Daily Maintenance; Weekly Maintenance; Monthly Maintenance - Husqvarna CS 2186 Operator's Manual

Temperature -5° ° ° ° C (23° ° ° ° F) or colder:
For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow, a
special cover is available, which is mounted on the starter
housing. This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large
amounts of snow from being sucked in.
CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any
measures have been taken to increase the temperature these
changes must be reversed before the machine is used in
normal temperature conditions. Otherwise there is a risk of
overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine.
IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described
in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer
(retailer).
Below you will find some general maintenance
instructions.

Daily maintenance

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1 Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any
binding occurs or if engine fails to return to idle, the
machine should be taken to your dealer, before it is used
again. Also, be sure that the trigger cannot be pulled until
the throttle trigger lockout is depressed.
2 Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely.
Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged, and
replace it if necessary.
3 Clean or replace the air filter as necessary. Check for
damage or holes.
4 The bar should be turned daily for more even wear. Check
the lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it is not clogged.
Clean the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket tip, this
should be lubricated.
5 Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil.
6 Sharpen the chain and check its tension and condition.
Check the drive sprocket for excessive wear and replace
if necessary.
MAINTENANCE
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7 Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter and
starter cord for wear or damage.
8 Check that nuts and screws are tight.
9 Test the stop switch to be sure it shuts off the engine.

Weekly maintenance

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1 Check that the vibration damping elements are not
damaged.
2 Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.
3 File off any burrs from the edges of the bar.
4 Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrode gap is 0.5
mm (0,020 inch).
5 Clean the fins on the flywheel. Check the starter and the
recoil spring.
6 Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.
7 Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh in the muffler.
8 Clean the carburetor compartment.

Monthly maintenance

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1 Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear.
2 Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch spring for
wear.
3 Clean the outside of the carburetor.
4 Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if
necessary.
5 Clean the inside of the fuel tank.
6 Clean the inside of the oil tank.
7 Check all cables and connections.
8 Replace the spark plug.
9 Replace the air filter.
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