Husqvarna 36 - Manual (Page 15)

Maintenance
Below you will find some generai maintenance instructions,
if you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer.
“1 Use only genuine Husqvarna replacement parts.
Daily maintenance:
1. Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any binding
occurs, or if engine fails to return to idle, the saw should be
taken to your dealer, before it is used again. Also, be sure that
the trigger cannot be pulled until the throttle trigger lockout is
depressed.
2. Clean the chain brake and check its function according to the
instructions. Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged.
Otherwise replace it immediately.
3. Clean or replace the air filter as necessary. Check for damage
or holes.
4. The bar should be turned daily for more even wear. Check the
lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean
the bar groove, if the bar has a sprocket tip, this should be
lubricated.
5. Check the function of the oiler to be sure the bar and chain
receive proper lubrication.
6. Sharpen the chain and check its tension and condition. Check
the drive sprocket for wear. Replace if necessary.
7. Check the starter and starter cord for wear or damage. Clean
the air intake slots on the starter housing.
8. Check for any loose nuts and screws and retighten if necessary.
9. Test the stop switch to be sure it shuts off the engine.
Weekly maintenance:
10. Check that the AV elements are not soft or torn.
11. Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.
12. File off burrs, if any, on the sides of the bar.
13. Clean the spark plug and check the gap. The correct gap is
0.5 mm (.020 in).
14. Check the starter and the recoil spring. Clean the fins on the
flywheel.
15. Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.
16. Clean or change the screen in the muffler.
17. Clean the carburettor body and air box.
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Monthly maintenance:
18. Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear.
19. Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch spring for
wear.
20. Clean the outside of the carburettor.
21. Check the fuel filter. Change if necessary.
22. Flush the inside off the fuel tank with gasoline.
23. Flush the inside of the oil tank with gasoline.
24. Check all cables and connections.
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