Oil Change; Cutting Equipment; Battery; Spark Plug - Husqvarna LB 348V Operator's Manual

Oil change

• Empty the fuel tank.
• Unscrew the oil filler cap.
• Place a suitable vessel to collect the oil in.
• Drain the oil by tipping the engine so that the oil runs
out through the filler pipe. Ask where you can dispose
of surplus engine oil at your local petrol station.
• Fill with new engine oil of a good quality. See
instructions in the section "Technical data".

Cutting equipment

WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty
!
gloves when servicing and maintaining
the cutting equipment. The cutters are
very sharp and cuts can occur very
easily.
• Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
obstacles that result in a breakdown.
• Replacement or sharpening of the blades must be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
Battery (LC 353VE, LC 348VE)
CAUTION! An exhausted battery must
!
not be disposed of as household
garbage! Leave it at your nearest service
agent or collection point.
The battery is a totally enclosed 12 volt lead battery that
usually does not require maintenance. The battery is
charged during mowing.
If the engine refuses to start repeatedly, the battery could
become discharged. If that is the case, start the machine
manually using the starter cord. A completely discharged
battery can be recharged using the battery charger
supplied.
• Check all cables and connections. Never use the
machine if any cable or plug is damaged, but hand it
in to an authorized service workshop for repair.
Charging the battery
NOTICE! The battery might need recharging once or
twice during mowing season and should always be
charged prior to winter storage.
Do not charge at temperatures below +5° C.
• Disassemble the cable contact at the battery.
• Connect the battery cable to the charger, then
connect the charger to a wall socket (220 V, 50 Hz).
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Spark plug

NOTICE! Always use the recommended spark plug
type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the
piston/cylinder.
• If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking other steps.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the
electrode gap is 0.5 mm. Replace if necessary.
Air filter
• Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter.
• Clean the filter by knocking the filter against a flat
surface. Never use solvent with petroleum, for
example, kerosene, or compressed air to clean the
filter.
• An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot
be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be
replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A
damaged air filter must always be replaced.
• When reassembling, make sure that the filter
completely seals against the filter holder.

Fuel system

• Check that the fuel cap and its seal are not damaged.
• Check the fuel hose. Replace if necessary.

Recycling

This machine has the prerequisites to last for many years.
This minimizes the machine's environmental impact.
Perform service and maintenance according to the
instructions in this manual. This way the engine will last
longer and the hazardous emissions are minimized. The
machine is dismantled and the parts are divided up in
different materials for recycling. Most parts of this
machine are recyclable.