Repair instructions

Air intake system – refitting

1

A B

Fit the inlet manifold (A) through the insulating plate in the carburettor flange cut-out (B), and check that the insulating plate’s impulse tube sits correctly in the inlet manifold. Fit the perforated brass support ring in the inlet manifold.

2

Fit the air intake system on the cylinder and snap the insulating plate into position. Check carefully that the impulse tube is correctly seated against the cylinder’s impulse channel.

3

4

Refit the carburettor. Screw in the carburettor bolts directly from behind without lifting the carburettor assembly, tightening to a torque of 1–1.5 Nm. It is important to hold the carburettor flange securely when tightening the bolts to prevent the inlet manifold from moving.

4

Push down the rear carburettor mounting into the rubber bushings using a small screwdriver. Re- move tool 502 54 17-01.

5

Refit:

cylinder, see special instructions

silencer support (does not apply to 340, 345, 350)

air filter

HT lead

cylinder cover

after the test run retighten the silencer bolts to a torque of 8–10 Nm

Position tool 502 54 17-01 between the carburettor flange and the insulating plate.

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Husqvarna 340, 345, 346XP,350, 351, 353 manual Air intake system refitting

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