Husqvarna FS 3800 Saw User Manual


 
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FS 3800 / FS 6500 SAW & ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
DAILY 50 HRS 100 HRS 250 HRS
Check engine oil level, add to full mark. DO NOT OVERFILL!
Check air cleaner. Shake out loose dirt from element.
Check air cleaner connections. Tighten if necessary.
Clean air intake screen. Engine and air cleaner are to be
cleaned, too.
Check blade shaft drive belt tension. Replace belts if damaged.
Check transmission drive belt tension. Replace belt if damaged.
Check alternator belt tension. Replace belt if damaged.
Check hydrostatic transmission oil level. Oil should be visible in
clear tube.
Grease bladeshaft bearings. DO NOT OVERGREASE!
Check coolant spray tubes in blade guard. Clean if necessary.
Check bladeshaft, bladeshaft bearings, collars and drive pin
condition. Bearings should be tight. No free-play side to side,
collars should be clean and free of nicks and burrs. Bladeshaft
threads should be in good condition and drive pin free of
gouges.
Grease front axle, rear axle and bearings.
Change crankcase oil.
Clean crankcase breather cap.
Clean transmission cooling fins.
Replace oil filter with each oil change.
Replace fuel filter.
Check oil level in raise/lower pump.
Replace air cleaner elements.
Check and clean battery terminals.
Inspect, clean or replace spark plugs and breaker points.
Oil grade/engine capacity chart
Use Oils classified as Service MS, SD or SE
SEASON OR TEMPERATURE GRADE OF OIL
FS3800 FS6500
Spring, Summer or Autumn: +120°F to +40°F
SAE 30 SAE 30
Winter: +40°F to +15°F
SAE 20-20W SAE 20-20W
Winter: +15°F to 0°F,
SAE 10W SAE 10W
Winter: Below 0°F
SAE SW-20 SAE SW-20
Crankcase Capacity VG4D 37 HP V465D 65 HP
New Engine 4-1/2 qts. (4.25 L) 6 qts. (5.67 L)
Oil & Filter Change 5 qts. (4.73 L) 7 qts. (6.62 L)
Less Oil Filter or Filter Change 4-1/2 qts. (4.25 L) 6 qts. (5.67 L)