General Maintenance Instructions - Husqvarna K960 Rescue Operator's Manual

General maintenance instructions

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If
you have more questions, contact your service agent.
Daily maintenance
1 Check that the components of the throttle control work
smoothly (throttle control and throttle trigger lock).
2 Check the tension of the drive belt.
3 Check the condition of the blade and the drive gear.
4 Check the condition of the blade guard.
5 Check the starter and starter cord and clean the outside
of the starter unit's air intake.
6 Check that nuts and screws are tight.
7 Check that the stop switch works correctly.
Weekly maintenance
8 Check, clean or replace the main filter.
9 Check that the handles and vibration damping elements
are not damaged.
10 Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrode gap is
0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
11 Clean the fins on the flywheel. Check the starter and the
recoil spring.
12 Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.
13 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged.
14 Check the operation of the carburettor.
Monthly maintenance
15 Check the paper filter.
16 Check the clutch centre, drive gear and clutch spring for
wear.
17 Clean the outside of the carburetor.
18 Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if
necessary.
19 Clean the inside of the fuel tank.
20 Check all cables and connections.
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