Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases
engine perform-
ance and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful
emissions.
Always
clean
after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation,
which-
ever comes
first.
Clean more frequently
in
dusty conditions.
A used aire filter can never
be completely
c_eaned.
It is advisable
to re-
place your air filter with a new one after every
50 hours of operation,
or annually, whichever
comes
first.
1.
Loosen 3 screws
on cylinder
cover.
2.
Remove
cylinder
cover.
3.
Remove air filter.
4.
Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5.
Reinstall air filter.
6.
Reinstall
cylinder
cover and 3 screws.
Tighten
securely.
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Screws
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler
and spark
arresting
screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard
or affecting
engine
performance.
Replace the spark arresting
screen if breaks
occur.
CLEANING
THE
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
whichever comes first.
Steel
Backplate
Muffler
Muffler
Bolts
Aluminum
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Backplate
Muffler
Gasket
Bolt Cover
Locknut
1.
Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder
cover
screws.
Remove the cylinder
cover.
2.
Pull off the spark plug boot.
3.
Loosen and remove the Iocknut from the
bolt cover.
Remove
the bolt cover.
4.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler
bolts.
Remove
the muffler, muffler gasket and
backplates.
Notice
the orientation
of
these parts for reassembling.
5.
Locate the 2 outIet cover screws
on the
muffler.
Loosen
and
remove
both
screws.
Remove
the outlet
cover and
spark arresting
screen.
BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER
Outlet Cover
Muffler
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6.
Clean the spark arresting
screen with a
wire brush.
Replace screen if any wires
are broken
or screen
is blocked
after
cleaning.
7.
Reinstall
spark arresting
screen.
8.
Reinstall
outlet cover and 2 screws.
En-
sure outlet cover
and both
screws
are
reinstalled
correctly
to prevent
damage
to the saw (see illustrations).
The ex-
haust outlets
must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.
tlet Cover
Exhaust
Outlets
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Exhaust
Outlets must face
chain brake (bar side) of chain saw
9.
inspect the muffler gasket
and replace if
damaged.
10. Reinstall
backplates,
muffler gasket and
muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten
until
secure.
11. Reinstall
bolt cover and Iocknut.
12. Reinstall
the spark plug boot.
13. Reinstall
the
cylinder
cover
and
3
screws.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENTS
Your
carburetor
is equipped
with
limiter
caps.
Carburetor
adjustment
is a compli-
cated task.
We recommend
that you take
your
unit to an authorized
service
dealer.
Damage
will occur ifyou turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
BAR
MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side. has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount
of bar lubrication
it may be neces-
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use. ensure ON/STOP
switch
is
in the STOP position,
then clean ali sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket
hole.
To maintain
guide bar:
• Move ON/STO P switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
• Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake.
Remove
bar and chain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove affer each
5 hours of operation.
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