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Model: 257

MANUFACTURED BY:
HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB
HUSKVARNA, SWEDEN
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1994
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
2001
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
57 ccm 3.47 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
46 mm
PISTON STROKE:
34 mm
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Chrome plated aluminum
INTAKE METHOD:
Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
2.7 kW (3.7 hp)
WEIGHT:
5.6 kg (12.3 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 plastic
MAGNETO TYPE:
Electronic Electrolux ET
CARBURETOR:
Walbro HDA-120
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
K20-HDA
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
D10-HDA
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Nylon mesh cartridge
STARTER TYPE:
Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Automatic, worm gear driven
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
9,000 under load, 13,000 free
IDLE RPM:
2,700
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.3 mm (.012 in.)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Bosch WS7F
SPARK PLUG GAP:
.05 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
FUEL OIL RATIO:
50:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Electrolux approved 2-cycle type
CHAIN PITCH:
.325 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 21LP
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
01 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
33 cm (13 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
51 cm (20 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Husqvarna Orange
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:
1994 PRICE 18" $530.00


Colour photograph courtesy Eric Olsen

 

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