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603GC OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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P/N 518538 Jul 06 © 2006 ICS, Blount Inc.
MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER
The air filter is made from a nylon micro mesh. It must be kept
clean for the engine to operate properly. If the saw is not reaching
full RPM, most likely the air filter is dirty.
IMPORTANT
• The air filter (Figure 1) should be free of holes and white in color.
• Replace air filter when dirty.
STARTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY
It is common for concrete slurry to get inside the starter housing
assembly during cutting. This can cause the starter pawls to stick
and not engage when the rope is pulled.
IMPORTANT
• After each usage, thoroughly flush the starter housing
assembly with water. (Figure 2)
• Lubricate the starter pawls by spraying light weight oil into the
starter housing through the vents. (Figure 2)
• Check the starter cord for fraying, replace if necessary.
STARTER CORD REPLACEMENT
• Remove the screws that attach the starter assembly to the
crankcase.
• Pull the cord out approximately 8” and lift the cord up into the
notch in the pulley (Figure 3). Relax the recoil spring by placing
thumb on pulley and gently allow the pulley to unwind entirely.
Undo the screw in the center of the pulley and remove the
pulley.
• Thread the new cord through the starter cover and fasten it
to the pulley. Wind turns of the starter cord on to the pulley.
Assemble the starter pulley against the recoil spring so the end
of the spring engages into the backside of the pulley. Install the
retaining screw in the center of the pulley.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3