Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
1. Check the throttle
trigger for smooth
operation. If and binding
occurs, or if engine fails to
return to idle, the saw
should be taken to your
dealer before it is used
again. Also be sure that the
trigger cannot be pulled until
the throttle trigger lockout is
depressed.
2. Clean the chain brake
and check its function
according to the instruc-
tions. Make sure that the
chain catcher is undam-
aged. Otherwise replace it
immediately.
3. Clean or replace the air
filter as necessary. Check
for damage or holes.
4. 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.
5. Check the function of the
oiler to be sure the bar and
chain receive proper
lubrication.
6. Sharpen the chain and
check its tension and
condition. Check the drive
sprocket for wear. Replace if
necessary.
7. Check the starter and
starter cord for wear or
damage. Clean the air
intake slots on the starter
housing.
8. Check for loose nuts and
screws and retighten if
necessary
Weekly Maintenance
1. Check that the AV
elements are not soft or
torn.
2. Lubricate the clutch drum
bearing.
3. File off burrs, if any, on
the side bar.
4. Clean spark plug and
check gap.
5. Check the starter and the
recoil spring. Clean the fins
on the flywheel.
6. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder.
7. Clean or change the
screen in the muffler.
8. Clean the carburetor body
and air box.
Monthly Maintenance
1. Check the brake band on
the chain brake for wear.
2. Check the clutch centre,
clutch drum and clutch
spring for wear.
3. Clean the outside of the
carburetor.
4. Change the fuel filter.
5. Clean the inside of the
fuel tank.
6. Clean the inside of the oil
tank.
7. Check all cables and
connections.
8. Change the spark plug.
9. Change the air filter.
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