Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Muffler, Starter, Changing a broken or worn starter cord

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MAINTENANCE

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.

A muffler equipped with a catalytic converter significantly reduces the amount of hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NO) and aldehydes in the exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide (CO), which is poisonous and odorless, is not however reduced! Consequently, never work in an enclosed or badly ventilated area. Good air circulation should always prevail when working in snowy hollows, ravines or in confined conditions.

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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Contents English 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353GKEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMuffler General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationAssembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel 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 instructionsClutch cover causing the chain to CleaningJam. Always stop the engine before Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe 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 kickbackMaintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air filterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Cooling systemHeated handles Electrical carburetor heating346XPG, 353G Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinationsRecommended cutting equipment for Canada 050Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95
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