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OPERATOR'S MANUAL / 2008 WITH PARTS LIST EDGER/TRIMMER Model: LE475 / 966951101 • Speci cations • Operating Instructions • Maintenance Information
OPERATOR'S MANUAL / 2008 WITH PARTS LIST EDGER/TRIMMER Model: LE475 / 966951101 • Speci cations • Operating Instructions • Maintenance Information
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... 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 Speci cation 5 Oil Speci cation 5 Starting The Engine 6 Engaging Drive Belt 6 Stopping The Engine 6 Correct Edger-Trimmer Usage 8 Operation of the Edger-Trimmer 8 Maintaining Your Edger-Trimmer 9 Maintenance Check List 9 Engine 9 Oil Quality 9 Oil Level 9 Oil Changes 9 Spark Plug 9 Blade Maintenance 9 Blade Changes 9 Lubrication 9 Storage Instructions 13 Maintenance Notes 13-15 Parts Illustration...
... 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 Speci cation 5 Oil Speci cation 5 Starting The Engine 6 Engaging Drive Belt 6 Stopping The Engine 6 Correct Edger-Trimmer Usage 8 Operation of the Edger-Trimmer 8 Maintaining Your Edger-Trimmer 9 Maintenance Check List 9 Engine 9 Oil Quality 9 Oil Level 9 Oil Changes 9 Spark Plug 9 Blade Maintenance 9 Blade Changes 9 Lubrication 9 Storage Instructions 13 Maintenance Notes 13-15 Parts Illustration...
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... before starting engine. Neverallowchildrentooperateedger-trimmer. 3. Make sure all edger-trimer operators know the safety, operating, and maintenance blade and all per- procedures. 11. Clean o any spilled gasoline before removing grass that cover your footing. Watch out for damage. Disengage power to the edger-trimmer may clog blade guard. 13. Neveroperateequipmentinwetgrass.Always 3. Remove potential thrown objects. Avoid slippery or steep areas. familiar with gasoline be sure of trouble. the equipment. 9. Check fuel...
... before starting engine. Neverallowchildrentooperateedger-trimmer. 3. Make sure all edger-trimer operators know the safety, operating, and maintenance blade and all per- procedures. 11. Clean o any spilled gasoline before removing grass that cover your footing. Watch out for damage. Disengage power to the edger-trimmer may clog blade guard. 13. Neveroperateequipmentinwetgrass.Always 3. Remove potential thrown objects. Avoid slippery or steep areas. familiar with gasoline be sure of trouble. the equipment. 9. Check fuel...
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Check clutch operation by pulling recoil starter rope. Snug bolts and check clutch operation again. - Do not mix oil with extreme care. Check oil level of engine every time edgertrimmer is clean and in good condition. Follow fueling instruction in the engine manual for correct grade of oil, oil lling, and oil changing. 2. Fill fuel tank outdoors, with gasoline. Read this Operator's Manual thoroughly. Do not run engine in top notch (disengaged). 5. Leave bolts loose until Steps 2 and 3 are using is used. IMPORTANT NOTE - INSTALLING THE THROTTLE WIRE 1. Also...
Check clutch operation by pulling recoil starter rope. Snug bolts and check clutch operation again. - Do not mix oil with extreme care. Check oil level of engine every time edgertrimmer is clean and in good condition. Follow fueling instruction in the engine manual for correct grade of oil, oil lling, and oil changing. 2. Fill fuel tank outdoors, with gasoline. Read this Operator's Manual thoroughly. Do not run engine in top notch (disengaged). 5. Leave bolts loose until Steps 2 and 3 are using is used. IMPORTANT NOTE - INSTALLING THE THROTTLE WIRE 1. Also...
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... Adjustmet Throttle/Choke Controls Depth Settings Fig. 3 STARTING THE ENGINE Be sure the clutch lever is running. If the engine fails to start edger-trimmer in base of lever permit adjusting depth of the frame, enables the operator to the detented full throttle (fast) position. Move throttle control to engage drive belt and blade. Fig. 2 6 The cutterhead angling lever, located on engine. WARNING Never adjust cutterhead angle when engine is in the rear DISENGAGED position before leaving the operating position. Manually pull out choke...
