Husqvarna K970 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Starter
Checking the starter cord
•Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the 
crankcase and remove the starter.
• Pull the cord out about 30 cm and lift it into the cut-out in 
the periphery of the starter pulley. When the cord is intact: 
Release the spring tension by letting the pulley rotate 
slowly backwards.
Changing a broken or worn starter cord
•Remove any remnants of the old starter cord and check 
that the return spring works. Insert the new starter cord...

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MAINTENANCE
Fitting the starter
•To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the 
starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly 
release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with 
the pawls.
• Tighten the screws.
Fuel system
General
•Check that the fuel cap and its seal are not damaged.
• Check the fuel hose. Replace when damaged.
Fuel filter
•The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank.
• The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when 
filling. This...

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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
NOTE! This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Cutting equipment
MotorK 970, K 970 Rescue
Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm35,7/93,6
Cylinder bore, inch/mm2,2/56
Stroke, inch/mm1,5/38
Idle speed, rpm2700
Recommended max. speed, rpm9300 (+/- 150)
Power, kW/ rpm4,8/9000
Ignition system
Manufacturer of ignition systemSEM
Type of ignition systemCD
Spark plugChampion RCJ 6Y/NGK BPMR 7A
Electrode gap, inch/mm0,02/0,5
Fuel and lubrication...

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND 
OBLIGATIONS
The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), 
Environment Canada and Husqvarna Construction Products 
are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty 
on your 2009 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S. and 
Canada, new small nonroad engines must be designed, built 
and equipped to meet the federal stringent anti-smog 
standards. Husqvarna Construction Products must warrant 
the emission...

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WARNING! Cutting, especially when DRY 
cutting, generates dust that comes from the 
material being cut, which frequently 
contains silica. Silica is a basic component 
of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and 
numerous other minerals and rocks. 
Exposure to excessive amount of such dust 
can cause:
Respiratory disease (affecting your ability to 
breath), including chronic bronchitis, 
silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis from 
exposure to silica. These diseases...