Husqvarna 323R series, Operator'S Manual

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Spark plug

The condition of the spark
plug is affected by:
• An incorrect carburetor

setting.

• An incorrect fuel

mixture (too much or
faulty oil).

• A dirty air filter.

These factors cause
deposits on the spark plug
electrode that may result in
malfunction or starting
difficulties.

If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly while idling always check the spark plug first.

If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and at the same time check
that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The spark plug should be
changed after about one month of operation or earlier if
necessary.

NOTE! 

Always use the recommended type of spark plug. An

incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder/piston.

0,5 mm

Air filter

The air filter should be
cleaned regularly removing
dust and dirt to avoid:
• carburetor malfunction
• starting problems
• reduced engine power
• unnecessary wear to

engine parts

• abnormal fuel

consumption

Clean the filter after every
25 hours or more regularly
if operating conditions are
exceptionally dusty.

Cleaning the air filter

Dismantle the air filter
cover and remove the air
filter. Wash in clean, warm
soapy water. Ensure that the
filter is dry before refitting. An air filter used for a long period
of time can never be cleaned completely. Therefore it is
necessary to 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 blades of the prescribed type.

• See the cutting

equipment’s packaging
for correct filing
instructions.

• The blades are sharpened

using a single cut flat file.

• Sharpen all edges equally

to maintain the balance
of the blade.

Filing the grass blade

WARNING!
Always stop the engine before starting
work on any part of the cutting equipment.
This continues to rotate even after the
throttle has been released. Ensure that the
cutting equipment has stopped completely
and remove the cable from the spark plug
before you start to work on it.

!

MAINTENANCE

Oiling the air filter

Always use HUSQVARNA
filter oil, order no. 503 47
73-01. The filter oil
contains a solvent to make it
spread evenly through the
filter. You should therefore
avoid skin contact. Put the
filter in a plastic bag and the
pour the filter oil over it.
Knead the plastic bag to
distribute the oil. Squeeze
the excess oil out of the filter
inside the plastic bag and
pour off the excess before
fitting the filter on the
machine. Never use com-
mon engine oil. This would
drain through the filter
quite quickly and collect in
the bottom.