Operation; General; Bed Shaping; Laying Cable - Husqvarna BE550 Operation Manual

General

1. do not allow the engine to "lug". the engine
should run at full rPm under load. Allow the
engine to run at high rPm to maintain power
level and solid clutch engagement while
effectively cleaning the trench.
2. lowering the rPm can cause the clutch to slip
and raise the transmission oil temperature,
possibly damaging the clutch.

Bed Shaping

1. clean the area to be worked. create either a
mental image of the border or paint an edge
on the turf.
2. check the machine for loose hardware. fill
engine with fuel.
3. Perform all settings and adjustments (found in
the controls section) on the machine.
4. Start out very slowly, learning the feel of the
machine as you slowly pull the machine along
the planned course.
5. If you must use the machine in wet or muddy
conditions, clean the shield regularly.

Laying Cable

1. clean the area to be worked, create either a
mental image of the border or paint an edge
on the turf.
2. check the machine by following previous
instructions.
3. Perform all the settings and adjustments on
the machine.
4. Perform all pre-operation checks and
adjustments and move machine into position.
5. At the place you want to begin laying wire,
feed out about 3' of wire. At approximately 1'
behind machine, fasten the wire securely to a
stake driven into the ground as an anchor.
6. Start machine, lower cutter into ground and
gently pull machine back slowly until ground
blade enters trench and begins to bury wire.
7. carefully pull machine, following premarked
course. do not go so fast that the machine
engine slows down. If machine stalls, push
machine toward cable trench only 1" and allow
engine to return to full speed.
8. If you must use the machine in wet or muddy
conditions, clean out the shield regularly.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clear the lawn of any debris.
Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects.
Be especially sure to check for hidden
electrical cables or similar in the lawn.