Air Filter; Spark Plug; Muffler; Needle Bearing Maintenance - Husqvarna 340 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Air filter
The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in
order to avoid:
o Carburetor malfunctions
o Starting problems
o Engine power reduction
o Unnecessary wear on
the engine parts
o Abnormal fuel consumption
Clean the air filter daily or
more often if the air is
exceptionally
dusty in the
working area.
o Disassemble the air filter by
removing the cylinder cover
and unscrew the filter.
When reassembling, make
sure that the filter is tight
against the filter holder.
Clean the filter by brushing
or shaking it.
o A more thorough cleaning of
the filter is obtained by
washing it in water and
soap.
An air filter, which is used for
some time, cannot be cleaned
completely. Therefore it must
be replaced by a new one,
with regular intervals.
IMPORTANT!
A damaged air
filter must always be
replaced.
A Husqvarna chain saw can be equipped with different types of
airfilter according to working and weather conditions, season etc.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
. An incorrect carburetor setting.
. Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline).
. A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in malfunction and starting difficulties.
If the engine is low on
power, difficult to start or
runs poorly at idling speed,
always check the spark plug
first. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check the
electrode gap. Readjust if
necessary. The correct gap is
0,5 mm (0,020"). The spark
plug should be replaced after
about a month in operation or
earlier if the electrodes are
badly eroded.
IMPORTANT! Always use the
recommended
spark plug
type. An incorrect spark plug
can severely damage the
piston/cylinder.
0,5 mm
Muffler
The muffler is designed in
order 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. Some mufflers are
equipped with a special
screen.
If your saw has this type of muffler, you should clean the screen
at least once a week. This is done with a wire brush.
CAUTION! The screen must be replaced, if damaged. The saw
will be overheated, if the screen is clogged. This results in
damage on the cylinder and the piston. Never use a saw with a
clogged or defective muffler.
Needle bearing maintenance
The clutch drum is equipped
with one of the following chain
sprockets:
o Spur sprocket (A) (the chain
sprocket is welded on the
drum)
o Rim sprocket (B)
(exchangeable)
Both versions have built-in
needle bearing at the drive
shaft, whitch has to be
greased regularly (once a
week).
NOTE! Use only high
quality bearing grease.
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Adjustment
of the oil pump (350)
The oil pump is adjustable.
Adjustments are made by
turning the screw using a
screwdriver or combination
spanner. The saw is supplied
from the factory with the screw
set to position 2. Turning the
screw clockwise will reduce
the oil flow and turning the
screw anti-clockwise will
increase the oil flow.
Recommended
settings:
Bar 13"-15": Position 1
Bar 15"-18": Position 2
Bar 18"-20": Position 3
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