Repair instructions

Heater element and rear hand grip – removal

1

Remove the cylinder cover, hand grip cover, hand grip and right-hand stop.

Then remove:

throttle lock, throttle trigger and recoil spring, see “Throttle trigger”.

fuel hose and throttle pushrod from the carburettor

Unbolt the rear tank mounting from the crankcase, i.e. the rear vibration damping spring, and both stops. Lower the tank as far as it will go to allow access to the heater lead where it is connected to the tank.

Refit:

fuel tank with both stops and the rear vibration damping spring

throttle lock, throttle trigger and recoil spring, see “Throttle trigger”.

fuel hose and throttle pushrod to the carburettor (check that the hose is not trapped between the tank and crankcase, measurement 43 mm/1.69 inches)

hand grip cover, air filter and cylinder cover

Heater element and rear hand grip – removal

1

Screw the heater element into place using the two screws and feed the leads through the rear hand grip. Secure the red lead in the clip on the tank and connect it. Feed the black lead through crankcase and secure/earth it to the base of the carburettor using the bolt at the front on the clutch side of the saw. Tighten to a torque of 3–4 Nm.

2

Refit:

fuel tank with both stops and the rear vibration damping spring

throttle lock, throttle trigger and recoil spring, see “Throttle trigger”.

fuel hose and throttle pushrod to the carburettor (check that the hose is not trapped between the tank and crankcase, measurement 43 mm/1.69 inches)

hand grip cover, air filter and cylinder cover

Hand grip heater on model 346XPG, 351G, 353G – refitting

1

Feed the leads into the rear hand grip and insert the heater element in the hand grip. Screw in the two bolts through the right side of the hand grip to secure the heater.

2

Press the black lead into the base of the carburet- tor and connect it with the bolt.

Tighten to a torque of 3–4 Nm.

3

Run the red lead to the front hand grip and connect it.

4

Press the throttle trigger and throttle lock into position and check that they work correctly, see “Throttle trigger”.

5

Bolt the vibration damping springs that hold the tank unit back in place and refit the cover over the front hand grip.

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Husqvarna 340, 345, 346XP,350, 351, 353 manual Heater element and rear hand grip removal

340, 345, 346XP,350, 351, 353 specifications

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The Husqvarna 345 is slightly more powerful than the 340, boasting a 45.7cc engine. This model is ideal for users who require a bit more power for medium-duty tasks. It incorporates the air injection system, which helps to separate larger debris before it reaches the air filter, prolonging the life of the filter and maintaining optimal performance.

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