Husqvarna 170BT manual

W ARNING Before using our product s, please read this manual caref ully to understand the pr oper use of your unit . APPLICABLE SERIA L NUMBERS: 6020010 1 and up Operator’ s manual 170BT English 1 15 01 97-26[...]

English 2 EC-dec lar ation of conf or mity (Applies to Euro pe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, decla res under sole respo nsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 170 BT with serial numbers dating 2006 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), co mply with the requir[...]

English 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on types of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

English 4 SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warn ings within this manual and warning seals marked with a symbol on the blower concern critical points which must be tak en into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury , and for this r eason you are requested to read all such instruct ions carefully and follow them without fail. N[...]

English 5 For safe operation and mainten ance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. Using to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL T ANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: INT AKE CUP (c) The direction to open the choke Position: INT AKE[...]

English 6 WORKI NG CONDITIONS 1. Refrain from operating the blower if you are tired, ill, or upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication 2. T o reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound levels, hearing protection is required. 3. T o reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objects, always wear eye pr[...]

English 7 W ARNING Check to see if the shock- absorbing rubber mount has beco me cracked or otherwise damaged. Note that failing to replace this rubber mount when it has become cracked or damaged m ay cause the engine to com e loose from it s frame during use, th us resulting in possible serious bodily injury . If cracked, be sure to replace withou[...]

English 8 1. Frame 2. Shoulder S trap 3. S park Plug Cap 4. Throttle Lever 5. Net 6. Choke Lever 7. Air Cleaner 8. V olute Case 9. “CAUTION” Label 10.Elbow 1 1. Fuel T ank 12.Recoil Starter 13.Ignition Sw itch 14.Engin e Cover 15.Handle Bar ( Accessory) 16.Fan 16 7 3 8 11 15 1 2 5 6 12 14 10 13 4 9  DISPOSAL When disposing your machine, fuel[...]

English 9 * The data shown above are th ose in the case of one straight pipe. * S pecifications are subject to change without notice. MODEL 170BT Dimensions (L x W x H) mm (in) 365x464x485 (14x18x19) Dry Weight kg (lbs) (including pipe) 12 (26.5) (total weight) Fuel T ank Capacity liter (fl. oz) 1.75 (60.0) Engine T ype Air cooled 2-cycle gasoline [...]

English 10  SWIVEL JOINT 1. Connect the blower and swivel joint with flexible hose. Clamp both ends of the flexible hose securely with the hardware supplied wit h the unit.  THRO TTLE LEVER 1. Set up the throttle holder to the swiv el and tigh ten the screw on the holder. When setting up the holder, please make sure to match the holder to the[...]

English 11  HARNESS NOTE The harness must always be wo rn when working with the ma chine. Failure to do so means you will be unable to ma neuver safely and this can result in injury to yoursel f or others . A correctly adjusted harness and machine signifi cantly facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best working position. T ighten[...]

English 12  FUEL W ARNING • Gasoline is very flammable . A void smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allo w it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 10ft (3m) away from the fueli ng point before starting the engine. • The engines are lubricated [...]

English 13  ST ARTING ENGINE IMPORT AN T • Avoid operating the blower with the flexible tube and swiv el joint disconnected. That will redu ce the cooling air and the eng ine could be damaged by overheat ing. 1. Push the primer bulb until fuel flows out in the clear tube. (F12) 2. When the engine is cool, close the choke. (F12) (1) Choke Lever[...]

English 14 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission contro l device and systems may be perform ed by any non-road eng ine repair establishment or individual. W ARNING Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the blower. Cont act w ith rotating blower fan or hot muff ler may result in a personal i[...]

English 15  SP ARK PLUG • The spark plug may gather carbon deposits on its firing end with reasonable use. Remove and inspect the spark plug every 25 hours and clean the electr odes as necessary with a wire brush. The spark gap should be adjusted to .025 in (0.6 to 0.7mm). • Plug manufacturers recommend replacing the plug twice a year to avo[...]

English 16  IGNITION COIL AIR GAP INSPECTION • If the gap is not accurate or when installing the co il or rotor , adjust the air gap between the ignition coil and the iron core of the rotor . Air Gap: 0.40mm (0.35 to 0.45mm) 0.016 in (0.014 to 0.017 in) (1) Roto r (2) Ignition coil  SHOLDER STRAP • If the shoulder strap is damaged it may [...]