Husqvarna 1153176-26 manual Maintenance schedule

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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
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	brake for wear. Replace when less
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	than 0.6 mm (0,024 inch) remains at
		weekly.	than 0.6 mm (0,024 inch) remains at
		weekly.	the most worn point.
			the 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 0.5 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	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburettor.
	is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburettor.
	is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.
	If the bar has a sprocket tip, this
	should be lubricated.

	Check that the bar and chain are	File off any burrs from the edges of	Check the fuel ﬁlter and the fuel hose.
	getting sufﬁcient oil.	the bar.	Replace if necessary.

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

	Sharpen the chain and check its
	tension and condition. Check the	Clean the carburettor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the
	drive sprocket for excessive wear and	Clean the carburettor compartment.	inside.
	drive sprocket for excessive wear and		inside.
	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 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerInjuries Some terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainNeedle bearing lubrication Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useJam. Always stop the engine before cleaning Terms Basic cutting techniqueFelling direction Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceDirectional cuts Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows Checking the inertia brake release When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardImmediately Checking the brake triggerMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Must always be replaced Air ﬁlter Spark plug Fitting the starterCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityPage Original instructions 1153176-26