TOR'S
OPERA
MAN
/ 2008
UAL
WITH PARTS LIST
EDGER/TRIMMER
/ 966951101
LE475
Model:
• Speciꢀcations
• Operating
Instructions
• Maintenance
Information
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GENERAL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Recommended by Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute
DO NOT MODIFY EDGER
-TRIMMER
Unauthorized modiꢀcation to the edge
r-trimmer may impair
its function and safety and aꢁect edge
r-trimmer life.
TRAINING
8. Ifedger-trimmer
shouldstarttovibrate
abnor-
cause.
1. Read the Operating
and Maintenance
In-
mally,stoptheengine
Vibration is generally
9. Stop the engine
andcheckforthe
a warning of trouble.
struction Manual
familiar with the
the equipment.
carefully. Be thoroughly
controls and proper
use of
whenever you
leave the
repairs or
edger-trimmer,
inspections.
and when making
2. Neverallow
3. Keep area
sons, particularly
4. Thoroughly
childrentooperate
of operation clear
small children
train anyone using
edger-trimmer.
of all per-
and pets.
the edger-
operators
10. When repairing
or inspecting, make
certain
parts have stopped.
blade and all moving
Disconnect spark
plug wire and
keep wire
talstarting.
trimmer.Makesure
knowthesafety
procedures.
alledger-trimer
,operating,and
awayfromplug
topreventacciden
11. Do not run engine indoors.
12. Shut engine
maintenance
oꢁ and wait until
blade comes to
PREPARATION
1. Thouroughly
trimmeristobe
sticks, wire, bones,
which might be picked up and thrown.
2. Donotoperate
a complete stop
before removing
grass that
working near
holesinterrain,
inspect the area
where edger-
may clog blade guard.
13. Watch out
used, andremove
allstones,
andotherforeign
for traꢂc when
objects
roadways.
14. Stayalertfor
unevensidewalks,
edger-trimmer
sandals. Always
r,andpantsorslacks
whenbarefoot
orotherhiddenha
zardswhenusing
mer. Always push
edger-trim-
or wearing open
stantialfootwea
er your legs when
wear sub-
thatcov-
r-trimmer.
slowly over rough
ground.
15. Remembe
r, never operate
edger-trimmer
operating edge
before starting
unless blade guard,
guard are properly in place.
belt guards, and
debris
3. Check fuel
engine. Do not
ꢀll
run-
oꢁany
gasoline tank indoors,
ning, orwhileengine
spilled gasoline before starting engine.
4. Disengage
when engine is
isstillhot. Clean
16. Disengage
power to cutterhead
and stop
edger-trimmer,
engine before leaving
before
making repairs,
inspections or adjustments,
cutterhead drive
before starting
and when transporting or not in use.
engine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
5. Donotuseedge
belt guards, and
place.
6. Edgeortrim
light.
r-trimmerunless
debris guard are
bladeguard,
properly in
1. Check blade
mounting nut
frequently for
proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts,
bolts, and screws
tight to be
onlyindaylightor
ingoodartiꢀcial
sure equipment
is in safe working
condition.
3. Never stor
e edger-trimm
er with gasoline
7. Neveroperate
equipmentinwet
grass.Always
Keep a ꢀrm hold
in the tank in a
reachanopenꢃame
has cooled before
building where
fumes may
be sure of your footing.
the handle and walk, never run.
on
orspark.Besure
engine
storing in any enclosure.
OPERATION
1. Start the engine
feet well away from blade.
2. Do not change
overspeed engine.
3. Wear safety
4. To reduce
ꢀre hazard, keep
engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. After opera
carefully. Keep
hands and
ting engine, never
touch ex-
it has cooled completel
engine governor
setting or
haust muꢄer until
y.
g
6. Keep edge
r-tirmmer in
good operatin
glasses when operating
edger-
condition, and
keep safety devices
in place
.
trimmer.
4. Keep clear
of discharge opening
at all times.
CAUTION
Neverdirectdisc
hargeofanyma
bystanders nor
terialtoward
allow anyone near
TO AVOID
INJURY
machine
Read Operator's
and function of
devices. Remove
Neveredgeortrim
passengers. Look
Manual. Know
location
while it is in operation.
5. Stopblade
or roads.
6. Afterstriking
andinspectedge
damage before starting engine.
7. Avoid loss of
controls. Maintain
safety
whencrossinggravel
drive,walks,
potential thrown
objects.
nearpeople. Never
carry
Avoid
aforeignobject,
stoptheengine
before backing.
r-trimmerfordamage.
