Husqvarna 340, 345, 350 manual Checking chain lubrication, Needle bearing maintenance

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

C Checking chain lubrication

• Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel.

Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 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:

1Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.

E Needle bearing maintenance

A

The clutch drum is equipped with one of the following chain sprockets:

• Spur sprocket (A) (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum)

• Rim sprocket (B)

B

(exchangeable)

Both versions have built-in needle bearing at the drive shaft, whitch has to be greased regularly (once a week).

NOTE! Use only high quality bearing grease.

FChecking wear on cutting equipment

Saw chain

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

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

If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above measures you

Check the saw 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 it is worn.

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

min 4 mm

(0,16")

should contact your service agent.

D 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.

G Chain drive sprocket

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

A

SPUR (integral drive

A

 

sprocket)

 

B

RING (replaceable)

 

 

Regularly check the

B

 

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 101 90 340/345/350Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Chain SAW Safety Equipment Safety InstructionsChain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Saw chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Never use waste oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing maintenanceChecking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackGeneral rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesCutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance LimbingFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a Trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsWhat is what? What is WHAT?345/350 AssemblyMounting guide bar and chain 340Fuelmix Fuel HandlingFuelling Min 3 m10ft Stop Start and StopStart and stop StartCarburetor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Starter device assemblyStarter device Changing a broken or worn starter cordMuffler Needle bearing maintenanceAdjustment of the oil pump Air filterWinter use Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature -5C or colder Cooling systemWeekly maintenance Daily maintenanceMonthly maintenance 340 345 350 Technical DataYour Warranty Rights Obligations Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement1998W48
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