Maintenance Schedule - Husqvarna 359 Operation Manual

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Daily maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
Check that the components of the throttle
control work safely. (Throttle lock and
throttle control.)
Clean the chain brake and check that it
operates safely. Make sure that the chain
catcher is undamaged, and replace it if
necessary.
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.
Check that the bar and chain are getting
sufficient oil.
Check the saw chain with regard to visible
cracks in the rivets and links, whether the
saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and
links are abnormally worn. Replace if
necessary.
Sharpen the chain and check its tension
and condition. Check the drive sprocket
for excessive wear and replace if
necessary.
Clean the starter units air intake.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that the stop switch works
correctly.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from
the engine, tank or fuel lines.
On chain saws with a catalytic converter,
check the cooling system daily.
MAINTENANCE
Weekly maintenance
On chain saws without a catalytic
converter, check the cooling system
weekly.
Check the starter, starter cord and return
spring.
Check that the vibration damping
elements are not damaged.
Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.
File off any burrs from the edges of the
bar.
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh
on the muffler.
Clean the carburetor compartment.
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
Monthly maintenance
Check the brake band on the chain brake
for wear. Replace when less than 0.6 mm
(0,024 inch) remains at the most worn
point.
Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and
clutch spring for wear.
Clean the spark plug. Check that the
electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).
Clean the outside of the carburetor.
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Change if necessary.
Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.
Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
Check all cables and connections.
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