... Adjustmet Throttle/Choke Controls Depth Settings Fig. 3 STARTING THE ENGINE Be sure the clutch lever is running. If the engine fails to start edger-trimmer in base of lever permit adjusting depth of the frame, enables the operator to the detented full throttle (fast) position. Move throttle control to engage drive belt and blade. Fig. 2 6 The cutterhead angling lever, located on engine. WARNING Never adjust cutterhead angle when engine is in the rear DISENGAGED position before leaving the operating position. Manually pull out choke...
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... dual position to the right when edging with open side down. NOTES 7 Wheels must be sure the wheels and cutterhead are positioned so the blade will not strike the wheels. Slide the right wheel toward the right wheel, and once again install the spacer on the axle toward the left for trimming. OPERATING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER, CONT. The wheels are positioned to the left wheel and replace...
... dual position to the right when edging with open side down. NOTES 7 Wheels must be sure the wheels and cutterhead are positioned so the blade will not strike the wheels. Slide the right wheel toward the right wheel, and once again install the spacer on the axle toward the left for trimming. OPERATING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER, CONT. The wheels are positioned to the left wheel and replace...
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...-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land in the State of California, the law requires that a spark arrestor be installed and in place. For best appearance around corners and odd angles. Before starting engine, set blade depth and by slightly lifting rear wheels, guide edger-trimmer around owers, adjust blade to side away from blade, and replace spacer. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with Section 4442 of caution. Too deep a cut...
...-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land in the State of California, the law requires that a spark arrestor be installed and in place. For best appearance around corners and odd angles. Before starting engine, set blade depth and by slightly lifting rear wheels, guide edger-trimmer around owers, adjust blade to side away from blade, and replace spacer. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with Section 4442 of caution. Too deep a cut...
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... on the inside of cutterhead shaft and a 3/4" wrench on your edgertrimmer with incorrect spark gap setting. Use #2 multi-purpose grease. 2. BLADE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 1. An improper oil level can lead to serious damage to engine. Good operating conditions are obtained with only Husqvarna blade (available in this section. Remove outer washer and old blade. 2. LUBRICATION (See Fig. 5) 1. Check condition of operation. Use suitable covering over cutting edges of edger-trimmer blade can even stop ow...
... on the inside of cutterhead shaft and a 3/4" wrench on your edgertrimmer with incorrect spark gap setting. Use #2 multi-purpose grease. 2. BLADE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 1. An improper oil level can lead to serious damage to engine. Good operating conditions are obtained with only Husqvarna blade (available in this section. Remove outer washer and old blade. 2. LUBRICATION (See Fig. 5) 1. Check condition of operation. Use suitable covering over cutting edges of edger-trimmer blade can even stop ow...
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... DESCRIPTION Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Hex Cutterhead Pulley Guard Cutterhead Bearing (2 Req.) Spring Washer (New 01/87) Mandrel, Head Clamp, Blade Guard Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/2 Hex (2 Req.) Blade Guard Main Complete Blade Guard Washer, Friction (2 Req.) Nut 1/2-20 , Debris Sweep U-Clamp Complete Debris Guard Pivot Bolt Flat Washer 7/16 Spring, Head Recoil Cup Body, Cutterhead Lever, Angle Shifting Pin 5/16 x 2 Spring Brace Cutterhead Drive Belt (4L-300) Cutting Blade 1-1/4 Pin U-Clamp Spacer Grease Fitting Handle and Wheel Bearing Cutting Head Complete (Inc. NO. PART NO...
... DESCRIPTION Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Hex Cutterhead Pulley Guard Cutterhead Bearing (2 Req.) Spring Washer (New 01/87) Mandrel, Head Clamp, Blade Guard Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/2 Hex (2 Req.) Blade Guard Main Complete Blade Guard Washer, Friction (2 Req.) Nut 1/2-20 , Debris Sweep U-Clamp Complete Debris Guard Pivot Bolt Flat Washer 7/16 Spring, Head Recoil Cup Body, Cutterhead Lever, Angle Shifting Pin 5/16 x 2 Spring Brace Cutterhead Drive Belt (4L-300) Cutting Blade 1-1/4 Pin U-Clamp Spacer Grease Fitting Handle and Wheel Bearing Cutting Head Complete (Inc. NO. PART NO...
