Husqvarna ST 324 Operator's Manual page 17

To do a check of the oil level
CAUTION:
do damage to the engine. Do a check of
the oil level before you start the product.
1. Put the product on level ground.
2. Remove the oil tank cap with the attached
dipstick.
3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick fully into the oil tank to give a
correct picture of the oil level.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
1. Run the engine a few minutes to make the oil
warm. Warm oil flows better and includes more
contaminants.
WARNING:
hot. Avoid skin contact with the used
engine oil.
2. Put the product on level ground.
3. Remove the ON/OFF key.
4. Put a container below the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug, tip the product and
drain the used oil in the container.
6. Put the product back to the operating position.
7. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it by hand.
8. Fill the engine with oil, see
oil on page 11 .
To lubricate the product
• Lubricate the pivot points (A) with oil.
• Lubricate the engine (B) with oil.
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A too low oil level can
The engine oil is
To fill the engine with
• Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the
interlock bosses (C) at the beginning of each
season or every 25 hours of use.
C
B
A
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise
level and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
very hot during and after use and when
the engine operates at idle speed. Be
careful near flammable materials and/or
fumes to prevent fire.
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION:
recommended spark plug type. Incorrect
spark plug type can cause damage to
the product.
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure
that the electrode gap is correct, refer to
Technical data on page 26 .
The muffler becomes
Always use the
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