Husqvarna 353 EPA I manual Checking chain lubrication, Lubricating the bar tip sprocket

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Checking chain lubrication

•Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel.

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.

If the chain lubrication is not working:

•Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary.

If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your service agent.

Lubricating the bar tip sprocket

Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease.

Needle bearing lubrication

The clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets:

ASpur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum)

BRim sprocket (replaceable)

Both versions have a needle bearing on the drive shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a week). CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil.

Checking wear on cutting equipment

Check the chain daily for:

•Visible cracks in rivets and links.

•Whether the chain is stiff.

•Whether rivets and links are badly worn.

We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn.

When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 mm the chain must be replaced.

Chain drive sprocket

The clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets:

ASpur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum)

BRim sprocket (replaceable)

Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA KEY to Symbols Key to symbolsContents Before using a new chain saw Please read the operator’s manual carefullyPersonal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine′s safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Right hand guardChecking the front hand guard MufﬂerChecking brake band wear Checking the inertia brake releaseChain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Right hand guardCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules BarGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSome terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance Chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationLubricating the bar tip sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General safety precautions Transport and storage Fuel safetyStarting Basic cutting technique Basic safety rulesGeneral working instructions GeneralCutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Directional cutsCutting the trunk into logs General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuel HandlingFuel Chain oil FuellingFuel Handling Cold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Maintenance CarburettorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Correctly adjusted carburettorStarter Tensioning the recoil springMufﬂer Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Cooling systemHeated handles Temperature 0 C 32 F or colderTemperature -5C 23 F or colder Electrical carburettor heatingMonthly maintenance Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Below you will ﬁnd some general maintenance instructionsTechnical Data Technical dataBar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsEmission Control Warranty Parts List 1140204-95