MAINTENANCE
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Winter use
Running problems can occur when using the machine in
the cold and snowy conditions caused by:
• Too low engine temperature.
• Icing of the air filter and carburetor.
Special measures are therefore often required:
• Preheat the intake air to the carburetor by using the
heat from the cylinder.
• Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the
working temperature of the engine.
Fitting the winterising kit
Cut out a hole using a knife as shown.
Fit the winter cover in the cylinder cover.
Temperature 0°°
°°
C (32°°
°°
F) or colder:
Move the cover from position A to position B so that
preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the
carburettor compartment and prevent, e.g. the air filter
icing up again. When fitting the winter cover in position B
the centrifugal cleaning nozzle is blocked. This measure
requires the air filter to be cleaned more regularly.
Temperature -5°°
°°
C (23°°
°°
F) or colder:
For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow,
a special cover is available, which is mounted on the
starter housing. This reduces the intake of cold air and
prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in.
CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any
measures have been taken to increase the temperature
these changes must be reversed before the machine is used
in normal temperature conditions. Otherwise there is a risk
of overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine.
IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described
in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer
(retailer).
Heated handles
576XPG AutoTune
On models with the model code XPG both the front
handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with
electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity
from a generator built into the chain saw.
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