Husqvarna CT16 owner manual Engine AIR Cleaner, Spark Plug, Cylinder Exhaust Ports

		MAINTENANCE
ENGINE			FIG. 2-C.R.
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner filter should be cleaned and reoiled after 3
months or 25 hours of operation. Clean more often under dusty			FOAM
conditions.			ELEMENT
IMPORTANT:	The engine can be worn out in a very		SCREWS
short period	of time if dirt or grit is allowed to
enter the engine.		ON
To clean the air filter, do the following:		OFF
		OFF C
● Loosen screws on air cleaner cover (See FIG. 2-C.R.)
		H
		O
and remove the cover.		K
		FULL E
● Remove foam element from air cleaner.
● Wipe inside of the air cleaner housing clean.			COVER
● Clean the foam element by washing in a strong solution		HOUSING
of water and household detergent. Then rinse thor
oughly in clean water.
● Wrap foam element in clean cloth and squeeze out
(do not twist) all the liquid until dry.

●Cover the ends and side of the foam element with same oil used in fuel mixture. Knead the foam element be tween fingers to distribute oil and remove excess oil.

●Reinstall foam element in air cleaner housing.

●Service the foam element carefully, inspecting for deterio ration or damage. A defective, improperly serviced, or misassembled air filter will allow dirt particles to enter the engine.

●Reassemble the filter (See FIG. 2-C.R.). Place the cover on the air cleaner housing and tighten screws to secure cover to the housing.

CLEANING (See FIG. 3-C.R.)

Always remove the dirt and debris from the tiller/clutivator after each use. Remove any string, wire or vegetation that may become lodged in the mechanism and stop the tine rotation. Proceed as follows:

●Release the throttle control and move the shut-off switch to the (OFF) position, then disconnect the spark plug wire.

●Remove hairpin and clevis pin securing tine(s) assembly to the shaft and remove the tine(s).

CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH- OUT THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT IN- STALLED. A DEFECTIVE AIR CLEANER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS IF DIRT OR DUST IS PERMITTED TO ENTER THE ENGINE THROUGH THE CARBURETOR. AN AIR CLEANER THAT IS CLOGGED WITH DUST OR DIRT SHOULD BE CLEANED AND RE-OILED.

SPARK PLUG

If the engine is flooded, clean the area around the spark plug base to prevent foreign material from entering the cylinder(s) when the plug is removed. Remove and dry the spark plug. Regap the electrodes to .030 if necessary. If a new spark plug is needed, refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance manual for the proper replacement spark plug. Tighten the spark plug firmly. If a torque wrench is available, torque the spark plug to 15 foot-pounds.

CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS

The cylinder exhaust ports should be cleaned after each seventy-five (75) to one hundred (100) hours of operation. For this procedure we recommend that you take your unit to a technician trained to work on two cycle engines.

●Remove lodged material. Reassemble tine(s) on shaft and secure with a clevis pin and hairpin.

●Reconnect spark plug wire and restart engine.

FIG. 3-C.R.

TINE SHIELD

CLEVIS PINS LODGED ITEM CLEVIS PINS

RIGHT	LEFT
	SIDE
SIDE
	TINES
TINES

HAIRPINSHAIRPINS

TRANSMISSION

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