INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
-
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals
known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
CLEANING
THESPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
Outlet
Guide
J
Muffler
Muffler
Bolts
Muffler Gasket
f
Lockout
1.
Loosen and remove the Iocknut
from the bolt cover.
2.
Remove the bolt cover.
3.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler
bolts. Remove the muffler, muffler
gasket, outlet guide and backplate.
Notice the orientation
of these
parts for reassembling.
4.
Locate the 2 outlet cover screws
on the muffler. Loosen and re-
move both screws.
5.
Remove the outlet cover.
Outlet Cover
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
Muffler
;rews
screws are reinstalled correctly
(see illustrations) to prevent dam-
age to the saw, The exhaust out-
let must face the chain brake (bar
side) of the saw.
Outlet Cover
Exhaust _
J
Outlet_
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
10. Inspect the muffler gasket and re-
place if damaged.
11. Reinstall backplate,
outlet guide,
muffler gasket, and muffler using
muffler bolts. Tighten until secure.
12, Reinstall bolt cover and Iocknut.
Tighten securely.
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder
cover.
2.
Remove the cylinder cover.
3.
Pull off the spark plug boot.
4.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
5.
Replace with Champion CJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
Spark plug gap should be 0.025
in.
6.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7.
Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws.
Tighten
securely.
Cover
Spark Plug
Screws
linder
Spark Arresting
Screen
6.
Remove
spark arresting
screen.
7.
Clean the spark arresting screen
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
any wires are broken or screen is
blocked after cleaning.
8.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
9.
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws.
Ensure outlet cover and both
Spark Plug Boot
REPLACE
FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel.
Remove fuel cap
and its connected
retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
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