left side are from [...]

Assembly 9 GB How T o Assemble The Handle For ease of assembly , attach the lower handle before mounting the wheels. 1 Mount the lower handle (A) to the inside of the edger frame (B). Fasten the lower handle with the fasteners (C, D) shown in Figure 3. As you tighten the fasteners, pull back on the lower handle. 2 Attach the right rear wheel (E) to[...]

Assembly 10 www.usa.husqvarna.com 5 Assemble the upper handle (T) and the handle panel (U) to the lower handle (V) with the fasteners (W , X) shown in Figure 7. Make sure the locknuts (X) are on the inside of the lower handle. 6 Slide one end of the clutch rod (Y) from left to right through the hole in the clutch lever (Z). Secure with the hair pin[...]

Features 11 GB Features Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. T o help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manua[...]

Operation 12 www.usa.husqvarna.com Operation Before Starting The Engine This engine was shipped from the factory without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty . CAUTION Eye Protection Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask[...]

Operation 13 GB Gasoline Requirements All gasoline is not the same. If a starting or performance problem is encountered after new gasoline has been used, try another service station or change brands. This engine is designed to operate on gasoline. The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). T ype of gasoline to use Alw[...]

Operation 14 www.usa.husqvarna.com How T o Start The Engine Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas . Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. W ARNING Rotating parts and belts can[...]

Operation 15 GB 4 Hold the recoil starter handle (D) firmly with your right hand (see Figure 13). 5 Hold the edger handle firmly with your left hand. 6 Slowly pull the starter rope handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly . DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the rope slowly rewind. 7 When the engine starts, move the throttle [...]

Operation 16 www.usa.husqvarna.com How T o Stop Emergency Stopping T o immediately stop the engine and the blade, move the throttle control (A), located on the engine, to the stop position (see Figure 14. T o immediately stop only the blade, pull the clutch /depth control lever (B) all the way back to raise and disengage the blade (see Figure 15). [...]

Operation 17 GB How T o Use The Clutch / Depth Control Lever • Keep a safe distance from rotating blade during operation. Thrown debris can cause severe laceration. W ARNING The clutch / depth control lever has two blade functions, a clutch and a depth control. When the lever is moved forward, the clutch will first engage the edger blade. Continu[...]

Operation 18 www.usa.husqvarna.com How T o Use The Index Lever 1 Stop the engine. Do not change the position of the index lever while the engine is running. 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3 Loosen the front wheel knob (A) shown in Figure 17. Slide the front wheel (B) all the way to the right side. 4 Securely tighten the front[...]

Operation 19 GB How T o Operate The Edger The edger is designed to cut a small trench along sidewalks and driveways or to trim close to trees, flower beds, lampposts, etc. The main reason for edging is to enhance the overall appeal of the yard. A cleanly − edged yard gives a nice, overall finished look. Always dress properly to protect against fl[...]

Operation 20 www .usa.husqvarna.com Curb-hop feature 1 Stop the engine. Never adjust the wheels while the engine is running. 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3 Set the entire unit on the curb level. Loosen the front wheel knob (A). See Figure 21. 4 Slide the front wheel (B) all the way to the right and tighten the front wheel k[...]

Operation 21 GB Edging Tips • Edging is best performed when conditions are dry . If the soil is too wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing premature belt wear and decreased performance. • If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug. Remove the packed dirt and debris from the bl[...]

Maintenance 22 www .usa.husqvarna.com Maintenance Maintenance Chart PROCEDURE Before Each Use First 5 to 8 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Before Storage E D G E R Lubricate All Pivot Points √ √ Lubricate Wheel Axles √ √ Drive Belt, Check √ √ T ighten All Fasteners √ √ Check Blade for Wear or Damage √ √ E N G[...]

Maintenance 23 GB How T o Remove The Belt The belt (A) is made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt. 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2 Pull the clutch / depth control lever (B) back to release the tension from the belt (see Figure 22). B Figure 22: Clutch /[...]

Maintenance 24 www .usa.husqvarna.com How T o Replace The Blade The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This is normal and does not affect its function. The blade does not require sharpening. Do not sharpen the blade. If both sides of the blade (A) are severely worn or damaged, replace as follows. 1 Disconnect the spark pl[...]

Maintenance 25 GB Engine Maintenance All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for the proper operation of this engine. CAUTION Emission Control Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non − road engine repair establishment or individual. However , to obtain no[...]

Maintenance 26 www.usa.husqvarna.com How T o Change The Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use , then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug. 2 Clean the area around the oil fill cap (A) and the oil dr[...]

Maintenance 27 GB How T o Service The Air Filter Replace the air filter every 50 hours; more often in dusty or dirty conditions. Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter . Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter . CAUTION 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2 T o remove the cov[...]

Maintenance 28 www.usa.husqvarna.com Storage Follow these guidelines when storing the edger for longer than 30 days. Edger • Completely clean the edger . • Check the edger for worn or damaged parts. T ighten all loose hardware. • Apply a small amount of engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the wheels. • Put the edger in a building t[...]

