Husqvarna 136, 141, 136LE, 141LE Important points to remember, Starting a Warm Engine

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WARNING: The chain must not move

ON/STOP SWITCH

when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain

 

moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR

 

ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid con-

 

tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause

 

serious burns.

 

To stop the engine move the switch to the

 

STOP position.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

To start the engine hold the saw firmly on

 

the ground as illustrated below. Make sure

 

the chain is free to turn without contacting

 

any object.

FULL OFF

Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.

 

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

 

Important points to remember

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.

For cold weather starting, start the unit at full choke; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/ fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

NOTE: In the following steps, when the cho- ke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set au- tomatically.

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

2.Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent.

3.Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro- ceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.

4.Push the choke/fast idle lever in com- pletely (to the OFF CHOKE position).

5.Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts.

6.Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

2.Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent; then, push the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position).

3.Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts.

4.Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Insure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service deal- er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized Husqvarna Service Dealer.

SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake.

The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

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Contents 530163874 6/18/03 136Chain Brake Assembly Operate Your SAW Safely Plan AheadMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionReduce the Chance of Kickback KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pinch-KickbackKickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleElbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar Safety Notice Exposure to Computed kickback angle CKA TableStandards Chain Tension Including units with chain already installed Attaching the BAR & Chain IfChecking the tension Fueling Engine Adjusting the tensionBAR and Chain Lubrication Guide Bar Chain Brake NutsImportant points to remember Starting a Warm EngineChain Brake Inertia activating function control Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beImportant Points Tree Felling TechniquesCutting a Fallen Tree Notch CUT and Felling the TreeTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Use a wedge to remove pinched sawBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or SUP- Port StandLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingCarburetor Adjustments Cleaning the air filterBAR Maintenance AIR FilterIgnition Timing Chain SharpeningSpark Plug StorageLimited Warranty Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Engine Year NON-COMMERCIAL Warranty AuItems not Covered by this Warranty HUSQVARNA’S OB- Ligations Under the WarrantyProcedure to OB- Tain Warranty Consideration Exceptions and LimitationsLigations The U. S. Environmental Maintenance Statement The ownerIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours