MAINTENANCE
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Remove the recoil spring by tapping the starter, with the
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The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in
water and detergent.
inside facing downwards, gently on a work bench. If the
spring pops out during assembly, coil it up from the
outside, working inwards.
Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the pulley and
tension the recoil spring.
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.
Fitting the starter
IMPORTANT! A flocked air filter should be used to avoid
excessive engine wear under extremely dusty conditions,
such as cutting wood that contains sand, volcanic ash, burnt
wood, or when cutting construction timber.
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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.
CAUTION! Foam air filters must be oiled before use. Use
special Twin Air Oil or, if unavailable, SAE 30 oil.
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Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
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Incorrect carburettor adjustment.
Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil).
A dirty air filter.
Air filter
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt
in order to avoid:
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in operating problems and starting
difficulties.
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Carburettor malfunctions
Starting problems
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If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm
Loss of engine power
Unnecessary wear to engine parts
Excessive fuel consumption.
(0,020").
The spark plug should be replaced after about a
month in operation or earlier if necessary.
Clean the air filter daily, or more often in demanding
conditions.
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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.
CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type!
Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 3120XP |
| Model Year | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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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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