Maintenance schedule | Husqvarna 359 EPA III, 1151436-95 specs

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section.

	Daily maintenance	Weekly maintenance	Monthly maintenance

		On chain saws without a catalytic	Check the brake band on the chain
		On chain saws without a catalytic	brake for wear. Replace when less
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	brake for wear. Replace when less
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
		weekly.	than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
		weekly.	the most worn point.
			the most worn point.

	Check that the components of the	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)

	Clean the chain brake and check that
	it operates safely. Make sure that the	Check that the vibration damping	Clean the spark plug. Check that the
	chain catcher is undamaged, and	elements are not damaged.	electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
	replace it if necessary.

	The bar should be turned daily for
	more even wear. Check the
	lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburetor.
	is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.
	If the bar has a sprocket tip, this
	should be lubricated.

	Check that the bar and chain are	File off any burrs from the edges of	Check fuel hose for cracks or other
	getting sufﬁcient oil.	the bar.	damage. Change if necessary.

	Check the saw chain with regard to
	visible cracks in the rivets and links,
	whether the saw chain is stiff or	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the rivets and links are	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	abnormally worn. Replace if
	necessary.

	Sharpen the chain and check its
	tension and condition. Check the	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the
	drive sprocket for excessive wear and	Clean the carburetor compartment.	inside.
	replace if necessary.

	Clean the starter units air intake.	Clean the air ﬁlter. Replace if	Check all cables and connections.
	Clean the starter units air intake.	necessary.	Check all cables and connections.
		necessary.

	Check that nuts and screws are tight.

	Check that the stop switch works
	correctly.

	Check that there are no fuel leaks
	from the engine, tank or fuel lines.

	On chain saws with a catalytic
	converter, check the cooling system
	daily.

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Husqvarna 359 EPA III, 1151436-95 manual Maintenance schedule, Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance

Contents

357XP EPA I 359 EPA English Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping system Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment General rules Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling Fuel Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Cold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engine Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut FellingDirectional cuts Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet H Checking the brake trigger Immediately Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starter When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubrication Heated handles Temperature 0C 32F or colderWinter use Electrical carburetor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 058 Bar and chain combinations050 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions 1151436-95