Maintenance; Carburetor; Muffler - Husqvarna 524LK Operator's Manual

Carburetor

Always wear approved protective gloves.
WARNING! The complete clutch cover
!
and shaft must be fitted before the
machine is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal
injury.
Function
• The carburetor governs the engine's speed via the
throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the
carburetor.
• Setting the carburettor involves adapting the engine to
suit local conditions, e.g. climate, altitude and the
petrol.
Basic setting
The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing
at the factory.
CAUTION! For optimum adjustment of the carburettor,
contact a qualified dealer/service workshop that has a
revolution counter at their disposal.
Adjusting the idle speed (T)
Check that the air filter is clean. When the idle speed is
correct, the cutting attachment should not rotate. If
adjustment is required, close (turn clockwise) the idle
adjustment screw T, with the engine running, until the
cutting attachment starts to rotate. Open (turn
anticlockwise) the screw until the cutting attachment
stops. The idle speed is correctly set when the engine
runs smoothly in all positions, and there is a clear margin
to the speed at which the cutting attachment starts to
rotate.
WARNING! If the idle speed cannot be
!
adjusted so that the cutting attachment
stops, contact your dealer/service
workshop. Do not use the machine until
it has been correctly adjusted or
repaired.
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MAINTENANCE

Muffler
CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic
converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether
your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter.
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to
direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The
exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may
cause fire if directed against dry and combustible
material.
The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark
arrestor screen, this should be cleaned regularly. A
blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may
lead to serious damage.
CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
!
WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and
remain so for some time after stopping.
This also applies at idle speed. Contact
can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
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