Husqvarna R 316TX Operator's Manual page 21

Maintenance
Do a check of and adjust the cutting height and pitch setting. Refer to
ine and adjust the ground pressure from the cutting deck on page 26 .
Examine the blades in the cutting deck. Sharpen or replace if necessary. Refer
To examine the blades on page 28 and To replace the blades on page 28 .
to
Do a check of and adjust the engine RPM.
Make sure that the product does not move in neutral position. Refer to
check of the forward pedal and rearward pedal on page 10 .
Do a check of the forward drive and the rearward drive on different speeds.
Do a check of the blade engagement, seat, lift and forward drive/brake. Refer to
Safety on page 8 .
Do an inspection of the collection system (for collection models only).
To clean the product
CAUTION:
washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go
into bearings and electrical connections and
cause corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
Clean the product immediately after use.
• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces
are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass cuttings and dirt on and around the
transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
• Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
Do not use high pressure.
• Do not point the water at electrical components or
bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.
• To clean the cutting deck, put it in the servicing
position and clean it with a water hose.
• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for
a short period to blow off remaining water.
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Do not use a high-pressure
First
servicing
To exam-
To do a
To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings
and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the
engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the
engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before it is
cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are a
fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings with
water when the muffler is cold.
To clean the cold air intake of the
engine
WARNING:
air intake rotates and can cause injury to
your fingers.
• Make sure that the intake grille on the engine cover
is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a brush.
Maintenance interval
in hours
50 100 200
X X
X
O O
X X
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X X
X X
Stop the engine. The cold
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