Adjusting
Screw
Guide
Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Guide Bar
Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting the tension:
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
S Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
Nuts
You can adjust the chain tension by loosening
the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjusting
screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.
S
If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
S
FUELING & LUBRICATION
FUELING ENGINE
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
kerosene.
Bar and chain oil must be free
when refueling.
flowing for the oil system to pump enoughoil
for adequate lubrication.
This
engine
is
certified to operate on
Before operation,
unleaded
gasoline.
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
Genuine Husqvarna bar and chain oil is rec-
ommended to protect your unit against exces-
sivewear from heat and friction. Husqvarnaoil
resists high temperature thinning.
If Husqvarna baroil isnot available,use agood
grade SAE 30 oil.
synthetic
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A
ratiois obtainedby mixing 3.2ouncesof
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
40:1
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO
NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage.Whenmixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu-
brication.
Once
oil
is
added to
gasoline,
shake
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
containermomentarily toassurethat thefuel
is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow
the safety rules relating to fuel beforefueling
your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smoke coming fromthechain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 136, Husqvarna 136LE, Husqvarna 141, Husqvarna 141LE |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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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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