Assembly; Operation - Husqvarna 445 Rancher Operator's Manual

and chain drive sprocket. Refer to
tension of the saw chain on page 26 .
(Fig. 44)
• Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly
and keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain is
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you assemble the
product.
To assemble the guide bar and saw
chain
1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage
the chain brake.
2. Remove the bar nut and the clutch cover. (Fig. 46)
Note:
If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,
tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake and
release. A click is heard if it is released correctly.
3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move the
guide bar to its most rear position.
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you use the product.
To do a function check before you use
the product
1. Make sure that the chain brake operates correctly
and that it is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.
3. Make sure that the throttle lockout operates correctly
and that it is not damaged.
4. Make sure that the start/stop switch operates
correctly and that it is not damaged.
5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles.
6. Make sure that the vibration damping system
operates correctly and that it is not damaged.
7. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached and
that it is not damaged.
8. Make sure that all parts of the product are correctly
attached and not damaged or missing.
9. Make sure that the chain catcher is correctly
attached.
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not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide
bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.
(Fig. 45)
4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drive
sprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.
WARNING:
gloves when you assemble the saw
chain.
5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward
on the top edge of the guide bar. (Fig. 47)
6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster
pin and install the clutch cover.
7. Tighten the bar nut finger tight.
8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to
of the saw chain on page 26 for instructions.
9. Tighten the bar nut.
10. Do a check of the saw chain tension. (Fig. 48)
Fuel
This product has a two-stroke engine.
CAUTION:
result in engine damage. Use a mixture of
gasoline and two-stroke oil.
Premixed fuel
• Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best
performance and extension of the engine life. This
fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to
regular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaust
fumes. The quantity of remains after combustion is
lower with this fuel, which keeps the components of
the engine more clean.
To mix fuel
Gasoline
• Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximum
of 10% ethanol contents.
Always use protective
To adjust the tension
Incorrect type of fuel can
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