Husqvarna 372 XPG Maintenance schedule, Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section.

Daily maintenance

Weekly maintenance

Monthly maintenance

 

 

 

 

On chain saws without a catalytic

Check the brake band on the chain

 

brake for wear. Replace when less

Clean the outside of the machine.

converter, check the cooling system

than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at

 

weekly.

 

the most worn point.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the components of the

Check the starter, starter cord and

Check the clutch centre, clutch drum

throttle control work safely. (Throttle

return spring.

and clutch spring for wear.

lockout and throttle control.)

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the chain brake and check that

 

 

it operates safely. Make sure that the

Check that the vibration damping

Clean the spark plug. Check that the

chain catcher is undamaged, and

elements are not damaged.

electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).

replace it if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

The bar should be turned daily for

 

 

more even wear. Check the

 

 

lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it

Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

Clean the outside of the carburetor.

is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.

 

 

If the bar has a sprocket tip, this

 

 

should be lubricated.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the bar and chain are

File off any burrs from the edges of

Check fuel hose for cracks or other

getting sufficient oil.

the bar.

damage. Change if necessary.

 

 

 

Check the saw chain with regard to

 

 

visible cracks in the rivets and links,

 

 

whether the saw chain is stiff or

Clean or replace the spark arrestor

Empty the fuel tank and clean the

whether the rivets and links are

screen on the muffler.

inside.

abnormally worn. Replace if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpen the chain and check its

 

 

tension and condition. Check the

Clean the carburetor compartment.

Empty the oil tank and clean the

drive sprocket for excessive wear and

inside.

 

replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the starter units air intake.

Clean the air filter. Replace if

Check all cables and connections.

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that nuts and screws are tight.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the stop switch works

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that there are no fuel leaks

 

 

from the engine, tank or fuel lines.

 

 

 

 

 

On chain saws with a catalytic

 

 

converter, check the cooling system

 

 

daily.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Special 372 XP 372 XPG Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Fine adjustment of the idling speed TCorrectly adjusted carburetor Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterSpark plug Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data058/1,5 mm Saw chain filing and file gauges050/1,3 mm Your cutting needFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsEmission Control Warranty Parts List Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153180-95

372 XPG specifications

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