Husqvarna 455 Manuel D’Utilisation
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English
MAINTENANCE
Winter use
Running problems can occur when using the machine in the
cold and snowy conditions caused by:
cold and snowy conditions caused by:
•
Too low engine temperature.
•
Icing of the air filter and carburetor.
Special measures are therefore often required:
•
Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the
working temperature of the engine.
working temperature of the engine.
Temperature 0
°°°°C (32°°°°F) or colder:
The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adjusted for
running in cold weather, so that preheated air from the
cylinder can pass into the carburetor space preventing icing
of the air filter, etc.
running in cold weather, so that preheated air from the
cylinder can pass into the carburetor space preventing icing
of the air filter, etc.
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.
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.
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).
this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer
(retailer).