MAINTENANCE
Sharpening the clearing blade
NOTE: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of
other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your
unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty does
not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories
and/or attachments not specifically recommended by
HUSQVARNA.
!
WARNING!
Incorrect cutting equipment or an
incorrectly sharpened blade increases
the risk of kickback.
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
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See the cutting
equipment’s packaging
for correct filing
instructions.
Daily maintenance
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Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.
Check stop switch function.
Check that blade/trimmer head does not rotate at idling.
Clean the exterior of the machine.
A correctly sharpened
blade is a prerequisite for
working efficiently and to
avoid unnecessary wear to
the blade and clearing
saw.
Check that the harness is undamaged.
Check the blade guard for damage or cracks.
Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
Check that the blade is properly centred, sharp, and without
cracks.
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Make sure that the blade
is well supported when
you use the file. Use a 5.5
mm round file with a file
holder.
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Check the trimmerhead for cracks and chips or damage.
Replace if necessary.
A non-balanced blade/trimmer head induces heavy
vibrations that may damage the machine.
Check that the blade nut is sufficiently tightened.
Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and
that it can be securely fitted.
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The sharpening angle is
15°.
Every other tooth is
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Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened.
sharpened to the right
and the intermediate
tooth to the left. When
the blade has been heavily
pitted by stones the upper
side of the teeth can, in
exceptional cases, need to
be dressed using a flat file.
In such cases this takes
place before sharpening
with the round file.
Weekly maintenance
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Check the starter, especially cord and return spring.
Clean the carburettor area.
Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
Remove it and check the electrode gap.
Adjust it to 0,5 mm (.020"), or change the spark plug.
Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air
intake at the starter is not clogged.
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Check that the angle gear is filled with grease up to 3/4. Use
special grease.
Dressing the top side
must be carried out
equally for all teeth.
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Clean the air filter.
Clean or replace the muffler’s spark arrest screen (not on
mufflers with a catalytic converter).
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Adjust the setting. This
should be 1 mm.
Monthly maintenance
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Clean the fuel tank.
Clean the exterior of the carburettor and the space around it.
Clean the fan and the space around it.
Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if
necessary.
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Change fuel filter in fuel tank.
Check clutch, clutch spring and clutch drum for wear.
Change if necessary.
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Check electrical wires and connections.
Change the spark plug.
Change the airfilter.
Check and clean the muffler’s spark arrest screen if necessary
(only mufflers with a catalytic converter).
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 225R, Husqvarna 225RD, Husqvarna 225RJ, Husqvarna 232R, Husqvarna 232RD, Husqvarna 235R |
| Model Year | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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