Repair
slipperyorsteep
slowlyifmachine
areas.Stopblade
andback
stops.Avoidblade
unless
blade and engine are stopped.
control or tipping
on slopes and
sharp corners by reducing speed.
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EDGER-TRIMMER FEATURES
Clutch & Depth Lever
Throttle Lever
Control Rod
Gasoline Fill
Air Cleaner
Engine
Belt Guards
Blade Guard
Recoil Starter
Oil Fill
Front & Back
Cutterhead
Blade
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ASSEMBLY
Wrench, Pliers,
TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16"
Screwdriver
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
NOTE: There is no oil in engine crankcase.
e
Left or Right side of machin
NOTE: Reference to
is from the operator's
facing forward.
for
in the engine manual
1. Follow instructions
,
position of the handle
.
ꢀlling,andoilchanging
correctgradeofoil,oil
2. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
the handle and throttle
The lawn edger, except
control, is fully assembled,
in one container.
INS
TALLING THE THROTTLE WIRE
packed, and shipped
the
is not attached to
1. If the throttle cable
engine carburetor, follow
the instructions in
manual. Some throttle
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
the engine operating
Align
brace, nuts, and bolts.
1. Remove handle
cables cannot be attached before shipping.
and handle brace
the handle, lower support,
and bolts. Leave bolts
3arecompleted(See
holes. Use all six nuts
looseuntilSteps2and
Fig. 1).
every time edger-
oil level can cause
extensive internal damage to engine.
Check oil level of engine
trimmer is used. An improper
pivot
cotter pins (See Fig.
before installing rod.
into upper and lower
2. Install control rod
holes and secure with
1). Oil pivots lightly
TION
FUEL SPECIFICA
of
lever into rear notch
3. Move clutch-depth
quadrant on handlebards.
engine
instruction in the
1. Follow fueling
manual.
Move cutterhead
.
notch of quadrant
angling lever to top
plug.
position. Check clutch
plug wire from spark
4. Remove spark
CAUTION
Move throttle to OFF
operation by pulling
blade turns when depth
loosenhandleboltsand
.
—itishighlyꢀammable
Handlefuelwithcare
If
recoil starter rope.
lever is in top notch,
r.
container.Neveradd
Useonlyapprovedfuel
running. Fill fuel tank
fuel while engine is
pulltowardoperato
clutchoperationagain.
care. Never ꢁll fuel
outdoors, with extreme
Snugboltsandcheck
gasolinecapsecurel
y
tankindoors.Replace
and wipe up all spilled fuel.
— IMPORTANT NOTE —
is in
not turn when lever
top notch (disengaged).
Make sure blade does
around fuel cap
removing it to prevent
from entering fuel system.
fuel storage container
in good condition.
before
Always clean area
excessive amounts
of dirt
Also insure that the
and
5. Slip on the handle grips.
6. Tighten bolts.
you are using is clean
Throttle Cable
Control Rod
ATION
CORRECT ENGINE OPER
CAUTION
becomefamiliarwith
Beforestartingengine,
Operator's Manual
all controls. Read this
check engine oil level
before starting engine.
thoroughly. Always
Install 6 Bolts Through
Handle Lower Support
& Handle Brace Holes
WARNING
to avoid inhaling ex-
contain carbon mon-
Care should be taken
haust gasses, as they
and oderless.
oxide gas, which is colorless
a dangerous gas that
Carbon monoxide is
and is poten-
can cause unconsciousness
run engine in conꢁned
tially lethal. Do not
areas such as closed garages.
Throttle
Cable Clip
Fig. 1
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OPERATING YOUR EDGER-TRIMMER
CLUTCH AND DEPTH LEVER
SETTINGS (See Fig. 3)
CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
Clutch and Depth lever is used to engage and
disengage the drive belt, which operates the
blade. It is also used to regulate the depth of
edging and height of trimming.
Always disengage edger-trimmer blade and
shutengineoꢀwhenleavingtheedger-trim-
mer unattended, even if for just a few min-
utes. Prevent accidents; don't give children
or unauthorized persons an opportunity to
operate this machine.
Clutch/Depth Controls
CAUTION
Always start edger-trimmer in motion
slowly. Sudden starts can be damaging
to the equipment and could cause loss of
operator control.
Throttle/Choke
Controls
Depth
Settings
CAUTION
Rotating blade can throw dirt or debris.
Wear safety glasses when operating the
edger-trimmer.
Fig. 3
ADJUSTING CUTTERHEAD ANGLE
(See Fig. 2)
STARTING THE ENGINE
BesuretheclutchleverisintherearDISENGAGED
position before starting engine.
