Fuel Tank - Husqvarna 340 Workshop Manual

Repair instructions
Fuel tank – removal
!
WARNING!
The fuel used in chainsaws is
harmful if inhaled, may cause
skin irritation and is highly flam-
mable.
1
Empty the fuel tank.
2
Remove the following:
cylinder cover
air filter
clutch cover
chain and guide bar
starter assembly
cable guide
3
Disconnect the spring from the carburettor. Discon-
nect the throttle pushrod. Press the carburettor
throttle lever towards the cylinder and pull back the
throttle pushrod with your other hand.
4
Disconnect the fuel hose from the carburettor.
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5
Unbolt the stop plate and vibration damping spring
from the flywheel side of the saw.
6
Unbolt the two vibration damping springs and the
stop plate. Pull the fuel hose out of the carburettor
chamber. Disconnect the HT lead.
7
Remove the fuel tank.
Cleaning and inspection
Clean all the components and check that:
• The fuel hose is undamaged.
• There are no cracks in the fuel tank.
• The tank filler cap does not leak.
• The fuel hose grommet is undamaged.
• The fuel filter is not blocked.