S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving
a1to2inchcollarfromthetrunkof thetree.
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Muffler is very hotduring
and after use. Do not touch the muffler oral-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
Air Filter
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Air Filter
Screws
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication. . . . . . . Before each use
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use
For damaged parts . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
For loose fasteners . . . Before each use
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Thechainwill bemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechain must notmoveatidle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLESPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Idle Speed---T
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is toofast. Iftheenginestalls, idleis tooslow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
s l ow ) . T he i dl e s peed s c r ew is labeled "T".
*
Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
S Tur n i dl e s peed s c r ew ( T ) c l oc k w i s e t o i n-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
Cleaning the air filter:
wise to decrease engine speed.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used air filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place yourairfilter witha newoneafterevery
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to oneside, has to beforced
throughthecut,orbeenrunwith animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. A wornbarwill dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
50
hoursofoperation,orannually,whichever
comes first.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
Remove air filter.
Clean the air filter using hot soapywater.
Rinse with clean coolwater. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Reinstall air filter.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
5.
6.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
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| Tags | Husqvarna 136, Husqvarna 136LE, Husqvarna 141, Husqvarna 141LE |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
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