Husqvarna 575XP Maintenance schedule, Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section.

	Daily maintenance	Weekly maintenance	Monthly maintenance

		On chain saws without a catalytic	Check the brake band on the chain
		On chain saws without a catalytic	brake for wear. Replace when less than
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	brake for wear. Replace when less than
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at the
		weekly.	0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at the
		weekly.	most worn point.
			most worn point.

	Check that the components of the	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)

	Clean the chain brake and check that it
	operates safely. Make sure that the	Check that the vibration damping	Clean the spark plug. Check that the
	chain catcher is undamaged, and	elements are not damaged.	electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
	replace it if necessary.

	The bar should be turned daily for more
	even wear. Check the lubrication hole in
	the bar, to be sure it is not clogged.	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburetor.
	Clean the bar groove. If the bar has a
	sprocket tip, this should be lubricated.

	Check that the bar and chain are getting	File off any burrs from the edges of the	Check fuel hose for cracks or other
	sufﬁcient oil.	bar.	damage. Change if necessary.

	Check the saw chain with regard to
	visible cracks in the rivets and links,	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the saw chain is stiff or whether	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the saw chain is stiff or whether	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	the rivets and links are abnormally	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	the rivets and links are abnormally
	worn. Replace if necessary.

	Sharpen the chain and check its tension
	and condition. Check the drive sprocket	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
	for excessive wear and replace if	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
	for excessive wear and replace if
	necessary.

	Clean the starter units air intake.	Clean the air ﬁlter. Replace if	Check all cables and connections.
	Clean the starter units air intake.	necessary.	Check all cables and connections.
		necessary.

	Check that nuts and screws are tight.

	Check that the stop switch works
	correctly.

	Check that there are no fuel leaks from
	the engine, tank or fuel lines.

	On chain saws with a catalytic
	converter, check the cooling system
	daily.

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Contents 575XP AutoTune EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingIf the depth gauge setting is too large General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueCutting LimbingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Must always be replacedWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page Page Page Page Page 1150861-95