Husqvarna 323R series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s manual EPA II Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English 323R 325RX SERIES 325RXT SERIES 325RDX SERIES ...

Page 2: ...tor of the machine shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Machines fitted with clearing or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object The blade can cause the amputation of arms and legs Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle mounting ...

Page 3: ... 26 Air filter 27 Spark plug 27 Filing the grass blade 27 Sharpening the clearing blade 28 Maintenance schedule 28 TECHNICAL DATA 323R 29 325RX 29 325RXT 29 325RDX 29 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your warranty rights and obligations 31 Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior no...

Page 4: ... fatal injury to the operator or others It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual When using a clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents however it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident Ask your ...

Page 5: ... the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and or bystanders Under no circumstances may the cutting equipment be used without an approved guard fitted See the chapter Technical data If the wrong guard or a defective guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury WARNING Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood vessel or nerve injury to persons...

Page 6: ...maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment 7 Cutting equipment 1 Clearing blades are intended for cutting wood 2 Grass blades are intended for brush cutting 3 The trimmer head is intended for trimming grass 2 1 3 8 Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting equipment on the output shaft WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extremely hot dur...

Page 7: ...y locked in its idling position Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION All service and repairs to the machine require special training This applies especially to the machine s safety equipment If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed below you should contact your service workshop The purchase of one of our products guarantees that pro...

Page 8: ...that has a defective muffler 2 Check regularly that the muffler is secure 3 If your muffler is fitted with a spark arrest screen then it should be cleaned regularly A blocked screen leads to the engine overheating with serious damage as a result Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrest screen 4 Vibration damping system Check the vibration damping element regularly for material cracks and ...

Page 9: ...our instructions and use the recommended setting tool An incorrectly set blade increases the risk of jamming and kickback 4 Check the cutting equipment with regard to damage and crack formation Damaged cutting equipment should always be replaced WARNING Never use a machine with defective safety equipment The safety equipment should be maintained as described in this section If your machine does no...

Page 10: ...of the cord it can be soaked in water for a few days This will make the line tougher and it will keep longer Sharpening the clearing blade See the cutting equipment s packaging for correct filing instructions A correctly sharpened blade is a prerequisite for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw Make sure that the blade is well supported when you use the f...

Page 11: ...ne is started otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury Never start the machine indoors Bear in mind the dangers of inhaling the engine s exhaust fumes Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Place the machine on the ground ensure the cutting equipment runs free of twigs and stones Push ...

Page 12: ...affect a tree s direction of fall etc 3 Make sure you can walk and stand safely Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement roots stones branches pits ditches etc Take great care when working on sloping ground IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section covers basic safety precautions for working with brushcutters and trimmers If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you ...

Page 13: ...gine should catch fire or in any other emergency situation when you quickly need to take off the harness and machine Even load on the shoulders A well adjusted harness and clearing saw significantly facilitates working Adjust the harness for the best working position Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across the shoulders Correct height Adjust the support strap so tha...

Page 14: ...k of injury The bevel gear unit can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it WARNING Beware of thrown objects Always wear eye protection Never lean over the guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes resulting in blindness or other serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and he...

Page 15: ...n trimming and clearing you should use less than full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head Trimming The trimmer is ideal to cut grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool Do not allow the trim...

Page 16: ...2 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover 17 Clutch cover 18 Handlebar adjustment 19 Locking nut 20 Support flange 21 Support cup 22 Drive disc 23 Trimmer head 24 Socket spanner 25 Operator s Manual 26 Transport guard 27 Allen key 28 Locking pin 29 Harness 30 Spray guard 31 Blade guard 32 Shaft coupling 33 Start throttle button 34 Part throttle dial RX RXT RDX 35 Adju...

Page 17: ...can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easy transportation and storage Loosen the knob Turn the handles clockwise so that the throttle comes against the engine Thereafter fold the handlebars around the shaft Tighten the handle Attach the transport guard Transport position handlebars 325RX 325RXT 325RDX Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle Slide on the throttle handle on the...

