Air filter is clogged

Petrol-powered Leaf BlowerAir filter is clogged

Open the air filter cover and inspect the filter to check if it is visibly clogged.

Tip: The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid carburetor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, unnecessary wear to engine parts, and excessive fuel consumption.

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Clean the air filter

Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This prevents carburettor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more fuel consumption than usual.

1
Remove the air filter cover and remove the air filter.

2
Clean the air filter with warm soap water. Make sure that the air filter is dry before you install it.
3
Replace the air filter if it is too dirty to fully clean it. Always replace a damaged air filter.
4
If your product has a foam air filter, apply air filter oil. Only apply air filter oil to a foam filter. Do not apply oil to a felt filter

Applying oil to the air filter

⚠️CAUTION: Always use Husqvarna special air-filter oil. Do not use other types of oil.

⚠️WARNING:Put on protective gloves. The air-filter oil can cause skin irritation.
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Put the air filter in a plastic bag.
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Put the oil in the plastic bag.
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Rub the plastic bag to supply the oil equally across the air filter.

4
Push the unwanted oil out of the air filter while in the plastic bag.

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