Husqvarna BE550 Operation Manual

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BED EDGER
Operator and Parts Manual
BE550 / 966997301
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
English

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  • Page 1 BED EDGER Operator and Parts Manual BE550 / 966997301 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English...
  • Page 2 ©2010. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IntrodUctIon ............... 4 mAIntenAnce ............... 15 Use ................4 maintenance Schedule ..........15 Good Service .............. 4 drive chain ............... 16 Serial number ............. 4 tightening ............16 SymbolS And decAlS ..........5 checking drive chain And Sprockets ....16 Safety decals and machine mounted Instructions ..
  • Page 4: Introduction

    IntRoDUCtIon Congratulations thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna lawn care the be550 is used to lay edging material and to product. through your confidence in us, you have shape landscaping beds. the cable layer is used to chosen an exceptionally high quality product.
  • Page 5: Symbols And Decals

    symbols anD DeCals IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING! Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of of material damage, particularly if the reader DOES personal injury, particularly if the reader DOES NOT NOT follow the instructions given in the manual.
  • Page 6: Safety

    General Use the object of this manual is to help you use your Husqvarna machine safely and to provide information WARNING! about how to maintain the machine. Please read the manual carefully before attempting to use the Under no circumstances may the machine.
  • Page 7 Husqvarna original spare parts are designed and specified to maintain high quality and correct fit for optimal durability and lifespan. from a safety point of view, you should only use Husqvarna WARNING! original spare parts. The engine can become very hot. To •...
  • Page 8: Preparations

    Husqvarna. for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface of the lawn. Always run the machine around these objects.
  • Page 9: Operating

    saFety Operating WARNING! • do not use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other Engine exhaust, some of its constituents drugs or medication that can affect your vision, and certain vehicle components contain or judgment or co-ordination.
  • Page 10: Fuel System

    saFety Fuel System Maintenance • never make adjustments with the engine running. • disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete WARNING! stop before making adjustments, performing Gasoline and gasoline fumes are maintenance or cleaning the machine.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    assembly Bed Shaper and Cable Layer remove unit from box and pallet. fill unit engine with oil. check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. fill transmission with oil. check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. Transmission Oil Fill Engine Oil Fill...
  • Page 12: Controls

    ContRols Steering/Locking Handle located at the rear axle. lift and rotate the lever clockwise to steer unit and counter clockwise to lock steering. Handle Lock Pull and hold lever, raise or lower the handle to desired position, then release lever. the lever can be locked back to allow a “floating”...
  • Page 13: Engine

    ContRols Transport/Engaged Lever to lock in transport position, pull left pistol and apply downward pressure. When wheels begin to drop, release pistol, continue downward movement of handle until pin locks axle in transport position. Engine refer to the engine manufacturer's manual.
  • Page 14: Operation

    opeRatIon General do not allow the engine to “lug”. the engine IMPORTANT INFORMATION should run at full rPm under load. Allow the Clear the lawn of any debris. engine to run at high rPm to maintain power Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. level and solid clutch engagement while Be especially sure to check for hidden effectively cleaning the trench.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    maIntenanCe Maintenance Schedule the following list of maintenance procedures must be performed on the machine. for those points not described in the manual, visit an authorized service workshop. With daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly. Maintenance Daily Maintenance interval - hours before starting...
  • Page 16: Drive Chain

    maIntenanCe Drive Chain Tightening Allow engine to cool. remove spark plug cable. remove guard only. Using a wrench and a socket wrench, loosen the mounting idler bolt. Slide up to tension chain, retighten bolt. Checking Drive Chain And Sprockets Allow engine to cool. remove spark plug Chain cable.
  • Page 17: Replacing Drive Chain

    Always use genuine Husqvarna spare parts. An annual check-up at an authorized service workshop is a good way to ensure that your machine performs its best the following...
  • Page 18: Storage

    maIntenanCe Storage At the end of the season, (or if it will not be in use for WARNING! longer than 30 days) the machine should be readied for storage. fuel allowed to stand for long periods of Never store an engine with fuel in the time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that tank indoors or in poorly ventilated can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function.
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    lUbRICatIon General Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cable before attempting to lubricate the machine. Wipe away excessive grease after lubrication. Lubrication Schedule check engine oil daily, change every six months or 100 hours. check and lubricate wheel bearings once a month.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    tRoUblesHootInG Symptom Cause Action Engine will not start User error fuel valve closed open the fuel valve. choke valve open close the choke with cold engine. operator presence switch not held move to operator position and hold down down fuel system fuel tank empty fill with fuel machine stored without observing...
  • Page 21 tRoUblesHootInG Symptom Cause Action Engine is under-powered or runs unevenly Air filter clogged air filter clean or replace the air filter machine stored without observing clean tank, sludge reservoir and fuel system proper procedure from chapter empty carburetor. fill the tank with fresh fuel.
  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    RepaIR paRts FRAME...
  • Page 23 RepaIR paRts ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 510 367301 ..1 ..frAme, orAnGe 25.. 539 109545 ..1 ..oIl cAP 510 373101 ..1 ..cover 26.. 539 990206 ..2 ..HcS -18 x ¾ 510 373201 ..1 ..cover, cHAIn 27..
  • Page 24: Wheels

    RepaIR paRts WHEELS...
  • Page 25 RepaIR paRts ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 104556 ..4 ..WHeel ASSembly 15.. 539 109226 ..1 ..PIn, clevIS ½ x 2¼ 510 367401 ..1 ..Arm rH 16.. 539 109526 ..1 ..PIn, SPrInG 510 367501 ..
  • Page 26: Handle

    RepaIR paRts HANDLE...
  • Page 27 RepaIR paRts ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 510 367201 ..1 ..HAndle, orG 17.. 539 990627 ..1 ..HcS -18 x 1¼ 539 976488 ..2 ..GrIP, HAndle 18.. 539 976937 ..1 ..HcS -18 x 2 539 131156 ..
  • Page 28: Decals

    RepaIR paRts DECALS...
  • Page 29 540 200076 ..1 ..decAl, dAnGer foot 532 422012 ..1 ..decAl, HUSQ Hood 539 109899 ..1 ..decAl, oIlInG 521 971401 ..1 ..decAl, be550 539 111132 ..1 ..decAl, dePtH 10.. 532 422009 ..1 ..decAl, croWn 539 110854 ..
  • Page 30: Shaper

    RepaIR paRts SHAPER CABLE LAYER...
  • Page 31 RepaIR paRts ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 109882 ..1 ..flAP, lArGe 10.. 510 423301 ..1 ..PIn, SPool 539 109534 ..1 ..StrAP 11.. 539 976988 ..2 ...HAIrPIn 539 109733 ..1 ..reAr flAP 12..
  • Page 32: Service Journal

    seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action Delivery Service break the packaging and make sure the machine has not been damaged in transport. Where applicable, assemble accompanying components. check that machine design corresponds to customer order. check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and transmission. check that the working equipment is properly set.
  • Page 33 seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action...
  • Page 34 seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action...
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