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fi
lter into the tank completely.
NOTE
If the fuel
fi
lter (44) is hard due to dust and dirt,
replace it.
Chain
oil
fi
lter
(Fig.
41)
Remove the oil
fi
lter (45) and thoroughly wash it in
solvent.
After that, push the
fi
lter into the tank completely.
44
45
Fig. 41
NOTE
If the oil
fi
lter (45) is hard due to dust and dirt,
replace it.
Cleaning
the
cylinder
fi
ns
(Fig.
42)
When wood chips are caught between cylinder
fi
ns
(46), the engine may overheat, resulting in lower
output. To avoid this, always keep cylinder
fi
ns and
fan case clean.
Every 100 operating hours, or once a year (more
often if conditions require), clean
fi
ns and external
surfaces of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits
which can contribute to improper cooling.
46
Fig. 42
Icing
protection
system
(Fig.
43-45)
This system is to protect carburetor from icing when
the unit is operated in winter time.
1. When you need icing system work, remove air
fi
lter cover (41). Pull out the shutter (47) from
inside the air
fi
lter cover and reinstall it in winter
time position by turning half-way. (Fig. 44) This
will allow heated air to
fl
ow from cylinder side to
carburetor cabin through the opening (48).
NOTE
When winter time has been over and carburetor
will not su
ff
er from icing, make sure that the
shutter is reinstalled in ordinary position (Fig. 43).
41
47
48
Fig. 43
48
Fig. 44
NOTE
When the unit is used in very cold weather, it is
advisable to cover the slits of the halfway down
of recoil starter side with glue tape (49) so that
snow dust will not get into fancase. (Fig. 45)
49
Fig. 45
For
long-term
storage
Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Start and let engine
run until it stops. Repair any damage which has
resulted from use. Clean the unit with a clean rag,
or the use of high pressure air hose. Put a few drops
of two-cycle engine oil into the cylinder through the
spark plug hole, and spin the engine over several
times to distribute oil.
Cover the unit and store it in a dry area.
Chain
sharpening
Parts
of
a
cutter
(Fig.
46,
47)
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