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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Daily maintenance
Weekly maintenance
Monthly maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
On chain saws without a catalytic
converter, check the cooling system
weekly.
Check the brake band on the chain brake
for wear. Replace when less than 0.6 mm
(0,024 inch) remains at the most worn
point.
Check that the components of the throttle
control work safely. (Throttle lock and
throttle control.)
Check the starter, starter cord and return
spring.
Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and
clutch spring for wear.
Clean the chain brake and check that it
operates safely. Make sure that the chain
catcher is undamaged, and replace it if
necessary.
Check that the vibration damping
elements are not damaged.
Clean the spark plug. Check that the
electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).
The bar should be turned daily for more
even wear. Check the lubrication hole in
the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean
the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket
tip, this should be lubricated.
Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.
Clean the outside of the carburetor.
Check that the bar and chain are getting
suf
fi
cient oil.
File off any burrs from the edges of the
bar.
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Change if necessary.
Check the saw chain with regard to visible
cracks in the rivets and links, whether the
saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and
links are abnormally worn. Replace if
necessary.
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh
on the muf
fl
er.
Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.
Sharpen the chain and check its tension
and condition. Check the drive sprocket
for excessive wear and replace if
necessary.
Clean the carburetor compartment.
Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
Clean the starter units air intake.
Clean the air
fi
lter. Replace if necessary.
Check all cables and connections.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that the stop switch works
correctly.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from
the engine, tank or fuel lines.
On chain saws with a catalytic converter,
check the cooling system daily.
