Husqvarna 455e Rancher 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 brake

 

for wear. Replace when less than 0.6 mm

Clean the outside of the machine.

converter, check the cooling system

(0,024 inch) remains at the most worn

 

weekly.

 

point.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the components of the throttle

Check the starter, starter cord and return

Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and

control work safely. (Throttle lockout and

spring.

clutch spring for wear.

throttle control.)

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the chain brake and check that it

 

 

operates safely. Make sure that the chain

Check that the vibration damping

Clean the spark plug. Check that the

catcher is undamaged, and replace it if

elements are not damaged.

electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).

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. Clean

Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

Clean the outside of the carburetor.

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, whether the

Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh

 

saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and

Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.

links are abnormally worn. Replace if

on the muffler.

 

 

 

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

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the starter units air intake.

Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

Check all cables and connections.

 

 

 

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 455e Rancher Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerBar General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting RancherChain oil Lubricating cutting equipment455e Rancher Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Rancher AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 455e RancherAssembly Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Limbing CuttingFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cutsFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsPage 1150250-95 ´z+R9¶53¨ ´z+R9¶53¨

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