Husqvarna 966976701 manual Muffler, Cooling system, Spark plug, Is damaged it should be replaced

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MAINTENANCE

Muffler

CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter.

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.

Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush.

On mufflers without a catalytic converter the mesh should be cleaned weekly, or replaced if necessary. On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the mesh should be checked, and if necessary cleaned, monthly. If the mesh

is damaged it should be replaced.

If the mesh is frequently blocked, this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired. Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler. A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston. See also instructions under the heading Maintenance.

CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler.

WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic

! converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.

Remember the risk of fire!

Cooling system

To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system.

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The cooling system consists of:

1Air intake on the starter.

2Fins on the flywheel.

3Cooling fins on the cylinder.

4Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).

Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder.

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by:

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Contents 327P4 327P5X-series Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what? What is WHAT?Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsThrottle lockout Machine′s safety equipmentStop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Quick release Balance Flex harness Cutting equipmentOnly use cutting equipment recommended by us Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance Specification of bar and saw chainChain General Safety Precautions Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Adjusting chain lubricationLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilMay increase the risk of accidents Checking wear on cutting equipment ChainWhat to do if lubrication does not work Chain drive sprocketFitting the bar and chain AssemblyAdjusting the harness Fitting the cutting headFitting the impact guard AssemblyFilling with oil Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaftAssembly of the saw attachment Fuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Mixing FuellingStarting Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingStopping General working instructions Safety instructions regarding the surroundingsSafety instructions while working Working TechniquesBasic working techniques Safety instructions after completing workWithout having the cutting attachment in full view Carburettor MaintenanceHigh speed jet H Fine adjustment of the idle speed TCorrectly adjusted carburettor Low speed jet LIs damaged it should be replaced MufflerCooling system Spark plugOiling the air filter Cleaning the air filterTwo-piece shaft Air filterMaintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataApproved accessories Art No Use with EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyBar and chain combinations Page Page Page Page 1150991-26