Husqvarna 390XPG Manual Do Utilizador
MAINTENANCE
34 – English
Changing a broken recoil spring
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Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the
heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord.
Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under
tension in the starter housing.
heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord.
Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under
tension in the starter housing.
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Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by
tapping the pulley lightly with its inside face
downwards against a work bench or the like. If the
spring pops out during fitting, wind it up again, working
from the outside in towards centre.
tapping the pulley lightly with its inside face
downwards against a work bench or the like. If the
spring pops out during fitting, wind it up again, working
from the outside in towards centre.
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Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the
cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter
pulley and tension the recoil spring.
cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter
pulley and tension the recoil spring.
Fitting the starter
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To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place
the starter in position against the crankcase. Then
slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley
engages with the pawls.
the starter in position against the crankcase. Then
slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley
engages with the pawls.
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Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter.
Air filter
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust
and dirt in order to avoid:
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and dirt in order to avoid:
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Carburettor malfunctions
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Starting problems
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Loss of engine power
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Unnecessary wear to engine parts
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Excessive fuel consumption.
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Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover.
When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly
against the filter holder. Clean the filter by brushing or
shaking it.
When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly
against the filter holder. Clean the filter by brushing or
shaking it.
The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in
water and detergent.
water and detergent.
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced
with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter
must always be replaced.
cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced
with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter
must always be replaced.
A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different
types of air filters according to working conditions,
weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
types of air filters according to working conditions,
weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
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Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
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An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type
of oil).
of oil).
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A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug
electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
starting difficulties.
electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
starting difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first