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Model: 268 XP

MANUFACTURED BY:
HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB
HUSKVARNA, SWEDEN
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1987
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1997
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
67 ccm (4.1 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
50 mm (1.97 in.)
PISTON STROKE:
34 mm (1.34 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with Chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
4.7 (3.5 kW)
WEIGHT:
13.7 lbs., powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Anti-vibration
CHAIN BRAKE:
Inertia activated
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:
Direct
CONSTRUCTION:
Die cast Magnesium, injection molded Polymer
MAGNETO TYPE:
Electronic Electrolux ET
CARBURETOR:
Tillotson HS-134A, 234A, B, 260 series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
RK-23HS
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
DG-5HS/T
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Nylon mesh cartridge
STARTER TYPE:
Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Automatic
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
12,500 max no load after break in, 9,000 under load.
IDLE RPM:
2,500
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.30 to 0.35 mm (0.012 to 0.014 in.)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Bosch WSR7F, WS7F, NGK BPMR7A, Champion RCJ7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
25.4 fl. oz.
FUEL OIL RATIO:
50:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Electrolux approved, Husqvarna mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
3/8 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 72 or 73
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
17 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
38 cm (15 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
51 cm (20 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Husqvarna Orange
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

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