Husqvarna LE389 - Manual (Page 8)

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• Loosen T- knob on the inside right rear
of the main frame that secures the wheel
support rod as shown in Fig. 4-OP.
• Slide the rear wheel down until the Edger/
Trimmer is level when the left wheel is on
the curb.
• Tighten the T-knob securely.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and start
the engine. The depth of cut adjustment
is the same as described in Edging
Operation paragraph.
• Remove the oil fill cap-dipstick and fill the
crankcase to FULL line on dipstick. See Fig.
5-OP. Check frequently when filling the
crankcase.
NOTE: Engine may already contain some
residual oil.
• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.
DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate ca-
pacity see your engine manual.
• Tighten the fill cap-dipstick securely each
time you check the oil level.
NOTE: Check oil before each use. Add if
needed.
NOTE: Change oil after the first (2) operating
hours and every (25) operating hours thereaf-
ter.
Fuel Fill Cap
Oil Fill Cap-
Dipstick
FILL GAS
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
grade automotive gasoline. Do not use Ethyl,
high octane gasoline or gasohol. Be certain
container is clean and free from rust or other
foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in
the container. If you should run out of gas
while using the Edger/Trimmer, you must be
certain to fill the gas tank completely or the
engine will not restart. CAUTION: DO NOT
use gasoline containing any amount of
alcohol as it can cause serious damage or
significantly reduce performance.
CAUTION : Never fill the gas tank while
the engine is running or hot. Immediately wipe
off any spilled gasoline before attempting to
start the engine.
FIG. 5-OP
Rear
Wheel
Support
Rod
T-Knob
(Behind
Wheel)
Front
Wheel
Front Wheel Arm
Bracket
Blade
Guard
Knob
Curb Height
Adjust Lever
FIG. 4-OP
CAUTION : Keep away from the
rotating blade. The blade can cause injury.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
All controls should be checked for proper
function before servicing or starting the en-
gine.
• Move the clutch lever into all six positions
in the selector plate. Make sure the clutch
lever snaps into all six holes.
• Return the clutch lever to the rearmost
hole in the selector plate.
FILL/ADD OIL:
This Edger/Trimmer was shipped with little or
no oil in the engine. Oil must be added
before engine is started. DO NOT OVER-
FILL.
TO ADD ENGINE OIL
• Place the Edger/Trimmer on a level sur-
face.