Husqvarna 1153137-95 manual Muffler, Starter, Changing a broken or worn starter cord

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Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.

Stop switch

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.

Muffler

Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the screen at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.

Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or defective.

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.

Starter

WARNING! When the recoil spring is

!wound up in the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury.

Care must be exercised when replacing the return spring or the starter cord. Wear protective glasses and protective gloves.

Changing a broken or worn starter cord

Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter.

Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the

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1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29

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455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?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 Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMuffler Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Too largeRancher, 460 Rancher Tensioning the chainBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 455e RancherFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Rancher, 460 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 Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Starter MufflerChanging a broken or worn starter cord 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 Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain filing and file gauges Gauge, Saw chain designationFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsMAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1153137-95