Husqvarna 261 manual Maintenance, WARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustments

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!WARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustments.

MAINTENANCE

Air filter

The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid:

Carburetor malfunctions

Starting problems

Engine power reduction

Unnecessary wear on

the engine parts

• Abnormal fuel consumption

Clean the air filter daily or more often if the air is exceptionally dusty in the working area.

Disassemble the air filter by removing the cylinder cover and unscrew the filter.

When reassembling, make sure that the filter is tight against the filter holder. Clean the filter by brushing or shaking it.

A more thorough cleaning of the filter is obtained by washing it in water and soap.

An air filter, which is used for some time, cannot be cleaned completely. Therefore it must be replaced by a new one, with regular intervals. IMPORTANT! A damaged air filter must always be replaced.

Muffler

The muffler is designed in order 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. Some mufflers are equipped with special screens. If your saw has this type of muffler, you should clean the screens at least once a week. This is done with a wire brush.

Note! This muffler has a dual exhaust outlet and has therefore also two screens.

CAUTION! The screens must be replaced, if damaged. The saw will be overheated, if the screens are clogged. This results in damage on the cylinder and the piston. Never use a saw with a clogged or defective muffler.

Adjustment of the oil pump

The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The saw is supplied from the factory set to 1 turn open. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by:

An incorrect carburetor setting.

Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline).

A dirty air filter.

These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in malfunction and starting difficulties.

flow and turning the screw anti-clockwise will increase the oil flow.

!WARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustments.

Recommended settings:

Bar 11"-15": 0-2 turns from the closed position.

Bar 15"-18": 2-3 turns from the closed position.

Needle bearing maintenance

If the engine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed,

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

A

always check the spark plug first. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check the electrode gap. Readjust if necessary. The correct gap is 0,5 mm (0,020"). The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.

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

Rim sprocket (B) (exchangeable)

Both versions have built-in

B

needle bearing at the drive

shaft, whitch has to be

 

greased regularly (once a

 

week).

 

IMPORTANT! Always use the recommended spark plug type. An incorrect spark plug can severely damage the piston/ cylinder.

NOTE! Use only high quality bearing grease.

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