6.
7.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Reinstall the cylinder cover
screws. Tighten securely.
Cylinder
Cover
and 3
Air Filter
Cover
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Spark
Plug Boot
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Spark
Plug
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.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its
connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from
tank and remove from line. Replace and re-
assemble.
Spark
Exhaust
Outlet
Arresting
Screen
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
SeeCHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.
Cover
CHAIN SHARPENING
WARNING:
Improper chain sharp-
Nut
ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte-
nance will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
Muffler
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for chain
sharpening:
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
1.
Loosen and remove the nut from the ex-
haust outlet cover.
S Reduction in size of wood chips. The size
ofthewoodchipwilldecreaseas thechain
gets duller until it becomes more like a
powder than a chip. Note that dead or
rotted wood will not produce a good chip.
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
Tools required:
S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and
file holder
S Flat file
S Depth gauge tool
2.
3.
Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
Removespark arrestingscreen.Handle
screen carefully to prevent damage.
Clean the spark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
breaks are found.
4.
5.
6.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover,and nut.Tighten nutsecurely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-
adjustable.
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2.
Check chain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN
TENSION section.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
Pull off the spark plug boot.
Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
3.
Sharpen cutters.
S
To sharpen the cutters, position the
file holder level (90˚) so that it rests
on the top edges of the cutter and
depth gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
5.
Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/ inch
4
(19
mm) socket wrench. Spark pluggap
should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
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