MAINTENANCE
Cooling systemAir Ţlter
To keep the working temperature as low as possible the The air Ţlter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt
machine is equipped with a cooling system.in order to avoid:
4Y Carburettor malfunctions
Y Starting problems
Y Loss of engine power
Y Unnecessary wear to engine parts.3
Y Excessive fuel consumption.
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The cooling system consists of:
1 Air intake on the starter.
2 Fins on the �ywheel.Clean the Ţlter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions
3 Cooling Ţns on the cylinder.are exceptionally dusty.
4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).
Cleaning the air Ţlter
Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more Remove the air Ţlter cover and take out the Ţlter. Wash it
often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling clean in warm, soapy water. Ensure that the Ţlter is dry before
system results in the machine overheating which causes reŢtting it.
damage to the piston and cylinder.
An air Ţlter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
Bevel gearcleaned completely. The Ţlter must therefore be replaced with
a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air Ţlter must
The bevel gear is Ţlled with the right quantity of grease at the always be replaced.
factory. However, before using the machine you should check If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air Ţlter should
that the bevel gear is Ţlled three-quarters full with grease. Use be soaked in oil. See instructions under the heading Oiling the
HUSQVARNA special grease.air Ţlter.
Oiling the air Ţlter
The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be Always use HUSQVARNA Ţlter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The
changed except if repairs are carried out.Å¢lter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through
the Ţlter. You should therefore avoid skin contact.
Put the Ţlter in a plastic bag and pour the Ţlter oil over it.
Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil. Squeeze the
excess oil out of the Ţlter inside the plastic bag and pour off
the excess before Ţtting the Ţlter to the machine. Never use
common engine oil. This would drain through the Ţlter quite
quickly and collect in the bottom.
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