Fuel Filter; The Engine Does Not Start; To Examine The Spark Plug; Troubleshooting - Husqvarna 226K Manual Del Usuario

If you use an air filter for a long time, it cannot be fully
cleaned. Replace the air filter at regular intervals.
1. Move the choke lever up, to close the choke valve.
2. Remove the air filter cover and remove the air filter.
3. Clean the air filter with warm soap water. Make sure
that the air filter is dry before you install it.
4. Replace the air filter if it is too dirty to fully clean it.
Always replace a damaged air filter.
5. Also clean the inner surface of the filter cover. Use
air or a brush.
6. Examine the surface of the rubber seal. Replace the
filter on the rubber seal if it is damaged.
7. Make sure that the filter on the rubber seal is dry
before you assemble it.

Fuel filter

When the engine runs short of fuel, make sure that the
air hole in the fuel tank cap and the fuel filter (A) are
clean.

The engine does not start

Check
Stop switch.
14
A

Troubleshooting

Possible cause
The stop switch is in the stop position.

To examine the spark plug

CAUTION: Always use the recommended
spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type
can cause damage to the product.
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
on page 16 .
• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
Procedure
Set the stop switch to the start position.
Technical data
1261 - 001 - 19.09.2019