Husqvarna 1153191-26 manual Maintenance, Carburettor, Muffler

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MAINTENANCE

Carburettor

Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust emissions after the running-in period, ask your dealer/ service workshop (who will have a rev counter at their disposal) to adjust your carburettor.

Function

The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine.

Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local operating conditions, e.g. climate, altitude, petrol and the type of 2-stroke oil.

The carburettor has three adjustment controls:

L = Low speed jet

H = High speed jet

T = Idle adjustment screw

L T

H

The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel to match the rate that air is admitted, which is controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel) and if they are turned anti- clockwise the ratio becomes richer (more fuel). A lean mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower engine speed.

The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed. If the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a lower idle speed.

Basic setting

The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use. The carburettor should then be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician.

Adjustment of the idle speed

Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted.

Adjust the idle speed screew T clockwise respectively anti-clockwise until an idle speed of 2300 rpm is reached.

Muffler

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.

The muffler is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. The spark arrestor mesh should be cleaned once a month. This is best done with a wire brush.

To remove the spark arrestor mesh proceed as follows:

Remove the screws to the capillary tube and exhaust pipe.

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Contents 356BTX-series Dear Customer IntroductionSymbols KEY to SymbolsContents Machine′s safety equipment Safety InstructionsStop switch Personal protective equipmentMuffler Vibration damping systemGeneral General safety precautionsAdjusting the harness Fuel safetyStarting Transport and storageGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesBasic working techniques What is what on the blower? What is WHAT?Assembling the blow pipe and control handle AssemblyFlat nozzle AccessoriesHandlebar Fuel Fuel HandlingPetrol Two-stroke oilFuelling Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineMuffler MaintenanceCarburettor Air filter Cooling systemSpark plug Must always be replaced Cleaning the air filterOiling the air filter Daily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data Technical DataEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122001, EN155032009 EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyPage Original instructions 1153191-26