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 10
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A usedairefilter cannever
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
placeyour airfilter withanewoneafterevery
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
ing during mostof this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
50
hoursofoperation,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 usinghot soapy water.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). Theidle speedscrew is located inthe
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
5.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of air filter.
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.
Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
Cylinder
S
Air Filter
Cover
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
Screws
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
call
Cylinder
Cover
authorized
service
dealer
or
1--800--554--6723.
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,thencleanallsawdust 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 removedto avoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
Muffler Diffuser
Spark
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
Arresting
Screen
Muffler
Cover
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S
Cleantheoilholes andbargrooveaftereach
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.
Removethemuffler cover (cover snaps off
muffler body).
Burringofguidebar rails is a normalprocess
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.Noticetheorientation
of these parts for reassembling.
Cleanthespark arrestor screenwithawire
brush.Replacescreen ifbreaks arefound.
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 | 2004 |
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