Husqvarna 281XP, 288XP, 288XP, 288XP Lite manual Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND

OBLIGATIONS

The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency) and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1999 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S., new small nonroad engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the federal stringent anti-smog standards. Husqvarna Forest & Garden must warrant the emission control system on your small nonroad engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your unit. Your emission control system includes Parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Husqvarna Forest & Garden will repair your small nonroad engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE

The 1999 and later small nonroad engines are warranted for two years. If any emission related part on your engine (as listed above) is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden.

OWNER’S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator’s Manual. Husqvarna Forest & Garden recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but Husqvarna Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small nonroad engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Husqvarna Forest & Garden may deny you warranty coverage if your small nonroad engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.

You are responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE

The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad engine is delivered.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE

Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

WHAT IS COVERED

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be perfor- med at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WARRANTY PERIOD

Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of ”repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

DIAGNOSIS

The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Husqvarna Forest & Garden may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance are not covered.

ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS

The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers.

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS

Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST

1.Carburetor and internal parts

2.Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts.

3.Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintainance schedule.

4.Ignition System

a)Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule

b)Ignition Module

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT

The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in the operator’s manual.

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Contents 101 90 288XP/XP LiteSymbols KEY to SymbolsContents Personal Protective Equipment Safety InstructionsChain SAW Safety Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Right hand guard Throttle lockChain catcher Muffler Stop switchVibration damping system Checking the brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the automatic brakeThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Saw chainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance Never use waste oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilLubricating the bar tip sprocket Checking chain lubricationLubricating the clutch drum bearing Checking wear on cutting equipmentWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackNever use the saw one- handed General rulesDo not let go of the handles 10 ft General Safety PrecautionsMin m General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesCutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance LimbingFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a Trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel Handling10ft FuellingMin 3 m Warm engine Start and StopStart Cold engineCarburetor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Starter device assemblyStarter device Changing a broken or worn starter cordMuffler Adjusting the oil pumpAir filter Spark plugCooling system Needle bearing maintenance Winter useTemperature 0oC 32oF or colder Temperature -5oC 23oF or colderMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceTechnical Data Your Warranty Rights Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement1998W48

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