Husqvarna 50 Rancher manual Maintaining the Chain Brake, Adjusting the Carburetor

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MAINTAINING THE CHAIN BRAKE

This chain saw is equipped with a new type of automatic chain brake that has been adjusted at the factory. It will need no further adjust- ment.

Release the chain brake as soon as you move or cease working even if it is for a short break. Push the front hand guard to release the

brake. ‘:”

During the break: .

Check that the brake mechanism works smoothly.

If not, remove resin and sawdust. Check that supports and sliding

surfaces are lubricated with grease or temperature-resistant engine oil.

Apply full throttle and release the chain brake. The chain should immediately stop rotating.

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR

The carburetor has three adjusting screws:

L = Low speed needle

H = High spaed needle

T = Throttle adjusting screw

The carburetor is adjusted as follows:

1.Clean the air filter.

2.Screw the needles H and L carefully right in.

3.Then screw the needles out to recommended basic position:

H = 1 turn out

L = 1 turn out

4.Start the engine and warm it up. Adjust the idling speed by means of the throttle adjusting screw so that the chain starts rotating.

5.Adjust the low speed needle to reach the highest speed at which the engine is still idling, Then screw the needle out equivalent to 10 minutes on a clock-face.

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Use the following procedw’e to check that the automatic chain brake actuates correctly;

Hold the chain saw horizontally abt 20 cm over a trunk. NOTE! Switch off the engine! Release your grip on the front handle. As the saw by force of its own weight swings around the rear handle and the guide bar tip hits the trunk, the brake should actuate.

At the service workshop:

Check that the brake mechanism and the brake band are free from sawdust and dirt.

Check the wear of the brake band. In unbraked position it must not touch the clutch drum.

Check the wear of the chain brake mechanism.

Check that the front hand guard is not damaged.

Lubricate the supports and gliding surfaces of the front hand guard

with grease or temperature-resistant engine oil.

6Again adjust the idling speed by means of the throttle screw (see under 4 above) so that a speed of approx 2,500 r/rein is received.

7ADDIV full throttle, At correct adjustment of the hiqh-.sDeed needle, the e’ngine should be fourstrok~ng.

If this is not the case screw out the needle to reach a distinct fourstroke.

Engine speed: Maximum 12,500 r/rein.

NOTE!

Should the engine not be fourstroking, there is a risk of piston seizure.

Adjust the high speed needle for maximum power and not for maximum speed!

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Contents Chain saw What is What on the Chain SAW? Fuel and OILAssembling Guide BAR and Chain Maintaining the Chain Brake Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the AIR Filter Changing Starter Cord Return Spring Cold engine Starting the Chain SAWMonthly maintenance Maintenance of the Chain SAWDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceWinter USE Safety Reminders1018 401-26A 20

50 Rancher specifications

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