MAINTENANCE
Tensioning the drive belt
•When the machine is equipped with a friction retarder, a scraping sound can be heard from the bearing housing when the blade is turned by hand. This is quite normal.
Please contact an accredited Husqvarna workshop if you have any questions.
•The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protected from dust and dirt.
•When the drive belt is to be tensioned, release the bolts holding the cutting arm.
•Screw the adjuster screw so that the square headed nut comes opposite the marking on the cover. This automatically ensures that the belt has the correct tension.
•Tighten both of the screws holding the cutting head using a
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The tension of a new drive belt must be readjusted after one or two tanks of fuel have been used.
Replacing the drive belt
•First release the two bolts and then the adjuster screw to release the belt tension.
•Now unscrew the bolts and dismantle the belt guard.
•Remove the belt from the belt pulley.
•The cutting head is now loose and can be removed from the machine. Remove the rear belt guard by releasing the two screws holding the guard.
•Replace the drive belt.
•Assemble in the reverse order as set out for dismantling.
•Check that the guard over the cutting blade is not cracked or damaged in any other way. Replace when damaged.
Belt pulley and clutch
Never start the engine when the belt pulley and clutch are removed for maintenance.
Carburetor
WARNING! Do not start the machine without
!the cutting arm or cutting head fitted. Otherwise the clutch could come loose and cause personal injuries.
The carburettor is equipped with fixed needles to ensure the machine always receives the correct mixture of fuel and air. When the engine lacks power or accelerates poorly, do the following:
•Check the air filter and replace if necessary.
•When this does not help, contact an authorised service workshop.
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