NOTE: Be sure to block the air intake hold.
2. Fuel filter
Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the filler port. (F32)
(1) Fuel filter.
Disassemble the filter and wash with gasoline or replace with new one if needed.
NOTE: Aﬞer removing the filter, use a pinch to hold the end of the suction pipe.
When assembling the filter, take care not to allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction pipe.
3. Oil tank
With a wire hook, take out the oil filter through the filler port and clean in gasoline.
When puמּing the filter back into the tank, make sure that it comes to the front right corner. Also clean
off dirt in the tank. (F33)
(2) Oil filter.
4. Spark plug (F34)
Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to 0.6~0.7mm as necessary.
5. Sprocket (F35)
Check for cracks and for excessive wear interfering with the chain drive. If wear is found, replace it with
a new one. Never fit a new chain on the worn sprocket or a worn chain on a new sprocket.
6. Front and rear dampers
Replace if adhered part is peeled or crack is observed on the rubber part.
10. MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
SAW CHAIN
WARNING! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cuמּers always sharp.
Your cuמּers need to be sharpened when:
• Sawdust becomes powder-like.
• You need extra force to saw in.
• The cut direction does not go straight.
• Vibration increases.
• Fuel consumption increases.
F31
F32
(1)
F33
(2)
F34
F35
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