Cleaning the air filter:
7.
Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place your air filter with a newone after every
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
50
hours of operation, or annually, whichever
comes first.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
Remove air filter.
adjusting procedure.
Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of air filter.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
5.
Use
2--cycle
engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
Reinstall air filter.
6.
7.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
Cylinder
Air Filter
Cover
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized
1--800--554--6723.
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
service
dealer
or
call
BAR MAINTENANCE
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary
to service your bar. A worn bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in
theSTOPposition,thenclean allsawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
Muffler Diffuser
Spark
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
Arresting
Screen
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
Muffler
Cover
S
Clean the oil holes and bargroove aftereach
5 hours of operation.
Screws
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Muffler
Body
Muffler
Cover
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of opera-
tion or annually, whichever comes first.
Oil Holes
1.
2.
3.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover
screws.
Remove the muffler cover(cover snaps off
muffler body).
Burring of guide barrails is a normal process
of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat
file.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
S
S
Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest-
ingscreenassembly.Notice theorientation
of these parts for reassembling.
Clean the spark arrestorscreenwith awire
brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
4.
5.
6.
Reinstalldiffuserandspark arrestorscreen
assembly with round holes facing up.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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