Husqvarna Chainsaw Workshop Manual Model 357XP/359

Arrangement of the Manual

• This workshop manual serves two purposes:
• To repair a specific sub-assembly on a chainsaw.
• To dismantle and reassemble a complete chainsaw.

Repairing a Specific Sub-Assembly

If a specific sub-assembly on the chainsaw needs to be repaired:

• Look up the page referring to the relevant sub-assembly.
• Follow the instructions under the headings:
• Removal/Dismantling
• Cleaning and Inspection
• Refitting/Reassembly

Dismantling and Reassembling the Entire Chainsaw

If the entire chainsaw is to be dismantled, follow the instructions under the heading Removal/Dismantling.

Work through the manual and follow instructions given in each section under the heading Removal/Dismantling.

Then follow all the Cleaning and Inspection instructions in each section.

Working from the back of the manual, follow all the instructions under the headings Refitting/Reassembly in reverse order.

Each of the sections covering removing/dismantling and refitting/reassembly include the relevant lubrication instructions and bolt torques for each stage of repair.

Construction and Function

• This chapter provides a simple description of the chainsaw carburettor and its various parts.

Troubleshooting

• These pages describe the most common faults that affect a chainsaw. They are divided into four different groups with the most likely faults described first.

Repair Instructions

• The section that describes how to repair the chainsaws consists of detailed, step-by-step instructions. It explains in detail the special tools, lubricants and bolt torques that are needed when working on each component.

This workshop manual covers the following chainsaw models:

• 357XP/G
• 359/G