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... to start. Engine fails to proper oil level. * NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Lawn Mower Service Shop. 12 move s park plug, dry the plug, crank engine with fresh gas. 2. R eplace s park plug and lead wire and res ume s tarting procedures . Drain and re ll with plug removed, and throttle in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged. Carburetor improperly adjusted.* C. Dirty air cleaner.* 3. Operation erratic. A. B. Drain and re ll. A. Spark plug gap too close.* C. Clean cooling...
... to start. Engine fails to proper oil level. * NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Lawn Mower Service Shop. 12 move s park plug, dry the plug, crank engine with fresh gas. 2. R eplace s park plug and lead wire and res ume s tarting procedures . Drain and re ll with plug removed, and throttle in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged. Carburetor improperly adjusted.* C. Dirty air cleaner.* 3. Operation erratic. A. B. Drain and re ll. A. Spark plug gap too close.* C. Clean cooling...
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... following instructions be completely drained of the engine when used again. Replace spark plug. 5. Re ll with fresh oil. 4. Clean dirt and cha from lack of fuel, to spread the oil. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Edger-trimmers stored for any length of time should be adhered to before starting engine. 1. Therefore, it stops from cylinder and cylinder head ns, blower housing, etc. Operate the engine until it is still warm, drain the crank case. MAINTENANCE NOTES...
... following instructions be completely drained of the engine when used again. Replace spark plug. 5. Re ll with fresh oil. 4. Clean dirt and cha from lack of fuel, to spread the oil. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Edger-trimmers stored for any length of time should be adhered to before starting engine. 1. Therefore, it stops from cylinder and cylinder head ns, blower housing, etc. Operate the engine until it is still warm, drain the crank case. MAINTENANCE NOTES...
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... the owner's expense. An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be used solely at the time of purchase, as written in section 6, rests solely with Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil. 90 Day Commercial Warranty: Automatic mower, chain saws, 100 series trimmers, power cutters, stump grinders, pole saws, pole pruners, snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers, tillers, snow blowers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for which become worn through the "Yellow Pages" of the Owner's/Operator's manual.
... the owner's expense. An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be used solely at the time of purchase, as written in section 6, rests solely with Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil. 90 Day Commercial Warranty: Automatic mower, chain saws, 100 series trimmers, power cutters, stump grinders, pole saws, pole pruners, snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers, tillers, snow blowers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for which become worn through the "Yellow Pages" of the Owner's/Operator's manual.
Parts Guide
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Illustrated Parts List / 2008 EDGER/TRIMMER Model: LE475 / 966951101 • Speci cations • Operating Instructions • Maintenance Information
Illustrated Parts List / 2008 EDGER/TRIMMER Model: LE475 / 966951101 • Speci cations • Operating Instructions • Maintenance Information
Parts Guide
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... Lever, Angle Shifting Pin 5/16 x 2 Spring Brace Cutterhead Drive Belt (4L-300) Cutting Blade 1-1/4 Pin U-Clamp Spacer Grease Fitting Handle and Wheel Bearing Cutting Head Complete (Inc. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 11 DESCRIPTION 1 505289901 Handle 2 505289902 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (2 Req.) 3 505289903 Nut Lock Hex 7/16" - 14 (4 Req.) 4 505289904 Spring 6 505289905 Bolt, Hex 7/16 - 14 x 2 7 505289906 Rod, Clutch & Depth 8 505289907 Grip (3 Req.) 9 505289908 Lever, Clutch & Depth 10 505289909 Throttle Control (3 HP Ball Brg) (40-3/4) 11 505289910 Clip, Throttle Cable 12...
... Lever, Angle Shifting Pin 5/16 x 2 Spring Brace Cutterhead Drive Belt (4L-300) Cutting Blade 1-1/4 Pin U-Clamp Spacer Grease Fitting Handle and Wheel Bearing Cutting Head Complete (Inc. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 11 DESCRIPTION 1 505289901 Handle 2 505289902 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (2 Req.) 3 505289903 Nut Lock Hex 7/16" - 14 (4 Req.) 4 505289904 Spring 6 505289905 Bolt, Hex 7/16 - 14 x 2 7 505289906 Rod, Clutch & Depth 8 505289907 Grip (3 Req.) 9 505289908 Lever, Clutch & Depth 10 505289909 Throttle Control (3 HP Ball Brg) (40-3/4) 11 505289910 Clip, Throttle Cable 12...