Husqvarna LC 118 Operator's Manual page 12

To remove and install the air filter (LC 19AP)
1. Remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter.
3. Examine the air filter for damages. Replace a
damaged air filter.
4. Clean and examine the air filter. Refer to
5. Assemble the air filter. Make sure that the air filter
fully seals against the air filter holder.
6. Assemble the air filter cover.
To clean the air filter
CAUTION: Do not operate the engine
without an air filter attached or if the air filter
is dirty.
CAUTION: Replace the air filter if it cannot
be fully cleaned or if it is damaged. A
defective air filter causes damage to the
engine.
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1. Push the latch tabs (A), remove the air filter cover
(B) and remove the air filter (C).
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2. Hit the air filter against a hard surface or blow
compressed air through the air filter from the clean
side of the air filter.
3. Clean the air filter holder (D) and the air filter cover
with a moist cloth.
4. Install the air filter. Make sure that the air filter fully
seals against the air filter holder.
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5. Install the air filter cover with the bottom tabs first.
To examine the spark plug
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
D
C
CAUTION: Do not use a brush to
remove dirt as this pushes the dirt into
the air filter.
CAUTION: Make sure that no dirt goes
into the air duct (E).
CAUTION: Always use the recommended
spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type
can cause damage to the product.
adjusted.
B
A
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