Before starting engine, adjust cutterhead angle.
The cutterhead angling lever, located on the left
hand side of the frame, enables the operator
to position the blade horizontally for trimming
or choose several vertical positions for edging.
Manually pull out choke on engine.
Grasp the recoil starting handle and pull quickly.
Return the handle slowly. If the engine fails to
start after three or four pulls, lower the throttle
to the detented full throttle (fast) position.
WARNING
Never adjust cutterhead angle when engine
is running.
Once the engine starts, push the choke to the oꢀ
position. UsetheSLOWpositiontoidletheengine.
ENGAGING THE DRIVE BELT
Move clutch and depth lever forward to engage
drive belt and blade. Notches in base of lever
permit adjusting depth of cut for edging and height
for trimming.
TO STOP
Disengage edger-trimmer clutch and depth lever.
Move throttle control to stop position. Make
sure engine is stopped and blade is not
rotating before leaving the operating position.
Cutterhead Angle Adjustmet
Fig. 2
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-TRIMMER, CONT.
OPERATING YOUR EDGER
WHEEL POSITIONING (See Fig. 4)
be centered
in the vertical
The wheel adjusting spacer should
between the wheels when edging
the dual position
position. Wheels must be in
cutterhead in an
to the right when edging with
angle position or trimming (horizontal
position).
WARNING
whenengine
Donotchangewheelpositions
is running.
Wheel Spacer Positioned For Trimming
Fig. 4
the wheels
Remove the spacer from between
CURB RIDING POSITION
Remove the spacer from between
wheels. Slide the right wheel toward
and replace the spacer between
right frame. Only vertical edging
this position.
side down. Slide
axle toward the
install the spacer
by lifting on spacer with open
the left front wheel on the
right wheel, and once again
on the axle between the frame
the front
the left wheel
the wheel and
can be done in
and wheel.
CAUTION
thewheels
so the blade
Beforestartingtheengine,besure
are positioned
sarepositioned
NOTE: As pictured above, wheels
tothe rightfortrimming.The wheel
to the left for curb riding edging.
and cutterhead are positioned
will not strike the wheels.
NOTES
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CORRECT EDGER-TRIMMER USAGE
Too deep a cut will put unnecessary stress
on engine and accelerate blade wear. Cutting
too shallow allows rapid regrowth of roots.
CAUTION
Readallmanualsprovidedbeforeoperating.
These manuals give a detailed description
of operation and point out other areas of
caution. Familiarize yourself thoroughly
with equipment before attempting to use it.
Make sure to re-adjust cutting depth as blade
begins to wear at tips.
Avoid edging or trimming in wet grass, as it may
clog up in the blade guard and cause splattering.
The general appearance will be much better when
grass is dry.
OPERATION OF THE EDGER-
TRIMMER
Always push edger-trimmer at moderate walking
speed — at this speed your edger-trimmer is
designed to cut more than 100 ft. per minute.
Four-wheel design of edger-trimmer permits easy
and stable edging, riding securely on sidewalk or
cement surfaces.
WARNING
Keep all shields in place. Never at-
tempt to clear discharge areas or edger-
trimmer blade wihout disengaging the
edger-trimmer and stopping the engine.
Around specially shaped ꢁower beds or curved
sections, follow these simple steps. It will be
easier to cut around corners when front wheels
are placed together at right side of trimmer-edger.
Before starting engine, remove wheel spacer
clip on front axle, slide wheels to side away from
blade, and replace spacer.
Your edger-trimmer is designed to give a
professionally groomed appearance to your
lawn with minimum eꢀort. It will edge lawns at
walks, around ꢁower beds, trim close to poles
and hydrants, and also under fences and other
hard to reach locations. For best appearance
around ꢁowers, adjust blade to 20" angle cut.
After starting engine, set blade depth and by
slightly lifting rear wheels, guide edger-trimmer
around corners and odd angles.
For best results, adjust the cutting depth of the
blade to within 1/2" to 1" deep (with a new blade
usually in the third notch of the adjustment bracket
at handle).
WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES
This equipment does not include a spark arrestor
muꢀer.
If this equipment is used on any forest-covered
land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land
in the State of California, the law requires that
a spark arrestor be installed and in eꢁective
working order before using this equipment on
such land. The spark arrestor must be attached to
the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code.
If this equipment is used in a state or national
park or campground, a U.S.D.A. Forestry
Department approved spark arrestor muꢀer
must be utilized.
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MAINTAINING YOUR EDGER
-TRIMMER
Replace spark plug that is not in good condition.
