Husqvarna 323E - Manual (Page 19)

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Lubricating the fl exible drive axle
Inside the edgerʻs drive shaft
is a fl exible drive axle. The
fl exible drive axle should be
regularly lubricated after 30
hours of operation. Loosen the
two screws on the angle gear
and remove it. The fl exible
drive axle is easily removed
from the shaft by taking a fi rm
grip on the axle end. Lubricate
the fl exible drive axle over its
entire length and reinsert it in
the shaft. Turn the axle while
inserting it so that it correctly
engages in the clutch. Replace
the angle gear on the drive
axle shaft and tighten the two
screws.
MAINTENANCE
The cutting depth should be
adjusted before starting work.
• Loosen the locking handle
(A) and rotate the guard by
moving the locking knob
forwards or backwards.
If the locking handle is
moved forwards (from the
machine) the cutting depth
is increased. If the locking
handle is moved backwards
(towards the machine) the
cutting depth is reduced.
• Adjust the cutting depth.
• Lock the locking handle.
WARNING!
Always bear the machine on the right
side of the body. Always wear protective
glasses, long trousers and heavy-duty shoes
when using the machine. Observe your
surroundings, ensure people and animals
do not come in the immediate vicinity or can
be hit by thrown objects. Apply full throttle
before the blade starts to work on the soil.
!
Adjusting the edger's cutting depth
Angle gear
The angle gear is fi lled
a suffi cient quantity of grease
at the factory. However, before
using the machine you should
check that the angle gear is
fi lled to 3/4 with grease. Use
HUSQVARNA special grease.
Normally, the grease does not
need to be changed except
when repairs are carried out.
Air fi lter
The air fi lter should be cleaned
regularly removing dust and
dirt to avoid:
• carburettor malfunction
• starting problems
• reduced engine power
• unnecessary wear to engine
parts
• abnormal fuel consumption
Clean the fi lter after every
25 hours or more regularly
if operating conditions are
exceptionally dusty.
Cleaning the air fi lter
Dismantle the air fi lter cover and remove the air fi lter. Wash in
clean, warm soapy water. Ensure that the fi lter is dry before
refi tting. An air fi lter used for a long period of time can never
be cleaned completely. Therefore it is necessary to replace the
fi lter from time to time with a new fi lter. A damaged air fi lter must
always be replaced.
If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air fi lter
should be soaked in oil, see the section on “Oiling the air
fi lter
“.
Oiling the air fi lter
Always use HUSQVARNA
fi lter oil, order no. 503 47
73-01. The fi lter oil contains
a solvent to make it spread
evenly through the fi lter.
You should therefore avoid
skin contact. Put the fi lter in
a plastic bag and the pour
the fi lter oil over it. Knead
the plastic bag to distribute
the oil. Squeeze the excess
oil out of the fi lter inside the
plastic bag and pour off the
excess before fi tting the fi lter
on the machine. Never use
common engine oil. This
would drain through the fi lter
quite quickly and collect in the
bottom.