Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Winter use, Heated handles

Page 36

MAINTENANCE

Winter use

Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:

•Too low engine temperature.

•Icing of the air filter and carburettor. Special measures are therefore often required:

•Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by using the heat from the cylinder.

•Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine.

Fitting the winterising kit

Cut out a hole using a knife as shown.

Fit the winter cover in the cylinder cover.

THIS SIDE

VISIBLE

537 21 05 XX

Temperature 0°C or colder:

Move the cover from position A to position B so that preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the carburettor compartment and prevent, e.g. the air filter icing up again. When fitting the winter cover in position B the centrifugal cleaning nozzle is blocked. This measure requires the air filter to be cleaned more regularly.

Temperature -5°C or colder:

For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow, a special cover is available, which is mounted on the starter housing. This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in.

A

B

C

CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any measures have been taken to increase the temperature these changes must be reversed before the machine is used in normal temperature conditions. Otherwise there is a risk of overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine.

IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer).

Heated handles

576XPG

On models with the model code XPG both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw.

Electrical carburettor heating

576XPG

If this chain saw has the model code XPG then it is equipped with an electrically heated carburettor. The electrical heating prevents icing in the carburettor. A thermostat regulates heating so that the carburettor always has the correct working temperature.

36 – English

Page 35 Page 37
Image 36
Page 35 Page 37
Contents 570 576 XP KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting the trunk into logsMaintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Correctly adjusted carburettor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir filter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningRunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gauges EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISOPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page 1151002-26
Top Page Image Contents