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Husqvarna 246 User Manual

Husqvarna 246
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101 88 55-26
Workshop Manual
Husqvarna Chain Saws
Eng, front 96-09-13, 10.381

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Husqvarna 246 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHusqvarna
Model246
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

General

Provides a detailed description of repair procedures and safety precautions.

Updates

Explains how changes can affect manual currency and importance of service announcements.

Tools

Lists required special tools and references their use in specific sections.

Safety

Emphasizes reading and understanding safety sections and notes on warning symbols.

Target group

Identifies the intended audience and suitability for training new employees.

Layout

Explains the structure of flow diagrams and positional directives.

Use

Explains how the manual can be used for specific sub-assembly repair or full dismantling.

Repair of a specific sub-assembly

Outlines the steps for repairing a specific sub-assembly.

Dismantling and reassembly of the entire chain saw

Provides a step-by-step guide for complete dismantling and reassembly.

Safety Regulations

General Instructions

Outlines workshop requirements and manual reading necessity.

Special instructions

Details fuel hazards, assembly requirements, and specific warnings.

Technical Data

Tools

Tools for all chain saws

Lists and illustrates various tools applicable to all chain saws.

Tools for saws 36 and 41

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 36 and 41.

Tools for saws 40, 45, 51 and 55

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 40, 45, 51, and 55.

Tools for saws 42, 242 and 246

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 42, 242, and 246.

Tools for saws 254, 257 and 262

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 254, 257, and 262.

Tools for saws 61, 268 and 272

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 61, 268, and 272.

Tools for saws 281 and 288

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 281 and 288.

Tools for saws 394 and 3120

Lists and illustrates tools specific to saws 394 and 3120.

List of tools

Provides a comprehensive list of all tools with order numbers and designations.

Service Data

Saws 36 and 41

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 36 and 41.

Saws 42, 242 and 246

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 42, 242, and 246.

Saws 40 and 45

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 40 and 45.

Saws 51 and 55

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 51 and 55.

Saws 254 and 257

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 254 and 257.

Saw 262

Provides service data and diagrams for saw 262.

Saws 61, 268 and 272

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 61, 268, and 272.

Saws 281 and 288

Provides service data and diagrams for saws 281 and 288.

Saw 394

Provides service data and diagrams for saw 394.

Saw 3120

Provides service data and diagrams for saw 3120.

Trouble Shooting

Trouble shooting schematic

Presents a schematic for diagnosing and resolving common chain saw problems.

Starting

Details potential issues and causes for difficulty starting the chain saw.

Idling (low rpm)

Lists causes for improper idling, including uneven idle and incorrect adjustment.

High rpm

Covers issues related to operating at high RPM, like not running at full throttle.

Acceleration and retardation

Addresses problems with acceleration and motor stalling when throttle is released.

Trouble shooting methods

Describes specific testing procedures for components and sub-systems.

Safety Equipment

Chain brake

Provides instructions for dismantling, cleaning, and inspecting the chain brake.

Cleaning and Inspection

Details how to clean and inspect chain brake parts, including band thickness.

Assembly

Guides the assembly process of the chain brake components.

Checking brake operation

Outlines the procedure for testing the chain brake's functionality after repair.

Chain catcher

Explains the function, designs, and replacement of the chain catcher.

Muffler

Details the dismantling process for the muffler, including spark arresters.

Cleaning and Inspection

Covers cleaning and inspecting the muffler and its mountings.

Assembly

Provides instructions for assembling the muffler, with specific notes for catalytic converters.

Stop switch

Details dismantling, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of the stop switch.

Throttle lock

Covers the dismantling process for the throttle lock mechanism.

Cleaning and inspection

Guides the cleaning and inspection of the throttle lock's activation mechanism and springs.

Starter

Dismantling

Provides steps for dismantling the starter unit, including cord replacement.

Cleaning and Inspection

Outlines cleaning and inspection of starter components like the cord and pawls.

Changing the ferrule

Details the process for removing and fitting a new ferrule in the starter housing.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the starter, focusing on spring and cord fitting.

Electrical System

Ignition system

Covers checking, dismantling, and reassembling the ignition module and related parts.

Cleaning and Inspection

Details cleaning and inspecting the flywheel, shaft taper, and ignition module.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the generator, flywheel, and ignition module.

Fitting the spark plug cover

Explains how to fit the spark plug cover and associated components.

Handle heating

Describes the components and troubleshooting for the electric handle heating system.

Centrifugal Clutch

Dismantling

Provides instructions for dismantling the centrifugal clutch, including different spring types.

Cleaning and Inspection

Covers cleaning and inspecting clutch shoes, hub, sprocket, and bearings.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the centrifugal clutch, including spring fitting and securing.

Lubrication System

Dismantling

Details dismantling of the oil pump for various saw models.

Dismantling the oil pump's worm gear

Explains how to remove the worm gear from the crankshaft.

Cleaning and Inspection

Covers cleaning and inspecting parts of the oil pump for wear and damage.

Assembling the worm gear

Details the process of assembling the worm gear onto the crankshaft.

Assembling the oil pump

Guides the assembly of the oil pump for various saw models.

Carburettor

Description

Explains the principles of carburetor design and operation.

Design

Details the three sub-systems of the carburetor: metering unit, mixing venturi, and pump unit.

Operation

Describes the carburetor's operation in different modes: cold start, idling, part throttle, and full throttle.

Dismantling

Covers dismantling the carburetor and its plugs, with notes on specific jet types.

Cleaning and Inspection

Provides steps for cleaning and inspecting carburetor components.

Assembly

Guides the reassembly of the carburetor, including plugs and jets.

Pressure testing

Explains how to perform a pressure test on the carburetor.

Refitting onto chain saw

Details refitting the carburetor and necessary adjustments.

Air Filter

Prefilter

Describes the prefilter, its maintenance, cleaning, and oiling.

Main filter

Explains the main filter, its replacement/cleaning, and maintenance.

Tank Unit

Dismantling

Outlines steps for dismantling the tank unit, including fuel pipe and throttle cable.

Cleaning and Inspection

Details cleaning and inspecting tank unit components for damage or blockage.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the tank unit, including fuel pipe fitting and connections.

Anti-Vibration System

Description

Explains the function and components of the anti-vibration system.

Dismantling

Details dismantling the anti-vibration system for different saw models.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the anti-vibration system's absorbers and damper elements.

Piston and Cylinder

Dismantling

Provides instructions for dismantling the piston and cylinder assembly.

Cleaning and Inspection

Details cleaning and inspection of piston, cylinder, and related parts.

Pressure test the decompression valve

Explains how to pressure test the decompression valve.

Faults and causes

Lists common faults related to piston and cylinder, such as score marks and carbon build-up.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the piston and cylinder, including sealing and tightening.

Pressure testing

Details pressure testing of the crankcase and cylinder.

Crankcase and Crankshaft

Dismantling

Outlines the steps and parts to remove before splitting the crankcase.

Cleaning and Inspection

Covers cleaning and inspecting crankcase and crankshaft bearing surfaces.

Assembly

Guides the assembly of the crankcase, including bearing fitting.

Bar bolts

Explains the procedure for changing bar bolts on most saws.

Changing the seals

Details how to change seals without splitting the crankcase.

Assembly

Guides the seal assembly in the oil pump, plastic flange, and crankcase.

Assembly positions starter side

Specifies seal assembly positions for the starter side.

Assembly position on the clutch side

Specifies seal assembly positions for the clutch side.

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