Husqvarna 545FR Manuel D'utilisation page 24

1. If the muffler on your product has a spark arrester
screen, clean it weekly with a steel brush. Replace
the spark arrester screen if it is damaged.
CAUTION: A blocked spark arrester screen
causes the engine to become too hot and
results in damage to the cylinder and piston.
CAUTION: If the spark arrester screen is
frequently blocked, let your service agent
examine the muffler.
To clean the cooling system and starter
pawls
The cooling system includes:
• The cylinder cover (A)
• The cooling fins on the cylinder (B)
• The fins on the flywheel (C)
• The air intake on the starter (D)
• The starter pawls (E) that are found on the flywheel
Clean the cooling system weekly or more frequently if it
is necessary.
1. Remove the starter cover and the cylinder cover.
2. Clean the cooling system with a brush.
3. Examine the starter pawls and area around them for
dirt.
4. Clean around the starter pawls with a brush, to make
sure that they can move freely.
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A
B
C
D
E
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 do a check of a paper air filter
1. Set the choke control in the choke position.
2. Open the 3 snap locks that holds the air filter cover.
3. Remove the air filter cover.
4. Remove the air filter.
5. Examine and clean the air filter housing with a brush.
6. Examine the air filter. Replace the air filter if it is dirty
or damaged. Only use approved Husqvarna air
filters.
CAUTION: Do not bend or fold the air filter
as this can cause damage to the air filter.
Replace a damaged air filter.
To clean a nylon air filter
1. Set the choke control in the choke position.
2. Open the 3 snap locks that holds the air filter cover.
3. Remove the air filter cover.
4. Remove the air filter.
5. Examine and clean the air filter housing with a brush.
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