Husqvarna 125BV x-series Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCEj CCWARNING: Mufflers fitted withcatalytic converters get very hotduring use and remain so for sometime after stopping. This also ap-plies at idle speed. Contact can re-sult in burns to the skin. Rememberthe risk of fire!WARNING: Bear in mind that:Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may contain sparkswhich can start a fire, Never startthe machine indoors or near flam-mable material!_ WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic, Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler.Cooling systemThe engine is equipped with a coolingsystem for maintaining the right operatingtemperature.The cooling system consists of the follow-ing components:1. Air intake on the starter device (DD).2. Fan blades on the flywheel (EE).3. Cooling fins on the cylinder (FF).4. Cylinder cowling (guides cooling air flowagainst cylinder surfaces).Clean the cooling system by brushing oncea week, or more often, if necessary.A dirty or blocked cooling system willcause the blower to overheat and this willdamage the cylinder and piston.EE\Air filterThe air filter (GG) must be regularly cleanedto remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:• Carburetor malfunctions• Starting problems• Loss of engine power• Unnecessary wear to engine parts• Excessive fuel consumption• Elevated content of harmful exhaustfumes.i i ,/Clean the filter every 25 hours, or moreregularly if conditions are exceptionallydusty.Cleaning the air filterRemove the air filter cover (HH) and take outthe filter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water.Rinse thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is drybefore reinstalling it.An air filter that has been in use for a longtime cannot be cleaned completely. Thefilter must therefore be replaced with a newone at regular intervals.CAUTION! A damaged air filter mustalways be replaced.545186705 Rev. 3 7/1/08 English-17