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Husqvarna LE389 Instruction Book

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Instruction Book −
Model LE389
Read and keep this book for future reference.
This book contains important information on
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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.
1.2003
Owner's Manual 601 00 24 69
Reference No. F-031102C

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  • Page 1 Instruction Book − Model LE389 Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit.
  • Page 2 30 Day Warranty: Husqvarna bow guide and replacement parts. SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE 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 during the warranty period.

  • Page 3: Warranty Statement

    To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later that thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance.
  • Page 5 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Edger. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.” Operating Safety WARNING: To prevent acciden- tal starting when setting-up, S Never allow children or young teenagers to transporting, adjusting or mak- operate the Edger.
  • Page 6 SAFETY RULES Safe Storage spect the Edger for any damage, and re- pair the damage before restarting and S Always refer to the owner’s manual instruc- operating it. tions for important details if the Edger is to S If Edger should start to vibrate abnormally, be stored for an extended period.

  • Page 7: International Symbols

    SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Fuel...

  • Page 8: Parts Bag - Contents

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m). This measurement Read and follow the assembly and adjust- describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. ment instructions. All fasteners are in the The torque is measured with a torque parts bag.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 - Owner’s Manual (not shown) 1 - Upper Handle 1 - Lower Handle 1 - Handle Panel 1 - Control Rod 4 - Wheels control rod and packing material from the WARNING: Always wear safety carton.

  • Page 10: How To Assemble The Handle

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE For ease of assembly, attach the lower han- dle before mounting the wheels. Wheel Support 1. Mount the lower handle to the inside of the edger frame (see Figure 2). Fasten the lower handle with the fasteners shown in the illustration.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY 5. Assemble the upper handle and the 9. When the clutch lever is in NEUTRAL handle panel to the lower handle with position, the quill support arm must be the fasteners shown in Figure 7. Make close to the screw as shown in Figure 6. sure the locknuts are on the inside of the lower handle.

  • Page 12: How To Prepare The Engine

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN WARNING: Follow the engine OIL OR GASOLINE manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to See the engine manufacturer’s instructions use. Always use a safety gasoline con- for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before tainer.

  • Page 13: Know Your Edger

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger. Save this manual for future reference. ENGINE Clutch Lever Control Rod Primer Button OIl Fill...

  • Page 14: How To Use The Throttle Control

    OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE EDGER 1. Move the clutch lever back to the DIS- ENGAGED position. Then, move the Clutch throttle control to the STOP position. Lever See Figure 10. WARNING: Never leave the EDGER unattended while the engine is running. Always dis- engage the cutting blade and stop the engine.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Index Lever

    OPERATION HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the 3. Before you start the engine, line up the spark plug wire from the spark plug. edger as if you were going to bevel cut. Move the clutch lever down to test the blade location.
  • Page 16 OPERATION HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE Because the front wheel and the right rear wheel until the front wheel is level with wheel are adjustable, the Edger can be used the left rear wheel and the unit is setting on uneven surfaces, such as the curb shown on the curb as shown in Figure 15.

  • Page 17: How To Stop The Engine

    OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all the way back to the DISENGAGED position. Then, push the throttle control lever down to the STOP position. If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the engine Primer Button cooling fins.

  • Page 18: Edging Tips

    OPERATION EDGING TIPS S Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema- ture belt wear and decreased perfor- mance. S If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug.

  • Page 19: Customer Responsibilities

    MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS After Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Before First complete regular Each Each Before SERVICE service. Often Hours Hours Season Hours Storage DATES Lubricate All Pivot √ √ Points Lubricate Wheel √ √ Axles Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustment

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT The belt made of a special compound. If the 4. Loosen, do not remove, the screw that belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the holds the belt guide. Then, move the belt with an original equipment belt. belt guide away from the belt.

  • Page 21: How To Replace The Blade

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- spark plug. ally affect its function. 2. Remove the blade locknut that holds The blade is designed to not require sharp- the blade to the drive shaft.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE der. Slowly pull the recoil-start grip so WARNING: Never store the that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install Edger indoors with fuel in the a new spark plug in the cylinder. fuel tank. Never store in an en- closed, poorly ventilated area where 5.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Engine runs erratically Engine runs erratically Carburetor out of adjustment See Carburetor Adjustment section.
  • Page 24 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA 323095F PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION − − − − − Engine 601 00 22 04 Cover, Engine Pulley 601 00 08 35 Screw, 3/8−16x1.00 601 00 00 80 Screw, 5/16−24x3.00 601 00 22 03...
  • Page 25 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. LOWER HANDLE REF. FRAME 332244B PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 22 49 Tire & Rim 601 00 22 50 Bolt, SHH 3/8−16 601 00 08 67 Nut, 5/16−18 601 00 22 51 Spacer &...
  • Page 26 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. FRAME ASSEMBLY 331765E PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 22 33 Front Wheel Arm 601 00 22 40 Knob, Rectangle 601 00 22 34 Rod, Front Mount Curb 601 00 00 94 Flatwasher...
  • Page 27 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. FRAME 323179E PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 06 47 Bracket, Curb Hop Mnt 601 00 19 71 Spacer, Sleeve 601 00 00 73 Screw, 5/16−18x.75 601 00 00 19 Flatwasher 601 00 00 59 Nut, 5/16−18...
  • Page 28 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. SUPPORT BRKT. REF. 323129E FRAME ASSY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 00 21 Flatwasher 601 00 21 97 Quill Assembly 601 00 21 96 Quill Support 601 00 22 44 Lever, Index 601 00 22 16 Bolt, 3/8−16...
  • Page 29 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. QUILL ASSY. 332247D PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 22 10 Blade Guard 601 00 07 86 Bolt, Carriage 5/16−18x.63 601 00 08 67 Nut, 5/16−18 601 00 22 11 Guide, Belt Front 601 00 21 95 Screw, 1/4−20x.50...
  • Page 30 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA 323136F PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 21 98 Upper Handle & Foam 601 00 01 01 Spring, Compression 601 00 22 22 Selector Plate 601 00 00 59 Nut, 5/16−18 601 00 00 69 Screw, 1/4−20x1.25...
  • Page 31 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. UPPER HANDLE REF. BLADE ASSY. 332237C PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 22 27 Screw, 5/16−18x.63 601 00 22 28 Lower Handle 601 00 00 59 Nut, 5/16−18 601 00 22 47...
  • Page 32 MODEL LE389 FACTORY NO. 13051x37NA REF. UPPER HANDLE REF. LOWER HANDLE 332228B PART NO. DESCRIPTION 601 00 22 26 Panel, Handle F-031 102C...
  • Page 33 601 00 22 52 Decal, Engine 601 00 22 29 Decal, Angle Indicator 601 00 22 30 Decal, Quadrant Selector 601 00 22 31 Decal, Blade Guard 601 00 20 96 Decal, Panel 601 00 22 53 Decal, Husqvarna LE389 F-031 102C...

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