How to: Husqvarna 55 Chainsaw Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

• 1

  Inspect the saw trigger to ensure that it does not bind and operates properly. If the trigger does not work properly the saw should be taken to the dealer for repairs.

• 2

  Clean the chain break and inspect it to make sure that it functions properly. If the chain catcher is damaged replace it immediately following the instructions in the owner's manual

• 3

  Inspect the air cleaner. Replace the air cleaner if it is dirty or there are holes in it. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual.

• 4

  Turn the bar over daily for more even wear. Inspect the lubrication hole in the bar to make sure it is not clogged. Lubricate the sprocket tip on the bar if it is equipped with one. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual.

• 5

  Inspect and sharpen the chain if needed. Inspect the blade tension and adjust if necessary. Inspect the drive sprocket for wear and replace it if necessary. Follow the instructions for these procedures in the owner's manual.

• 6

  Inspect the starter cord for damage. Clean the air intake slots on the starter with a shop rag to make sure that they are free of dirt or wood chips.

• 7

  Inspect the saw to make sure that no screws or bolts have loosened. Tighten loose screws or bolts with the appropriate tools, following the instructions in the owner's manual.

• 8

  Inspect the stop switch to make sure it has no damage and will stop the engine.

Weekly Maintenance

• 9

  Lubricate the clutch drum bearing, following the directions in the owner's manual. Remove any burrs off the sides of the bar with the file.

• 10

  Clean the carbon off of the spark plug with a wire brush and set the plug gap to 0.5-millimeters with a spark plug gap tool.

• 11

  Remove the starter cover and inspect the recoil spring following the procedures in the owner's manual. Clean the fins on the flywheel with the shop rag and reinstall the starter cover.

• 12

  Clean the cooling fins on the engine cylinder using shop rags, a wire brush or any other tool that will loosen dirt or grime. Failure to keep the engine cooling fins clean will result in overheating and engine damage. Clean the screen in the muffler following the procedures in the owner's manual. If the screen cannot be cleaned, replace it. Clean and inspect the carburetor body and air box.

Monthly Maintenance

• 13

  Inspect both the brake band and the chain break for wear.

• 14

  Inspect the entire clutch assembly for wear, following the instructions in the owner's manual.

• 15

  Clean the outside of the carburetor with carburetor cleaner. Change the fuel filter and clean the inside of the fuel tank following the instructions in the owner's manual. Change the air cleaner and spark plug. Gap the new spark plug to 0.5mm using a spark plug gap tool.

• 16

  Clean the inside of the oil tank, following the instructions in the owner's manual.

• 17

  Inspect all cables and connections.