Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I Daily maintenance, Weekly maintenance, Monthly maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.

Daily maintenance

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1Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any binding occurs or if engine fails to return to idle, the machine should be taken to your dealer, before it is used again. Also, be sure that the trigger cannot be pulled until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed.

2Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged, and replace it if necessary.

3Clean or replace the air filter as necessary. Check for damage or holes.

4The bar should be turned daily for more even wear. Check the lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket tip, this should be lubricated.

5Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil.

6Sharpen the chain and check its tension and condition. Check the drive sprocket for excessive wear and replace if necessary.

7Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter and starter cord for wear or damage.

8Check that nuts and screws are tight.

9Test the stop switch to be sure it shuts off the engine.

10Check the cooling system on chain saws with catalytic converters.

Weekly maintenance

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1Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.

2Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

3File off any burrs from the edges of the bar.

4Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).

5Clean the fins on the flywheel. Check the starter and the recoil spring.

6Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.

7Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh in the muffler.

8Clean the carburettor compartment.

Monthly maintenance

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1Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear.

2Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch spring for wear.

3Clean the outside of the carburettor.

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

5Clean the inside of the fuel tank.

6Clean the inside of the oil tank.

7Check all cables and connections.

8Change the spark plug.

9Change the air filter.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA Key to symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Please read the operator’s manual carefully Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine′s safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Right hand guard Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherChecking the inertia brake release MufflerChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardRight hand guard Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherBar Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackGeneral 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 Filling with chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral safety precautions Transport and storage Fuel safetyStarting General Basic safety rulesGeneral working instructions Basic cutting techniqueCutting Felling direction Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceDirectional cuts FellingFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logsWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuel HandlingFuel Fuelling Chain oilFuel Handling Warm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping Carburettor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Correctly adjusted carburettorStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordFitting the starter Air filterSpark plug MufflerCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubricationElectrical carburettor heating Temperature 0 C 32 F or colderTemperature -5C 23 F or colder Heated handlesBelow you will find some general maintenance instructions Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data Technical DataBar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementEmission Control Warranty Parts List 1140204-95