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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a haz-
ard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with
a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the
life of the unit under normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND
CHAIN
See Figures 34 - 43.
DANGER:
Never start the engine before installing the
guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum.
Without all these parts in place, the clutch can
fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible
serious injury.
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
RUN
POSITION
MAINTENANCE
BAR MOUNTING
NUTS
COMBINATION
WRENCH
CLUTCH
COVER
GUIDE BAR
PLATE
BAR MOUNTING
NUTS