Husqvarna 326LX SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Bevel gear
The bevel gear is fi lled with the right quantity of grease at the
factory. However, before using the machine you should check
that the bevel gear is
fi lled three-quarters full with grease. Use
HUSQVARNA special grease.
The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be
changed except if repairs are carried out.
Maintenance schedule
Below you will fi nd some general maintenance instructions. If
you need further information please contact your service
workshop.
Daily maintenance
1 Clean the outside of the machine.
2 Check that the components of the throttle control work
safely. (Throttle lock and throttle control.)
3 Check that the stop switch works correctly.
4 Check that the handle and handlebar are undamaged and
secured correctly.
5 Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle.
6 Clean the air fi lter. Replace if necessary.
7 Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked.
Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is
cracked.
8 Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessary.
9 Check that the locking nut is tight.
10 Check that nuts and screws are tight.
11 Check that the screws that hold the bevel gear are tight.
12 Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or
fuel lines.
Weekly maintenance
1 Check the starter and starter cord.
2 Check that the vibration damping elements are not
damaged.
3 Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check
the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm or replace the
spark plug. Check that the spark plug is
fi tted with a
suppressor.
4 Clean the cooling fi ns on the fl ywheel.
5 Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muf fl er
(only applies to muf fl ers without a catalytic converter).
6 Clean the carburettor compartment.
7 Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder and check that the
air intake near the starter is not blocked.
8 Check that the bevel gear is fi lled three-quarters full with
lubricant. Fill if necessary using special grease.
Monthly maintenance
1 Clean the fuel tank.
2 Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around
it.
3 Clean the fan and the area around it.
4 Check the fuel fi lter and the fuel hose. Replace if
necessary.
5 Check all cables and connections.
6 Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fi tted
with a suppressor.
7 Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muf fl er
(only applies to muf fl ers fi tted with a catalytic converter).
1
2
3
5 6
7 8
9 10
4
11 12
4
0,5 mm
5
6 7 8
3 2 1