T rouble shooting 29 GB T roubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start or Engine runs erratically or Engine will not run at full speed Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Drain and clean fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Carburetor out of adjustment Contact an Authorized Husqvarna s[...]

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Specifications 30 www .usa.husqvarna.com Product Specifications Product Specifications Model No.: LE389 Horsepower: 4 Displacement: 9.02 cu. in (148 cc) Gasoline Capacity: 1 quart Oil Capacity: 20 oz SAE − 30W Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 in Bore: 2-9/16 in (65.09 mm) Stroke: 1-3/4 in (44.45 mm) Armature Air Gap: 0.006 − 0.010 in (0.15 − 0.25 mm) Bl[...]

W arranties 32 www .usa.husqvarna.com W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “W arranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime[...]

W arranties 33 GB W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY 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, [...]

Warranties 34 www.usa.husqvarna.com Emissions Control System W arranty Statement Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the Califor nia Air Resour ces Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Pr otection Agency (U.S. EP A) Emissions Control System W arranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Ai[...]

Warranties 35 GB Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information OnY our Engine Emissions Label Engines tha t are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) T ier 2 Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Ai r Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this infor[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 36 www .usa.husqvarna.com ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBL Y 43 44 40 45 41 22 26 42 20 24 29 30 32 20 80 81 12 10 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 10 − − − − − Engine 12 601 00 08 35 Screw , 3/8 − 16x1.00 20 601 00 22 03 Pulley , Half 22 601 00 13 27 Screw , 5/16 − 24x1.00 24 601 00 [...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 37 GB WHEEL ASSEMBL Y REF . LOWER HANDLE REF . FRAME 667 654 651 654 655 655 654 653 654 650 670 680 669 668 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 650 601 00 22 49 T ire & Rim 651 601 00 08 67 Nut, 5/16 − 18 653 601 00 00 86 Screw , 5/16 − 18x4.50 654 601 00 00 19 Flatwasher 655 601 [...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 38 www .usa.husqvarna.com WHEEL BRACKET ASSEMBL Y REF . FRAME ASSEMBL Y 151 150 163 152 164 155 157 156 158 159 154 161 160 153 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 150 601 00 22 33 Front Wheel Arm 151 601 00 22 34 Rod, Front Mount Curb 152 601 00 22 35 Pushnut, W asher 153 601 00 22 36 Pla[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 39 GB CURB-HOP ASSEMBL Y REF . FRAME 184 182 171 183 171 170 172 181 180 186 172 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 170 601 00 06 47 Bracket, Curb Hop Mnt 171 601 00 00 73 Screw , 5/16 − 18x.75 172 601 00 00 59 Nut, 5/16 − 18 180 601 00 19 70 Bolt, 5/16 − 18x2.00 181 601 00 06 55 Cl[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 40 www .usa.husqvarna.com EDGER BLADE ASSEMBL Y 310 31 1 302 321 331 329 330 322 323 320 301 325 312 305 300 REF . FRAME ASSY . REF . SUPPORT BRKT . Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 300 601 00 00 21 Flatwasher 301 601 00 21 96 Quill Support 302 601 00 22 16 Bolt, 3/8 − 16 305 601 00 2[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 41 GB BLADE GUARD ASSEMBL Y 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 REF . QUILL ASSY . Key No. Part No. Description 1 601 00 22 10 Blade Guard 2 601 00 07 86 Bolt, Carriage 5/16 − 18x.63 4 601 00 08 67 Nut, 5/16 − 18 5 601 00 22 1 1 Guide, Belt Front 6 601 00 21 95 Screw , 1/4 − 20x.50 8 601 00 19 78 Cover , Quill Pulley 9 601 00 [...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 42 www .usa.husqvarna.com CLUTCH / DRIVE LEVER ASSEMBL Y 741 737 743 745 738 732 731 739 740 725 735 Key No. Part No. Description 725 601 00 21 98 Upper Handle & Foam 731 601 00 22 22 Selector Plate 732 601 00 00 69 Screw , 1/4 − 20x1.25 735 601 00 23 18 Nut, 1/4 − 20 737 601 00 22 23 Depth Adjust Handl[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 43 GB HANDLE ASSEMBL Y REF . BLADE ASSY . REF . UPPER HANDLE 7 5 1 8 2 4 3 4 9 Key No. Part No. Description 1 601 00 22 27 Screw , 5/16 − 18x.63 2 601 00 00 59 Nut, 5/16 − 18 3 601 00 12 94 Bolt, 5/16 − 18x1.63 4 601 00 05 23 Hair Pin 5 601 00 22 28 Lower Handle 7 601 00 22 47 Control Rod 8 601 00 00 59 N[...]

F ACTOR Y NO. EH4000x37NA MODEL LE389 44 www .usa.husqvarna.com DECALS 825 829 830 823 821 824 826 820 822 Key No. Part No. Description 820 601 00 22 00 Decal, Recoil Cover 821 601 00 18 77 Decal, Information Danger 822 Reference Only 823 601 00 22 52 Decal, Engine 824 601 00 22 29 Decal, Angle Indicator 825 601 00 22 30 Decal, Quadrant Selector 82[...]

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