Husqvarna T435 Operator's Manual page 18

Daily maintenance
Make sure that these are no fuel
leaks from the engine, tank or fuel
lines.
Make sure that the saw chain does
not rotate when the engine is at idle
speed.
Make sure that the muffler is correct-
ly attached, has no damages and
that no parts of the muffler are miss-
ing.
Maintenance and checks of the safety
devices on the product
To do a check of the brake band
1. Use a brush to remove wood dust, resin and dirt
from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear
can decrease the function of the brake.
2. Do a check of the brake band. The brake band must
be at a minimum of 0.6 mm/0.024 in thick at its
thinnest point.
To do a check of the front hand guard
1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged
and that there are no defects, such as cracks.
2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely
and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover.
To do a check of the chain brake
1. Start the product. Refer to
page 12 for instructions.
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground or other
objects.
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Weekly maintenance
To start the product on
Monthly maintenance
2. Hold the product tightly.
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground or other
objects.
3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the
front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The
saw chain must stop immediately.
WARNING: Do not let go of the front handle
when you engage the chain brake.
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