Husqvarna 324RX Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 324RX Series Operator s manual EPA Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...als come closer than 15 metres Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object This is called blade thrust The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle positioning Always wear approved protective gloves ...

Page 3: ...g other guards and cutting attachments 16 Adjusting the harness and clearing saw 16 Standard harness 16 FUEL HANDLING Fuel handling 18 Fuel 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 20 Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 22 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 27 Muffler 27 Cooling system 28 Spark plug 28 Air filter 28 Maintenance schedule 30 TECHNICAL DATA Technical da...

Page 4: ... and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfi...

Page 5: ...9 Throttle lockout 10 Suspension 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover 17 Handle adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Support cup 21 Drive disc 22 Trimmer head 23 Socket spanner 24 Operator s manual 25 Transport guard 26 Allen key 27 Locking pin 28 Harness 29 Start throttle button 30 Adjusting screw for throttle cable ...

Page 6: ...ading Maintenance All covers guards and handles must be fitted before starting Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no le...

Page 7: ...r original positions This movement is controlled by two independent return springs This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle cont...

Page 8: ...ectly wound cord or a blunt or incorrect cutting attachment wrong type or incorrectly filed see instructions under the heading Filing the blade increases the level of vibration The machine s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check th...

Page 9: ... screen Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of screen For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking maintaining and servicing your machine Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor screen this must be...

Page 10: ... section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to Reduce the risk of blade thrust Obtain maximum cutting performance Extend the life of cutting equipment Cutting equipment Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass IMPORTANT Only use cutti...

Page 11: ...achment should always be replaced Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions Sharpen blades and cutters using a single cut flat file Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade Sharpening the saw blade See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions A correctly sharpened blade is ess...

Page 12: ...trimmer head is used Only use the recommended cutting attachment See the chapter on Technical data Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the cord is also important A longer cord requires gre...

Page 13: ...Position the handlebar as shown Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness Tighten the knob Transport position handlebar The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and...

Page 14: ...o tighten the nut turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation Caution left hand thread Fitting the blade guard and saw blade Remove the mounting plate H Fit the adapter I and bracket J with the two screws K as shown Fit the blade guard A to the adapter using the 4 screws L as shown WARNING When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised sec...

Page 15: ...ner when loosening or tightening the nut Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1 trimmer head Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use with the trimmer head Hook the trimmer guard combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt L Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in th...

Page 16: ...head plastic blades H in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Standard harness Quick release At the front is an easily accessible quick release Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness Spreadin...

Page 17: ...t is parallel to the ground Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground If you use a saw blade it should balance about 10 cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like Adjust the position of the suspension ring to balance the clearing saw correctly ...

Page 18: ...grade than 87 so called knocking can occur This gives rise to a high engine temperature and increased bearing load which can result in serious engine damage When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned Engine oil Check the oil level before starting the machine A too low oil level can ...

Page 19: ...ays move the machine about 3 metres from the refuelling position before starting WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel Always shut off the engine before refuelling Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling When refuelling open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gent...

Page 20: ...ed Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine Starting and stopping ...

Page 21: ...urn the engine to idle press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger again Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pullin...

Page 22: ...care when working on sloping ground 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal position before or after being cut If you position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control Both situations can cause serious personal injury 6 Keep a good balance ...

Page 23: ... shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You could get burnt if you touch it WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always wear approved eye protection Never lean over the cutting attachment guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a dist...

Page 24: ...ottom of the tree should be pushed to the left Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally up to the right Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o clock and 5 o clock so that the direction of rotation of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left To fell a tree forwards the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards Pull the blade backwards with a quick firm movement Large stems must be ...

Page 25: ...cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions 1Always work at full throttle 2Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke Stop the engine unclip the harness and place the machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut material Grass trimming w...

Page 26: ...awn and damage the tool Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head Sweeping The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro When cutting and sweeping ...

Page 27: ...tarts to rotate Muffler CAUTION Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible materi...

Page 28: ...it and check that the electrode gap is 0 6 0 7 mm The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary CAUTION Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid C...

Page 29: ...ld drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom Bevel gear The bevel gear is filled with the right quantity of grease at the factory However before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled three quarters full with grease Use HUSQVARNA special grease The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out IMPORT...

Page 30: ...y X Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly X Check that nuts and screws are tight X Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines X Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly X Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary X Check the starter and starter cord X Check that the vibration d...

Page 31: ... output shaft rpm 8300 Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 kW rpm 0 8 7000 Catalytic converter muffler No Speed regulated ignition system No Ignition system Manufacturer type of ignition system Ikeda Spark plug NGK CMR5H Electrode gap inch mm 0 024 0 6 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer type of carburetor Walbro Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 06 0 5 Weight Weight without fuel cutting attac...

Page 32: ...ass 255 8 Ø 255 8 teeth 503 93 42 02 Saw blade Maxi X 200 26 Ø 200 26 teeth 537 21 71 01 Scarlet 200 22 Ø 200 22 teeth 537 21 71 01 Plastic blades Tricut Ø 255 mm 503 97 71 01 503 93 42 02 Tricut Ø 300 mm 503 93 42 02 Trimmer head Trimmy Fix 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 Superauto II 1 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 S35 503 93 42 02 503 97 71 01 T25 503 97 71 01 503 93 42 02 T35 T35x 503 93 42 02 503 97 71...

Page 33: ...initial owner and each 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 reg...

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