Page 2 - Intended use
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2 Safety..............................................................................4 Assembly........................................................................ 9 Operation................................
Page 3 - Symbols on the product
15. Bar tip sprocket16. Saw chain17. Guide bar18. Throttle trigger19. Throttle trigger lockout20. Belt eyelet21. Clutch cover22. Chain tensioning screw23. Product and serial number plate24. Chain catcher25. Spiked bumper26. Oil pump adjustment screw27. Guide bar cover28. Operator's manual29. Combina...
Page 4 - Euro V Emissions; Safety; Safety definitions
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for certain markets. Euro V Emissions WARNING: Tampering with the engine voids the EU type-approval of this product. Safety Safety definitions The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word. WARNING:...
Page 7 - Fuel safety
Throttle trigger lockoutThe throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operation of the throttle trigger. If you put your hand around the handle and press the throttle trigger lockout (A), it releases the throttle trigger (B). If you release the handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigge...
Page 8 - Safety instructions for maintenance
• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the refuelling area and fuel source before starting. Min. 3m(10 ft) After refuelling, there are some situations where you must never start the product:• If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. Wipe off the spillage and allow rema...
Page 10 - Fuel; Premixed fuel
9. Make sure that the saw chain tension is correct. 9 2 7 5 1 3 8 4 6 Fuel This product has a two-stroke engine. CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Premixed fuel • Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best performance and ex...
Page 11 - To use the correct chain oil; Kickback information
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. 3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is fully mixed. 4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the pressure. 5. Fill the fuel tank. CAUTION: Make sure that there is not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel expands when it becomes hot....
Page 12 - Common questions about kickback; To start the product; To prepare start with a cold engine
use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback.Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of kickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object. WARNING: No saw chain fully prevents kickba...
Page 14 - Information about working technique; Pull stroke and push stroke
To start the product in the tree Note: Make sure that you have sufficient fuel before you start the product. 1. Engage the chain brake.2. Hold the product on the left or right side of your body when you start the product.a) If you hold the product on your left side, put your left hand on the front h...
Page 15 - Ground operator; To operate the product in a tree
To prepare the product for operation in the tree Ground operator As a ground operator, do the following steps.1. Examine the product.2. Fill the fuel and chain oil tanks.3. Attach the end of an approved safety strop to the rope eyelet. Note: A safety strop makes sure that the product does not hit th...
Page 17 - Maintenance; Introduction
Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- uct and make sure that there is no oil on the handles. Clean the cool...
Page 18 - To do a check of the brake band
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate when the engine is at idle speed. Make sure that the muffler is correct- ly attached, has no damages and that no parts of ...
Page 22 - Information about the guide bar and saw chain
3. Tighten the screws that hold the starter. To clean the air filter Clean the air filter from dirt and dust regularly. This prevents carburetor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more fuel consumption than usual.1. Remove the air filter cover and the air...
Page 24 - To adjust the tension of the saw chain
To sharpen the cutters 1. Use a round file and a file gauge to sharpen the cutting teeth. Note: Refer to Filing equipment and filing angles on page 30 for information about which file and gauge that Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain. 2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer to...
Page 27 - To clean the cooling system; Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a screwdriver or combination wrench.a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase the chain oil flow. b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to decrease the chain oil flow. To clean the cooling system The cooling system keeps the engine ...
Page 28 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation, storage and disposal; Transportation and storage
Product part to examine Possible cause Action Spark plug and cylinder The spark plug is loose. Tighten the spark plug. Engine is flooded because of repea- ted starts with full choke after igni- tion. Remove and clean the spark plug. Put the product on its side with the spark plug hole away from you....
Page 29 - Technical data
Technical data Technical data Husqvarna T540XP II Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 3 37.7 Idle speed, rpm 3000 Maximum engine power acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ rpm 1.8/2.5@10200 Ignition system 1 Spark plug NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, mm 0.5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, liter/cm 3 0.34...
Page 30 - Accessories; Recommended cutting equipment
Husqvarna T540XP II Saw chain speed at 133% of maximum engine power speed, m/s. 25.8 Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Chainsaw models Husqvarna T540XP II have been evaluated for safety according to EN ISO 11681-2:2011 (Machinery for forestry - Portable chainsaws - Safety requirements and te...
Page 31 - EC Declaration of Conformity; EC Declaration of conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaw for tree-service Husqvarna T540XP II from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the t...
