Husqvarna 128LX Owner Manual - Page 22
To clean the cooling system, Bevel gear, Air filter, To clean the air filter
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2. Turn the idle speed screw (T) clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to turn. Bevel gear The bevel gear is filled with the correct quantity of grease at the factory. Before you use the product, make sure that the bevel gear is 3/4 full of grease. Use Husqvarna special grease. 3. Turn the idle speed screw (T) counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops. The idle speed is correct when the engine operates smoothly in all positions. The idle speed must be below the speed when the cutting attachment starts to turn. Note: Refer to Technical data on page 24 for the recommended idle speed. WARNING: If the cutting attachment does not stop when you adjust the idle speed, speak to your servicing dealer. Do not use the product until it is correctly adjusted or repaired. To clean the cooling system CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling system can make the product too hot, which can cause damage to the product. The parts of the cooling system are the air intake on the starter (A), the cooling fins on the cylinder (B) and the cylinder cover (C). 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or more frequently if it is necessary. B C A 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked. The grease in the bevel gear is replaced by your servicing dealer. Air filter Remove dust and dirt from the air filter to keep it clean and prevent these problems: • Carburetor malfunctions. • Problems when you start the product. • Loss of engine power. • Increased wear to engine parts. • Too much fuel consumption. To clean the air filter 1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the filter. 2. Hit the filter against a flat surface to make the particles fall off. CAUTION: Do not use solvent or compressed air to clean the air filter. 3. Put the air filter back. Make sure that the air filter fully seals against the air filter holder. 4. Put the air filter cover back. Note: An air filter that is used for a long time cannot be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter at regular intervals. Always replace a damaged air filter. To do a check of the spark plug CAUTION: Use the recommended spark plug. Refer to Technical data on page 24. An incorrect spark plug can cause damage to the product. 1. If the product is not easy to start or to operate or if the product operates incorrectly at idle speed, examine the spark plug for unwanted materials. To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the spark plug electrodes, do these steps: a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly adjusted. b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct. 22 1570 - 001 - 14.10.2020