Husqvarna 356 BT X-series - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct
the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust
gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire
if directed against dry and combustible material.
The muffler is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh.
The spark arrestor mesh should be cleaned once a month.
This is best done with a wire brush.
To remove the spark arrestor mesh proceed as follows:
Remove the screws to the capillary tube and exhaust pipe.
Loosen the muffler’s 2 screws and remove the muffler.
Pull out the spark arrestor mesh and clean using a wire brush.
Replace the spark arrestor mesh if it is defective.
CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
Cooling system
To keep the working temperature as low as possible the
machine is equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
1 Air intake on the underside of the blower.
2 Nozzle for cooling the cylinder
3 Cooling fins on the cylinder.
4 Cooling air conductor (directs cold air over the cylinder).
5 Emergency cooling nozzle
Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more
often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling
system results in the machine overheating which causes
damage to the piston and cylinder. Check that the nozzles are
not blocked.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of
oil).
• A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in operating problems and starting
difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly
at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking
any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check
that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020"). The spark plug
should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier
if necessary.
CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type!
Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
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WARNING! The muffler gets very hot during
use and remain so for some time after
stopping. This also applies at idle speed.
Contact can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
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