Husqvarna Essential Maintenance Tips for Brush Cutters

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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. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Maintenance

Daily

 

Weekly

Monthly

maintenance

maintenance

maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the outside of the machine.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the harness is not damaged.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the suspension ring is not damaged.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from

 

X

 

 

a safety point of view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the stop switch works correctly.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the handle and handlebar are undamaged and secured

 

X

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard

 

X

 

 

if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the blade is correctly centred, is sharp, and is not cracked.

 

X

 

 

An off-centre blade will cause vibration that could result in damage to

 

 

 

the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked. Replace

 

X

 

 

the trimmer head if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that nuts and screws are tight.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be

 

X

 

 

secured correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the starter and starter cord.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the electrode

 

 

 

 

gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20”), or replace the spark plug. Check

 

 

X

 

that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the machine’s cooling system.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only applies

 

 

X

 

to mufflers without a catalytic converter).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with lubricant. Fill if

 

 

X

 

necessary using special grease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the safety release on the harness is not damaged and works.

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from cracks

 

 

 

X

or other defects. Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check all cables and connections.

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. Replace

 

 

 

X

if necessary by an autorized service workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a

 

 

 

X

suppressor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only applies

 

 

 

X

to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 535RX, 535RXT KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter?General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentMachine′s safety equipment Throttle lockoutVibration damping system Stop switchCutting attachment guard 535RX, 535RXTQuick release MufflerCutting equipment Locking nutCutting equipment Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades Sharpening the saw bladeTrimmer head Fitting the guard extension AssemblySee the chapter on Technical data. If an Attachment without an approved guardFitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Fitting the blade guard and saw bladeFitting other guards and cutting attachments Adjusting the harness and brush cutter Standard harnessTriobalance harness Correct balance Fuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Muffler gets very hot during and after FuelingMixing Use. This also applies during idling. BeStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCheck before starting StartingFor throttle handles with a start throttle lock StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques ABC of clearingIs running or the cutting equipment is Up into the eyes causing blindness orAreas where it is difficult to see Rotating, as this can result in seriousForestry clearing using a saw blade Brush cutting with a saw bladeTrimming Grass clearing using a grass bladeGrass trimming with a trimmer head ClearingCutting SweepingMaintenance CarburetorMuffler Cooling systemBevel gear Spark plug Cleaning the air filterAir filter Oiling the air filterMaintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical Data Technical dataApproved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Emission Warranty Parts List Page S35 2,7mm 095-.106 25 m 15 cm T35, T35x T45, T45x Auto Trimmy SII Page Page Original instructions 1154017-95

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