FUEL HANDLING

Fuel handling

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.

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

Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term 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 four-stroke engine. Make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the oil tank.

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.

WARNING! The catalytic converter muffler

!gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

Gasoline

Always use an unleaded quality petrol of at least 90 octane (RON).

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

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.

If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.

Engine oil

Check the oil level before starting the machine. A too low oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.

When the machine is new the engine oil should be changed after the first month or after 10 hours of operation.

For the best result and function use HUSQVARNA engin oil.

When HUSQVARNA engine oil is not available another high grade engine oil can be used. Contact your dealer when selecting oil. Engine oil for four-stroke petrol engines must be used. Quality class at least API SG. In general viscosity class SAE 10W-40 is recommended.

Never use oil intended for two-stroke engines.

Oil level

The machine must be switched off and placed on a flat surface when you check the oil level.

Unscrew the oil cap, clean the dipstick located on the cap and insert the cap again without screwing it down. Check the oil level on the dipstick.

When the oil level is low, top up using engine oil to the edge of the oil refill hole.

Only use recommended engine oil.

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Husqvarna 324L, 324LD manual Fuel Handling, Fuel handling

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