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NOTE

If the filter is hard due to dust and dirt, replace it.

Cleaning the cylinder fins (Fig. 39)

When wood chips are caught between cylinder fins (41), the engine may overheat, resulting in lower output. To avoid this, always keep cylinder fins and fan case clean.

Every 100 operating hours, or once a year (more often if conditions require), clean fins and external surfaces of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Parts of a cutter (Fig. 41, 42)

423 421

434

4445

456 467 4748

Fig. 41

5051 5152

489 4950

523

41

Fig. 39

Cleaning the muer (Fig. 40)

Remove the muer and spark arrestor, if so equipped, and clean out any excess carbon from the exhaust port or muer inlet every 100 hours of operation.

5354

Fig. 42

WARNING

○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.

○ Be sure to round othe front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.

42.Top plate

43.Working corner

44.Side plate

45.Gullet

46.Heel

47.Chassis

48.Rivet hole

49.Toe

50.Depth gauge

51.Correct angle on top plate (degree of angle depends on chain type)

52.Slightly protruding “hook” or point (curve on non-chisel chain)

53.Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate

54.Front of depth gauge rounded o

LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE

1) If you sharpen your cutters with a file holder, check and lower the depth.

2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening.

3) Place depth gauge tool on cutter. If depth gauge projects, file it level with the top of the tool. Always file from the inside of the chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 43)

For long-term storage

Fig. 40

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.

Fig. 43

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