Husqvarna 545, 550XPG manual Maintenance, General, Carburettor adjustment

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MAINTENANCE

General

The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Carburettor adjustment

Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions.

AutoTune

If the engine is equipped with AutoTune, manual adjustment of the carburettor’s H and L needles and the T- screw no longer applies. Both needles and the T-screw have been removed. AutoTune is a function that adjusts the carburettor electronically, always resulting in optimal adjustment.

Function

•The carburettor controls the speed of the engine via the throttle. Air/fuel is mixed in the carburettor. This air/ fuel mixture is adjustable.

•The automatic adjustment of the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions, e.g. the climate, altitude, petrol and the type of 2-stroke oil. This function is controlled by AutoTune.

Engine adjustment

The following steps should be taken when the chain saw is started for the first time or when outside circumstances change (fuel, altitude, air filter etc.): Start the engine.

Accelerate the engine to full throttle and saw a number of cuts in a thick log (3-5 min.).

The chain saw must be run (8,000 - 12,000 rpm) the entire time so that the carburettor can adjust itself.

Conditions

NOTE! The ignition system includes an in-built speed limiter. When the speed governor is activated, you will get the same sound experience as when the chain saw 4- cycles.

Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment

Note! All service and repair work on the machine demands special training. This is especially true of the machine’s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below we recommend that you take it to your service workshop.

Chain brake and front hand guard

Checking brake band wear

Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake.

Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0,6 mm thick at its thinnest point.

Checking the front hand guard

Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks.

Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch cover.

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Contents Operator′s manual Decompression valve KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMuffler General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injuryChecking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsWorking Techniques Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling cut Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Your sawFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger Muffler Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Spark plug Air filterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterRunning when making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handlesDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Saw chain filing and file gauges Guide bar and chain combinationsEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Page Page
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