Maintenance Schedule - Husqvarna 555FX Operator's 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. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More
extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
Maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
Check that the harness is not damaged.
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a
safety point of view.
Check that the handle and handlebar are undamaged and secured
correctly.
Check that the stop switch works correctly.
Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle.
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if
it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Check that the blade is correctly centred, is sharp, and is not cracked. An
off-centre blade will cause vibration that could result in damage to the
machine.
Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the
trimmer head if necessary.
Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly.
Check that the locking screw is tightened when using a support cup with
bearings.
Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be
secured correctly.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
Check the starter and starter cord.
Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the electrode gap.
Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20"), or replace the spark plug. Check that the
spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Clean the machine's cooling system.
Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only applies to
mufflers without a catalytic converter).
Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it.
Check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with lubricant. Fill if
necessary using special grease.
Check that the safety release on the harness is not damaged and works.
Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from cracks or
other defects. Replace if necessary.
Check all cables and connections.
Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. Replace if
necessary by an autorized service workshop.
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
Check and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only applies to
mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).
Lubricate the drive shaft with the special grease.
Replace the vibration damping elements after each season, however, at
least once a year.
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