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Operation

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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 over your eye glasses.

Thrown debris can result in foreign

objects being thrown into the eyes,

which can cause severe eye damage.

•

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while

you assemble, operate or do maintenance to
the unit.

WARNING

Oil Capacity

The engine holds approximately

20 ounces (0.6 liter)

of oil.

Oil Recommendation

Choose a viscosity from the following chart.

SAE 30

F and higher (5

C and higher)

is good for all purpose use above 40

F, use below

F will cause hard starting.

10W-30

0 to 100

F (

−

18 to 38

is better for varying temperature conditions. This

grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may

increase oil consumption at 80

F (27

C) or higher.

Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.

Synthetic 5W-30

−

20 to 120

(

−

30 to 40

provides the best protection at all temperatures as

well as improved starting with less oil consumption.

5W-30

F and below (5

C and below)

is recommended for winter use, and works best in

cold conditions.

Add Oil

1 Make sure the engine is level.
2 Clean the oil fill cap (A) of debris.
3 Remove the oil fill cap and wipe with a clean cloth.
4 Slowly fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT

OVERFILL. The engine holds approximately

ounces (0.6 liter) of oil.

5 Install and firmly tighten the oil fill cap.

Figure 9: Oil Fill

Summary of Contents for LE389

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATION 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 PARTS and the WARRANTIES This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed PRODUCT INFORMATION MS 3616MA 4 2006 ...

Page 2: ...should not be used for any other purpose It is important that you read and understand these instructions and that anyone who operates this equipment also read and understand these instructions IMPORTANT Many units are not assembled and are sold in cartons It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the assembly instructions in this manual are exactly followed Other units are purchased in an...

Page 3: ...12 Before Starting The Engine 12 How To Start The Engine 14 How To Stop 16 How To Use The Throttle Control 16 How To Use The Clutch Depth Control Lever 17 How To Use The Index Lever 18 How To Operate The Edger 19 Edging Tips 21 Maintenance 22 Maintenance Chart 22 How To Remove The Belt 23 How To Replace The Blade 24 Engine Maintenance 25 Storage 28 Troubleshooting 29 Product Specifications 30 Warr...

Page 4: ...ous injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This engine is shipped from Briggs Str...

Page 5: ...pment Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut off valve OFF When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors WARNING Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result If there ...

Page 6: ...state of California requires this Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land Before performing adjustments or repairs Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug Use only correct tools Do not tamper with governor spring links or other parts to increase engine speed When testing for spark Use app...

Page 7: ...y unable to operate it safely To protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Exercise cau...

Page 8: ...nd operating If Edger should start to vibrate abnormally stop engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position Also disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the blade and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections When cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain...

Page 9: ...The fasteners are shown at full size The quantities are shown in brackets NOTE Some models will not use every fastener shown on this page Figure 1 Parts Bag Contents Locknut 1 3 8 16 Shoulder Bolt 1 3 8 16 x 1 40 Cotter Pin 1 Locknut 8 5 16 18 Bolt 1 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 Short Spacer 1 Bolt 4 5 16 18 x 5 8 Long Spacer 2 Handle Bolt 4 Washer 4 11 32 x 11 16 Hair Pin 2 Washer 1 1 2 x 3 4 Wide Flange Hex ...

Page 10: ...e from the viewpoint of the operator s position behind the unit Removal From The Carton 1 Remove the lower handle upper handle control rod and packing material from the carton 2 Remove the wheels from the carton 3 Remove the bottle of oil and the parts bag from the carton 4 Cut down all four corners of the carton 5 Remove the packing material positioned around the front and rear of the unit 6 Asse...

Page 11: ...H shown in Figure 4 3 Attach the left rear wheel J and the short spacer K to the edger frame with the fasteners L M shown in Figure 5 4 Attach the front wheels N and long spacers O to the front wheel arm P with the fasteners Q R S shown in Figure 6 D Locknut 5 16 18 A C Bolt 5 16 18x5 8 B Figure 3 Lower Handle G H Washer 1 2x3 4 F E Figure 4 Right Rear Wheel M Locknut 3 8 16 K L Shoulder Bolt 3 8 ...

Page 12: ... to the N NEUTRAL position loosen the fasteners that hold the lower handle to the edger frame see Figure 8 Raise the handle until the clutch lever will easily move to the N NEUTRAL position Tighten the fasteners 9 When the clutch lever is in NEUTRAL position the quill support arm must be close to the screw D as shown in Figure 8 Y W U T V A A Z B Figure 7 Handle Assembly X Locknut 5 16 18 B D Figu...

Page 13: ...Tank E Throttle Control Controls the speed of the engine F Choke Control Use to start a cold engine G Oil Fill H Blade Guard Use to prevent stones and debris from being thrown at the operator I Blade J Blade Guide K Index Lever Use the index lever to change the angle of the blade For edging set the blade in a vertical position For trimming set the blade in a horizontal position L Quill Assembly M ...

