MAINTENANCE
Carburettor
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used
Function
The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine.
Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local operating conditions, e.g. climate, altitude, petrol and the type of
The carburettor has three adjustment controls:
•L = Low speed jet
•H = High speed jet
•T = Idle adjustment screw
L T
H
The L and
The
Basic setting
The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use. The carburettor should then be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician.
Adjustment of the idle speed
Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted.
Adjust the idle speed screew T clockwise respectively
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.
The muffler is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. The spark arrestor mesh should be cleaned once a month. This is best done with a wire brush.
To remove the spark arrestor mesh proceed as follows:
Remove the screws to the capillary tube and exhaust pipe.
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