CAUTION
Never sand blast, wire brush, scrape,
spark plug in poor condition. Best
obtained with a new plug.
or reinstall
results are
Tominimizethechanceofinjury,perform
all
maintenanceandadjustmentsonyoure
dger-
trimmer with engine oꢀ, unless instructed
Always check spark plug gap before
new plug or reinstalling the original
spark plug gap gauge to adjust the electrode
gap as indicated in the engine manual.
installing a
plug. Use a
otherwise in this section. Use extreme
care
when working near operating machiner
y.
air
Do not wear loose ꢁtting clothing. Remove
watch and jewelry before beginning
work
when
andobservecommonsafetypractices
using tools.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Sharpedgesofedger-trimmerbladecan
cut
1. Refer to the engine manual for engine
tenance instructions.
main-
you during blade maintenance or
adjust-
ment. Use suitable covering over cutting
2. Correct grade of oil and gasoline
in the instructions.
is included
edges of blade to prevent bodily
harm.
BLADE CHANGE
Check the oil level of the engine every
edger-trimmer is used. An improper oil
cause extensive internal damage to engine.
time the
level can
1. Place a 5/16" Allen wrench on the
inside of
cutterhead shaft and a 3/4" wrench
blade nut, and turn to loosen nut. Remove
on the
outer washer and old blade.
2. Replace blade with only Husqvarna
blade
(available in 3-pack). Place outer washer
Failure to change engine oil at recommended
the
intervals can lead to serious damage to
engine.
This is especially true when using detergent
oils which are designed to hold impurities
same direction as removed, and tighten
as snug as possible.
nut
in
reached,
a gelatin-
and can
suspension; when saturation point is
oil may suddenly break down to form
like substance which seriously impairs
LUBRICATION (See Fig. 5)
1. Thecutterheadbodyneedsoccasional
ing. Use #2 multi-purpose grease.
greas-
even stop ꢀow of oil. Increase frequency
of oil
2. The cutterhead mandrel has two
precision-
changes if edger-trimmer is operat
extremely dusty conditions.
ed under
sealed bearings that do not need lubrication.
USE #2 MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE
Grease Fitting Location
SPARK PLUG
Engine misꢁre, or generally poor operation,
often caused by spark plug in poor condition
is
or
with incorrect spark gap setting. Spark
be checked after each ꢁfty hours of
Replace a spark plug at one hundred
plug should
operation.
operating
hour intervals, or sooner if inspection
fouling or excessive deterioration.
reveals
20
10
°
°
VERTICAL
10
20
°
°
Always clean area around spark plug
before
BLADE
ANGLE
HORIZONTAL
removing it to prevent dirt from entering
engine.
Use a spark wrench to remove and install plug.
Fig. 5
Check condition of plug. Good
conditions are indicated by a light coating
or tan deposit. A dead white, blistered
could indicate an "overrich" fuel mixture
operating
of grey
coating
caused
Oil all exposed bearings, linkage,
wheels. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
and front
by a clogged air cleaner, or improper
adjustment.
carburetor
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LAWN EDGER AND TRIMMER PARTS ILLUSTRATION
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LAWN EDGER AND TRIMMER P
ARTS LIST
REF. P
ART
REF. P
ART
NO. NO
.
DESCRIPTION
NO. NO
.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
505289901
505289902
505289903
505289904
505289905
505289906
505289907
505289908
505289909
Handle
34
35
36
36A
37
40
41
42
505289939
505289940
505289941
505289943
505289942
505289944
505289945
505289946
505289947
505289948
505289949
505289950
505289951
505289952
505289953
505289954
505289955
505289956
505289957
505289958
505289959
505289960
505289961
505289962
505289963
505289964
505289965
505289966
505289967
505289968
Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Hex
Cutterhead Pulley Guard
Cutterhead Bearing (2 Req.)
Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (2 Req.)
Nut Lock Hex 7/16" - 14 (4 Req.)
Spring
Bolt, Hex 7/16 - 14 x 2
Rod, Clutch & Depth
Grip (3 Req.)
Spring W
Mandrel, Head
asher (New 01/87)
Clamp, Blade Guard
Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/2 Hex (2 Req.)
Blade Guard Main
Complete Blade Guard
Washer
, Friction (2 Req.)
Nut 1/2-20
Lever, Clutch & Depth
Throttle Control (3 HP Ball Brg)
(40-3/4)
44
45
46
47
11
12
13
14
15
16
505289910
505289911
505289912
505289913
505289914
505289915
505289916
Clip, Throttle Cable
Cross Brace for Handle
Nut 1/4-28 Hex (10 Req.)
