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11.2
Winter maintenance
Your chain saw requires a winter maintenance. Please contact your local dealer for this.
It includes the following:
Replacing spark plug
Sharpening the chain
Cleaning of air filter (Replacement if necessary)
Cleaning of guide bar
Oil pump check up
Thorough cleanup
Fine tuning and testing
11.3
Air filter
Caution: never operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn
into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean!
To clean air filter:
Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place, remove the top cover (B) by loosening
the cover retaining screw. Cover will lift off (Fig. 15a).
Lift the air filter (C) out of air-box (D) (Fig. 15b).
Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm, soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry
completely.
Note: it is advisable to have a supply of spare filters.
Install air filter. Install engine / air filter cover. Make sure latch (E) latch (F) and cover fit
properly. Tighten the cover retaining knob securely (Fig. 15c & Fig. 15d).
Warning: never perform maintenance when the engine is hot, to avoid any
chance of burning hands or fingers.
11.4
Fuel filter
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at the end.
Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the
opening until you can reach it with your fingers.
Note: do not pull hose completely out of tank.
Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig. 16).
Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.
Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank opening. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner
of tank. Use a long screwdriver to aid in filter placement if necessary.
Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See section fuel and lubrication. Install fuel cap.
