Husqvarna 324LDX-Series - Manuals

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. The machine ′ s vibra...

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine ′′′′ s safety equipment Throttle lock • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when yo...

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor mesh, this should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Never use a...

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Starting • The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Obser...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. • The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in sto...

English – 11 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? LD X 1 Trimmer head 2 Bevel gear 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Loop handle 7 Stop switch 8 Throttle control 9 Throttle lock 10 Cylinder cover 11 Starter handle 12 Air purge 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air filter cov...

12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. • Fit the nut, knob and screw. Do not overtighten. • Now adjust the trimmer to give a co...

14 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a four-stroke engine. Make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the oil tank. Gasoline • Use high-grade unleaded petrol of at least 86 octane. • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and c...

English – 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • 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...

16 – English STARTING AND STOPPING 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 ...

English – 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Function • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine. • Adjusting the carburetto...

18 – English MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after a...

English – 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary. • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check that the stop switch works correctly. • Check that ...

20 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. NOTE! Noise pressure at the user’s ear and ...

English – 21 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...