Page 14: ...wing chart SAE 30 40ºF and higher 5ºC and higher is good for all purpose use above 40ºF use below 40ºF will cause hard starting 10W 30 0 to 100ºF 18 to 38ºC is better for varying temperature conditions This grade of oil improves cold weather starting but may increase oil consumption at 80ºF 27ºC or higher Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures Synthetic 5W 30 20 to 120ºF 30 to 40ºC prov...

Page 15: ...o remove the gasoline add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the fuel tank A fuel stabilizer will minimize gum deposits and acids If the fuel tank is almost empty mix the fuel stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add the mixture to the fuel tank Always follow the instructions on the stabilizer container Start the engine Let the engine run for 3 minutes to allow the mix...

Page 16: ...ds and feet away from rotating parts Before starting the engine raise the blade so that it will not contact the ground WARNING 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 1 Before starting the engine pull the clutch depth control lever A all the way back to raise and...

Page 17: ...speed 8 If assistance is needed see the Troubleshooting Chart NOTE The cutting blade speed is controlled by the engine speed D Figure 13 Recoil Start Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result Before starting the engine make sure to raise the blade When starting engine pull the sta...

Page 18: ...gine damage could occur To stop the engine move the throttle control to the stop position WARNING Operate equipment with guards in place Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Do not wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught While the engine is running never leave the unit unattended Always disengage the cutting bla...

Page 19: ...ard There are five positions down to approximately 2 3 4 inches deep Set the lever in one of the five positions 4 To raise the cutting blade pull the lever back NOTE For deep edging first cut at shallow depths Then cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained B Figure 16 Clutch Depth Control Lever Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic...

Page 20: ...sired result see Figure 18 For trimming set the index lever at angle position 90_ see Figure 19 6 Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug 7 Start the engine 8 Move the clutch lever to the desired height See How To Use The Clutch Depth Control Lever in the Operation Section NOTE For deep edging first cut at shallow depths Then cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained Rotating...

Page 21: ...l and the right rear wheel are adjustable the edger can be used on uneven surfaces such as the curb shown in Figure 21 NOTE References to the right or left side of the edger are from the viewpoint of the operator s position behind the unit 1 Before you start the engine move the depth control lever C back until the blade A will not contact the ground 2 When edging along a concrete driveway or sidew...

Page 22: ...rear wheel is on the curb as shown in Figure 21 7 Loosen the rear wheel knob E to lower the right rear wheel to the pavement Tighten the rear wheel knob 8 Use the curb height adjust lever to lower the front wheel to the setting where the front wheel touches the pavement and the unit is level 9 Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clot...

Page 23: ...urface Before you begin mowing try first edging around the lawn Use the edger along hard edges such as sidewalks and driveways Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result Operate equipment with guards in place Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Do not wear loose fit...

Page 24: ...orized Husqvarna service dealer for service Use only original equipment replacement parts Other parts may not perform as well may damage the unit and may result in injury In addition use of other parts may void your warranty Check the fasteners Make sure all fasteners are tight Follow the information in the Maintenance section to keep the unit in good operating condition Thrown debris can result i...

Page 25: ...rol Lever 3 Remove the two screws C and spacers D from the top of the engine pulley cover E Remove the engine pulley cover see Figure 23 4 Loosen do not remove the screw F that holds the belt guide G Then move the belt guide away from the belt 5 Remove the two screws H from the belt guard J see Figure 24 6 Remove the old belt from the engine pulley K and from the quill assembly pulley L Replace wi...

Page 26: ...tighten the blade locknut always use the method shown in Figure 25 First secure wrench C onto the nut located behind the blade Then to remove or tighten the blade locknut turn the wrench D 3 Remove the blade 4 Install a new blade and secure with the blade locknut Tighten the blade locknut to a torque of 40 45 foot pounds 5 Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Figure 25 Blade Removal B D C...

Page 27: ...arburetor The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most applications However if adjustments are required see any Authorized Husqvarna service dealer for service The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated DO NOT EXCEED this speed CAUTION Spark Plug Check the spark plug every 100 hours Replace...

Page 28: ...ee Figure 27 3 With engine off but still warm remove the oil drain plug B Completely drain all of the oil from the engine into an appropriate receptacle 4 After draining all the oil install and tighten the oil drain plug 5 Make sure the engine is level 6 Remove the oil fill cap A from the engine oil fill C 7 To add oil pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill The engine holds approximately 20 ...

Page 29: ...way from the carburetor D 4 If the filter C is very dirty or damaged replace it with a new filter 5 Install the filter and cover onto the carburetor 6 Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner or the filter removed as a fire or explo...

