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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...
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.
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.
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.
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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 •...
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.
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.
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...
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”...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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