Husqvarna 345FXT, 343R, 345RX, 343FR manual Fuel Handling, Fuel safety

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FUEL HANDLING

Fuel safety

Never start the machine:

1If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Transport and storage

Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.

When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose.

When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.

Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage.

WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.

!Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

Fuel

CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel fumes are highly

!inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation.

Gasoline

CAUTION! Always use a quality gasoline/oil mixture with an octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good quality unleaded gasoline/oil mixture. Leaded gasoline will destroy the catalytic converter.

Use low-emission gasoline, also known as alkylate gasoline, if it is available.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.

The lowest recommended octane grade is 87 ((RON+MON)/2). If you run the engine on a lower octane grade than 87 so-called knocking can occur. This gives rise to a high engine temperature and increased bearing load, which can result in serious engine damage.

When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended.

Two-stroke oil

For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled two stroke-engines.

Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated TCW).

Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.

Mixing ratio

1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil.

Gasoline, litre

Two-stroke oil, litre

 

2% (1:50)

 

 

 

5

0,10

 

 

10

0,20

 

 

15

0,30

 

 

20

0,40

 

 

US gallon

US fl. oz.

 

 

1

2 1/2

 

 

2 1/2

6 1/2

 

 

5

12 7/8

 

 

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Contents English 343F 345FX 345FXT 343FR 343R 345RXSymbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the clearing saw? 343R, 345RX What is WHAT?What is what on the clearing saw? 343F, 345FX, 345FXT What is what on the clearing saw? 343FR Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsStop switch Machine′s safety equipmentThrottle lockout Muffler Cutting attachment guardVibration damping system Quick releaseLocking screw Locking nutCutting equipment Cutting equipmentSharpening grass cutters and grass blades Trimmer head Sharpening the saw bladeAssembling the handlebar and throttle AssemblyTransport position, handlebar Assembling the cutting equipment 343F, 345FX, 345FXT Fitting the blade guard and saw blade343FR, 343R, 345RX Fitting other guards and cutting attachments Adjusting the harness and clearing sawStandard harness Triobalance harness Adjusting the harnessCorrect balance Fuel Handling Fuel safetyFuel Mixing FuelingCold engine Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingStopping StartingHeated handles ABC of clearing Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsWorking methods Forestry clearing using a saw bladeBrush cutting with a saw blade Grass clearing using a grass bladeTrimming Grass trimming with a trimmer headCarburetor MaintenanceHigh speed jet H Fine adjustment of the idle speed TCorrectly adjusted carburetor Adjusting the start throttle speed 343FR, 343R, 345RXAir filter Cleaning the air filterMuffler Cooling systemWinter use Bevel gearDrive shaft Spark plugTemperature 0C 32F or colder Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data345FX 345FXT Engine 343FR Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 mm Technical Data Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementPage ~ 3,5 m 095-.130Clic 35-50 NM Page Mm 9,0 m Mm 7,5 m Mm 6,0 m 15 cm 10 m 10 cm 15 cm Clic 1150276-95 ´z+Re¶5p¨ ´z+Re¶5p¨