Husqvarna 362XP Manuel D'utilisation page 32

Cooling system
To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw is
equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system
consists of:
1. Air intake on the starter
unit.
2. Air guide plate.
3. Fan blades on the
flywheel.
4. Cooling fins on the
cylinder.
5. Cylinder cowling
(supplies cold air over
the cylinder).
Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often
in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system
results in the saw overheating which causes damage to
piston and cylinder.
Centrifugal cleaning "Air Injection"
Centrifugal cleaning means
the following:
All air to the carburetor is
carried through the starter.
Dirt and dust is centrifuged
away by the cooling fan.
IMPORTANT! In order to
keep the function of the
centrifugal cleaning, a
continous maintenance and
care must be made.
• Clean the air intake to the
starter, the fan wings of the
flywheel, the space around
the flywheel, inlet pipe and
carburetor space.
Heated handles (362XPG/372XPG)
On the models 362XPG and
372XPG both the front handle
and the rear handle are
equipped with electrical
heating coils. These are
supplied with electricity both
from a built-in generator in the
electrical system.
When the red marking on the
switch is visible, the heating is
on.
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Electrically heated carburettor (362XPG/
372XPG)
This chain saw is, if it has model code XPG, equipped with
electrically heated carburettor. The electrical heating prevents
icing in the carburettor. A thermostat regulates heating so that
the carburettor always has the correct temperature.
Winter use
During winter time, powder snow and cold weather can cause
running problems, such as:
• Too low engine temperature.
• Icing on the air filter and carburetor.
Therefore some special measures are required:
• Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that
increase the engine temperature.
Temperature -5°C or colder:
For running the saw in cold
weather or powder snow, a
special cover is available,
which is mounted on the
starter housing. This
reduces the air flow and
prevents large amounts of
snow from being sucked in.
NOTE! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any
measures have been taken to increase the temperature these
changes must be reversed before the saw is used in normal
temperature conditions. Otherwise there is a risk that the saw
will overheat, resulting in severe damage to the engine.
IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in
this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer.