Husqvarna 336 EPA I manual Maintenance schedule

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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 than 0.6 mm

Clean the outside of the machine.

converter, check the cooling system

(0,024 inch) remains at the most worn

 

weekly.

 

point.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the components of the throttle

Check the starter, starter cord and return

Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and

control work safely. (Throttle lockout and

spring.

clutch spring for wear.

throttle control.)

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the chain brake and check that it

 

 

operates safely. Make sure that the chain

Check that the vibration damping

Clean the spark plug. Check that the

catcher is undamaged, and replace it if

elements are not damaged.

electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

The bar should be turned daily for more

 

 

even wear. Check the lubrication hole in

 

 

the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean

Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

Clean the outside of the carburetor.

the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket

 

 

tip, this should be lubricated.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the bar and chain are getting

File off any burrs from the edges of the

Check fuel hose for cracks or other

sufficient oil.

bar.

damage. Change if necessary.

 

 

 

Check the saw chain with regard to visible

 

 

cracks in the rivets and links, whether the

Clean or replace the spark arrestor

 

saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and

Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.

links are abnormally worn. Replace if

screen on the muffler.

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpen the chain and check its tension

 

 

and condition. Check the drive sprocket

Clean the carburetor compartment.

Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.

for excessive wear and replace if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the starter units air intake.

Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

Check all cables and connections.

 

 

 

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 Operator’s manual 336 EPA Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Muffler Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemChain General rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth 336 General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipment339XP Chain oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Cutting LimbingClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Fitting the starter Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinations, modelYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions1150239-95 ´z+R7¶5B¨ ´z+R7¶5B¨