maintenance
SPARK ARRESTOR
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper per- formance of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
inspecting and cleaning CHAIN BRAKE
See Figures 71 - 72.
nRemove the clutch cover and clean the chain brake components. Check wear on the brake band and replace if worn or deformed. The band thickness should not be less than 0.024 in., or worn halfway through.
nAlways keep the chain brake mechanism clean and lightly brush the linkage.
nAlways test the chain brake performance after cleaning. Refer to Operating Chain Brake for additional information.
nCheck the chain catcher and replace if
damaged .
WARNING:
Even with daily cleaning of the mechanism, the dependability of a chain brake to perform under field conditions cannot be certified. Keep the
STORING THE PRODUCT
nClean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
chain catcher
clutch |
cover |
brake band
Fig. 71
clean the chain brake | lubricate the chain | |
brake linkage | ||
|
Fig. 72
nAbide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
nDrain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.
nRun the engine until it stops. This will remove all
nSqueeze primer bulb several times to purge fuel from carburetor.
nDrain all bar and chain lubricant from tank into a container approved for oil.
nAlways place the scabbard over the guide bar and chain before transporting or storing the unit.
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