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Model: 42

MANUFACTURED BY:
HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB
HUSKVARNA, SWEDEN
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1988
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1995
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
42ccm (2.5 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
42 mm (1.65 in.)
PISTON STROKE:
30 mm (1.18 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
1.5 mm
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with Chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
2.9 hp (2.1 kW)
WEIGHT:
4.7 kg (10.4 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:
Walbro HDA-34A, 84, 98, 108 series
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:
14,500 max free after break in, 9,300 under load.
IDLE RPM:
2,700
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.30 mm (0.012 in.)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion RCJ7Y, Bosch WS7F
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
520 ml (17.6 fl. oz.)
FUEL OIL RATIO:
50:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Electrolux approved mix oil, Husqvarna mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
.325 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 20LP, 21LP
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
01 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
33 cm (13 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
45 cm (18 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Husqvarna Orange
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

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