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Model: 288XP

MANUFACTURED BY:
HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB
HUSKVARNA, SWEDEN
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1988
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
2001
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
87 ccm (5.3 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
54 mm (2.12 in.)
PISTON STROKE:
38 mm (1.50 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with Chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
6.1 (4.5 kW)
WEIGHT:
7.5 kg (16.3 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 SEM AM7
CARBURETOR:
Tillotson HS-228A, B, C 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 free after break in, 9,300 under load.
IDLE RPM:
2,500
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.30 mm (0.020 in.)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Bosch WSR7F/WS7F, NGK BPMR7A, Champion RCJ7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
900 ml (30.4 fl. oz.)
FUEL OIL RATIO:
50:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Electrolux approved mix oil, Husqvarna mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
3/8 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 73LG or LP
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
17 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
40 cm (16 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
91 cm (36 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Husqvarna Orange
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:


Colour photograph courtesy Eric Olsen, unit with high top air filter system.


 

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