Checking The Brake; Adjusting The Throttle Wire; Replacing The Air Filter - Husqvarna 111B Operator's Manual

2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing
them together by the arrows as illustrated.
3 If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightening the
adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar. Do not
over tighten the cables; they should only be drawn in
towards the steering collar.
Hold the cable, for example using an adjustable wrench,
so that it does not twist.
If you only tension one side the steering wheel's centre
position may change.
Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment
as per item 2.

Checking the brake

The brake is a disc brake and is located on the gearbox. ake is a disc brake and is located on the gearbox. ake is a disc brake and is located on the gearbox.
Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the
machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged
and activating the brake.
When the machine does not stand still, the brake should be When the machine does not stand still, the brake should be When the machine does not stand still, the brake should be
adjusted.
Adjusting the brake
1 Remove the protective cover.
2 1 1
2 Loosen the locking nuts (1).
3 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the
play in the cable is taken up.
4 Tighten the locking nuts (1) after adjustment.
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Maintenance

Adjusting the throttle wire

The throttle cable may need to be adjusted, if the engine does
not respond as it should when accelerating, if it produces
black smoke or maximum revs are not reached.
1 Release the clamping screw that secures the wire casing
and set the choke control to maximum choke.
2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the
clamping screw.
3 Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check
that the choke is no longer actuated. that the choke is no longer actuated. that the choke is no longer actuated.
Replacing the air filter
If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly
this may be because the air filter is clogged. It is therefore
important to replace the air filter at regular intervals (see
Maintenance/Maintenance Schedule for the correct service
interval).
Replace the air filter as follows:
1 Open the engine cover.
2 Pull up the handle on the air filter cover, unhook and turn
towards the engine.
3 Remove the air filter cover.