Husqvarna 288XP/XP lite manual Weekly maintenance Daily maintenance, Monthly maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer.

Weekly maintenance

Daily maintenance

1. Check that the AV

elements are not soft or

torn.

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1. Check that all the

components of the throttle

control operate safely (i.e.

throttle lock, throttle lever

and start throttle lock).

2. Clean the chain brake

and check its function

according to the

instructions. Make sure

that the chain catcher is

undamaged. Otherwise

replace it immediately.

3. Clean or replace the air

filter as necessary. Check

for damage or holes.

4. The bar should be turned

daily for more even wear.

Check the lubrication hole

in the bar, to be sure it is

not clogged. Clean the

bar groove, if the bar has

a sprocket tip, this should

be lubricated.

5. Check the function of the

oiler to be sure the bar

and chain receive proper

lubrication.

6. Sharpen the chain and

check its tension and

condition. Check the drive

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2

3

4

5

6

2.

Lubricate the clutch drum

 

bearing.

3.

File off burrs, if any, on

 

the sides of the bar.

4.

Clean the spark plug and

 

check the gap.

 

The correct gap is 0,5 mm

 

(0,020 inch).

5.

Check the starter and the

 

recoil spring. Clean the

 

fins on the flywheel.

6.

Clean the cooling fins on

 

the cylinder.

7.

Clean or change the

 

screen in the muffler.

8.

Clean the carburetor body

 

and air box.

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3

4

5

6

7

8

0,5 mm

sprocket for wear.

Replace if necessary.

Monthly maintenance

7.

Check the starter and

 

starter cord for wear or

 

damage. Clean the air

 

intake slots on the starter

 

housing.

8.

Check for any loose nuts

 

and screws and retighten

 

if necessary.

9.

Test the stop switch to be

 

sure it shuts off the

 

engine.

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8

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1.Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear.

2.Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch spring for wear.

3.Clean the outside of the carburetor.

4.Change the fuel filter.

5.Flush the inside off the fuel tank with gasoline.

6.Flush the inside of the oil tank with gasoline.

7.Check all cables and connections.

8.Change the spark plug.

9.Change the air filter.

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2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

0,5 mm

 

9

 

 

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Contents 101 90 288XP/XP LiteSymbols KEY to SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the automatic brake Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentBar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilLubricating the clutch drum bearing Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackGeneral rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesGeneral Basic cutting techniqueTerms CuttingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel HandlingFuelling Min 3 m10ft Start Start and StopCold engine Warm engineCarburetor MaintenanceStarter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Adjusting the oil pumpSpark plug MufflerTemperature 0oC 32oF or colder Needle bearing maintenance Winter useTemperature -5oC 23oF or colder Cooling systemMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceTechnical Data Your Warranty Rights Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement1998W48

288XP/XP lite specifications

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