Page 18: ... The nut is tightened when the spanner is turned against the direction of rotation left hand thread It is extremely important that the disc drive s support flange s guide engages correctly in the cutting equipment s centre hole when assembling the cutting equipment Cutting equipment assembled incorrectly can result in serious and or fatal personal injury Hook the guard A onto the bracket on the sh...

Page 19: ...guard A for use with the trimmer head Hook the guard onto the shaft fitting and secure it with the bolt L Fit the drive disc B on the output axle Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole so that the axle is locked The trimmer head must be split to be fitted see the diagram Proceed as follows Insert yo...

Page 20: ...t 10 cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like Adjust the position of the support strap attachment ring to balance the clearing saw correctly WARNING When working with the clearing saw it should always be hooked in the harness If this is not done you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else Never use a harness with a def...

Page 21: ...octane rating than 87 so called knocking can occur This leads to an increased engine temperature which can result in a serious engine breakdown When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended Two stroke oil For the best results use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which has been specially developed for clearing saws and chain saws Mixing ratio 1 50 2 5 10 15 20 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 ...

Page 22: ...if cracks are found Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much Discard the support flange if it is cracked Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1 5 Nm The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35 50 Nm Check that the guard is not damaged or cracked Replace the guard if...

Page 23: ...first pressing the throttle lock and the throttle trigger then pressing the start throttle button A Then release the throttle lock and the throttle trigger followed by the start throttle button The throttle function is now activated To return the engine to idle press the throttle lock and throttle trigger again PART THROTTLE FUNCTION RX RXT RDX It is possible to set the engine for part throttle op...

Page 24: ... so that the cutting attachment stops Do not use the machine until it has been properly adjusted or repaired Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Conditions Before any adjustments are made the airfilter should be clean ...

Page 25: ... damage Do not allow the engine to run at full speed for more than 10 seconds Apply full throttle and turn the high speed needle H slowly anticlockwise until the engine runs unevenly The high speed needle H is then turned slowly clockwise a little until the engine runs smoothly Note the engine should be run unloaded when adjusting the high speed needle Therefore dismantle the cutting equipment nut...

Page 26: ...rs without a catalytic converter the screen should be cleaned weekly or replaced if necessary On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the screen should be checked and cleaned monthly If the screen is damaged it should be replaced If the screen is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the function of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked...

Page 27: ...replace the filter from time to time with a new filter A damaged air filter must always be replaced If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air filter should be soaked in oil see the section on Oiling the air filter WARNING Always discard a blade that is bent twisted cracked shattered or damaged in any other way Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade for use again Only use original bla...

Page 28: ...d check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged Check that the angle gear is filled with grease up to 3 4 Use special grease Clean the air filter Clean or replace the muffler s spark arrest screen not on mufflers with a catalytic converter Monthly maintenance Clean the fuel tank Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it Clean the fan and the space around it Check fuel ...

Page 29: ...max speed left right handles min At max speed left right handles max 325RX 1 50 24 5 1 34 34 1 06 27 2 700 11 000 11 700 8 014 0 9 9 000 Yes Yes Walbro MB 20 Champion RCJ 7Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 06 0 5 9 9 4 5 105 109 1 6 1 4 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 4 4 8 4 0 323R 1 50 24 5 1 34 34 1 06 27 2 700 11 000 11 700 8 014 0 9 9 000 No Yes Walbro MB 20 Champion RCJ 7Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 06 0 5 9 9 4 5 88 97 2 0 2 0...

Page 30: ...knives Trimmer head Support cup Type Grass 255 4 1 255 4 teeth Grass 255 8 1 250 8 teeth Multi 255 3 1 255 3 teeth Maxi X 200 26 1 200 26 teeth Tricut 300 Trimmy Fix Trimmy H II 1 Trimmy Hit Trimmy Hit Pro Superauto II 1 Fixed Cutting attachment guard Art No 503 93 42 02 503 93 42 02 537 02 21 01 503 93 42 02 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 503 93 42 0...

Page 31: ... subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest Garden servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding your warranty r...

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