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 SAFE-T-TIP®nose guard on the saw’s guide bar and use proper cutting techniques.

STORING THE PRODUCT

nClean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

CHAIN CATCHER

CLUTCH

COVER

BRAKE BAND

Fig. 71

LUBRICATE THE CHAIN

BRAKE LINKAGE

CLEAN THE CHAIN BRAKE

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 fuel-lubricant mix that could become stale and leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.

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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Ryobi RY10520, RY10518 Spark Arrestor, Inspecting and Cleaning Chain Brake, Storing the Product, See Figures 71
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RY10518, RY10520 specifications

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