Bolt 1/4-28 x 7/8 hex (6 Req.)
Frame, Right Hand 8"
Hub Cap for 7" & 8" Rear Wheels
8" Rear Wheel Complete w/
Bearings, Wide Tire & Hub Cap
8" Rear Wheel Outside Bearing
Only
Deꢀector
U-Clamp
, Debris Sweep
Complete Debris Guard
Pivot Bolt
Flat Washer 7/16
Spring, Head Recoil
Cup
Body, Cutterhead
Lever, Angle Shifting
Pin 5/16 x 2
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
61
62
63
505289917
505289918
8" Rear Wheel Inside Bearing
Only. Also for 8" F
(2 needed/front)
ront Wheel.
Spring
Brace Cutterhead
16A
505289919
8" Front Wheel Complete
w/Bearing & Wide Tire
8" Tire Only
Drive Belt (4L
Cutting Blade
-300)
505289920
505289921
1-1/4 Pin
U-Clamp Spacer
Grease Fitting
8" Rear Wheel Rim Only
505289922
--- -- -- --
505289924
505289925
505289926
505289927
505289928
8" Front Wheel Rim Only
Engine (
17
18
19
20
21
22
Briggs & Stratton Dist.)
Handle and Wheel Bearing
Cutting Head Complete (Inc. No
33,53,51,52,54,55,56,61,37,(2)63,
(2)36)
Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-1/2 (4 Req.)
Bolt 5/16-24 x 7/8 Hex (5 Req.)
Nut 7/16-14 Hex (3 Req.)
8" Front Axle
8" Front Wheel Spacer (2-13/16"
Use With 7075-7 Wheels)
Nut 5/16-24 Hex (9 Req.)
8" Fram Crossmember
8" Rear Axle (13-5/8") (Use with
7058 wheels)
505289969
LE475 Decal
23
24
25
505289929
505289930
505289931
26
27
28
505289932
505289933
505289934
Bracket, Engine Pulley Guard
Guard, Engine Pulley
Engine Pulley Guard & Bracket
Complete
Screw #110 x x1/2 Sheet Metal
(4 Req.)
8" Fram, Left Hand
29
505289935
NOTE:
All component
dimensions
given in
U.S. inches
30
31
33
505289936
505289937
505289938
1 inch = 25.4 mm
Set Screw 5/16-24 x 5/16
Cutterhead Pulley & Shaft Comp.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
P R OB L E M
C AUS E
1. Engine fails to start.
A. Check fuel tank for gas.
B. Spark plug lead wire disconnected.
C. Throttle control lever not in starting position.
D. Check spark plug.*
E. Carburetor improperly adjusted. Engine ꢀooded. Re-
move spark plug, dry the plug, crank engine with plug
removed, and throttle in off position. R eplace spark
plug and lead wire and resume starting procedures.
F. Old/stale gas. Drain and reꢁll with fresh gas.
2. Hard Starting or loss of power.
3. Operation erratic.
A. Spark plug wire loose.
B. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
C. Dirty air cleaner.*
A. Dirt in gas tank. Drain, clean and reꢁll.
B. Dirty air cleaner.*
C. Water in fuel supply. Drain and reꢁll.
D. Vent in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged. Clear vent.
E. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
4. Hard Starting or loss of power.
5. Idles poorly.
A. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.*
B. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
C. Dirty air cleaner.*
A. Carburetor idle speed too slow.*
B. Spark plug gap too close.*
C. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set.*
6. Hard Starting or loss of power.
A. Adjust carburetor.*
B. Removeanyobstructionsfromairpassagesinshrouds.
C. Clean cooling ꢁns.
D. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
* NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjust-
ments listed above, please contact your local
Lawn Mower Service Shop.
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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Edger-trimmers stored for
gum deposits forming on essential
may aꢀect the operation of
following instructions be adhered
Operate the engine until it
While engine is still warm, drain
any length of time should
be completely drained of fuel
to prevent
and fuel tank. Such deposit
Therefore, it is important
that the
parts such as the carburetor
the engine when used again.
to before starting engine.
stops from lack of fuel, to
the crank case. Reꢁll with fresh
cylinder. Pull starter rope on
chaꢀ from cylinder and cylinde
s
1. Drain fuel tank completel
y. 2.
clean all gasoline out of carbureto
r. 3.
oil. 4. Remove spark plug, and
the engine to spread the oil.
pour one ounce of oil into the
spark plug. 5. Clean dirt and
Replace
r head ꢁns, blower housing
, etc.
MAINTENANCE NOTES
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MAINTENANCE NOTES
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