Page 30: ...on cylinder area This can be done by first removing the spark plug and pouring 1 2 ounce 15 ml of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then install the spark plug Slowly pull the starter rope This will turn the engine s crankshaft and distribute oil slowly through the engine Fuel stabilizer If you do not want to remove the gasoline add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the fuel tank A...

Page 31: ...r Clean or replace air filter Engine smokes excessively Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Cutting blade will not rotate Debris interferes with blade Clean debris from blade Loose blade Tighten blade nut Damaged V belt Replace V belt Blade will not cut properly Damaged quill bearings Replace the quill assembly Contact an Authorized Husqvarna service dealer Damage or worn blade Replace th...

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Page 33: ...plicable to operating the equipment it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment actual on site power This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to the following differences in altitude temperature barometric pressure humidity fuel engine lubrication maximum governed engine speed individual ...

Page 34: ...oducts for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence 2 Year or 2 000 Hour 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Warranty Husqvarna Utility Vehicles 1 Year Warranty Power cutters stump grinder pole pruners and pole saws for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome produ...

Page 35: ...IBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow ...

Page 36: ...s test Briggs Stratton Emissions Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage It is in addition to the B S engine warranty for non regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions 1 Warranted Parts Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emissions control s...

Page 37: ...f actual engine running time Intermediate Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time Extended Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time For example a typical walk behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year Therefore the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equ...

Page 38: ... Half 22 601 00 13 27 Screw 5 16 24x1 00 24 601 00 00 23 Washer 26 601 00 05 47 Flatwasher 29 601 00 05 09 Belt V4L 32 60LG 30 601 00 14 33 Screw and Washer Assy 32 601 00 05 80 Guide Belt 40 601 00 22 04 Cover Engine Pulley 41 601 00 00 80 Screw 5 16 24x3 00 42 601 00 22 05 Spacer Sleeve 43 601 00 22 06 Screw 5 16 24x3 75 44 601 00 22 07 Spacer 45 601 00 22 05 Spacer Sleeve 80 601 00 22 08 Frame ...

Page 39: ...o Part No Description Key No Part No Description 650 601 00 22 49 Tire 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 00 05 87 Spacer Sleeve 667 601 00 22 50 Bolt SHH 3 8 16 668 601 00 22 51 Spacer Washer 669 601 00 05 42 Nut 3 8 16 670 601 00 01 09 Flatwasher 680 601 00 00 25 Cotter Pin ...

Page 40: ...Front Wheel Arm 151 601 00 22 34 Rod Front Mount Curb 152 601 00 22 35 Pushnut Washer 153 601 00 22 36 Plastic Washer 154 601 00 22 37 Spacer Height Adjust 155 601 00 22 38 Pin Spring 156 601 00 22 39 Lever Height Adjust 157 601 00 20 40 Knob Rectangle 158 601 00 00 94 Flatwasher 159 601 00 22 41 Nut 160 601 00 22 27 Screw 5 16 18x 63 161 601 00 22 42 Plate Height Adjust 163 601 00 22 43 Knob Mold...

Page 41: ... 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 Clevis 182 601 00 19 71 Spacer Sleeve 183 601 00 00 19 Flatwasher 184 601 00 06 84 Knob Wing 5 16 18 186 601 00 19 72 Rod Wheel Support ...

Page 42: ... 21 Flatwasher 301 601 00 21 96 Quill Support 302 601 00 22 16 Bolt 3 8 16 305 601 00 24 07 Nut 3 8 16 310 601 00 22 17 Rubber Deflector 311 601 00 22 18 Screw 10 16x1 50 312 601 00 22 13 Flatwasher 320 601 00 23 14 Spring Compression 321 601 00 21 97 Quill Assembly 322 601 00 22 44 Lever Index 323 601 00 22 45 Spring Torsion 325 601 00 22 59 Nut 5 16 18 329 601 00 00 94 Flatwasher 330 601 00 22 4...

Page 43: ...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 11 Guide Belt Front 6 601 00 21 95 Screw 1 4 20x 50 8 601 00 19 78 Cover Quill Pulley 9 601 00 24 70 Screw 10 16x 50 ...

Page 44: ...ription 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 Handle 738 601 00 19 84 Screw 5 16 18x1 25 739 601 00 01 01 Spring Compression 740 601 00 00 59 Nut 5 16 18 741 601 00 22 48 Grip Hand 743 601 00 22 25 Stud 745 601 00 24 07 Nut 3 8 16 ...

Page 45: ...ER 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 Nut 5 16 18 9 601 00 22 26 Panel Handle ...

Page 46: ...escription 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 826 601 00 22 31 Decal Blade Guard 829 601 00 20 96 Decal Panel 830 601 00 22 53 Decal Husqvarna LE389 ...

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