Husqvarna 326HDAX-Series, 326HE3X-Series, 326HE4X-Series Gear housing, Cleaning and lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

Gear housing

There are three grease nipples on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to top up with grease. This should be carried out approximately every 20 working hours. Use Husqvarna special grease, part no. 503 98 96-01.

The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out.

Cleaning and lubrication

After you have used the machine clean any resin and plant residue from the blades using cleaning agent 531 00 60-75 (UL22).

Always lubricate the blade bars with special grease, part no. 531 00 60-74 (UL 21) before use.

Maintenance schedule

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop.

Daily maintenance

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1Clean the outside of the machine.

2Check that the stop switch works correctly.

3Check that the blades do not move when the engine is idling or when the choke is in the start throttle position.

4Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

5Check that the hand guard is not damaged. Replace the guard if damaged.

6Check that nuts and screws are tight.

7Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.

Weekly maintenance

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1Check the starter, the starter cord and the recoil spring.

2Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.

3Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove and check the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm or change the spark plug.

4Clean the cooling fins on the flywheel.

5Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter).

6Clean the carburettor compartment.

7Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near the starter is not blocked.

8Fill the gear housing with grease. This should be carried out approximately every 20 working hours.

9Check that the screws that hold the blades together are correctly tightened.

Monthly maintenance

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1Clean the fuel tank.

2Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it.

3Clean the fan and the area around it.

4Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if necessary.

5Check all cables and connections.

6Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. Replace if necessary.

7Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.

8Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).

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