Owner`s manual

7. CHECK ACCELERATION
Adjust if there is a slight hesitation by turning
the Low Speed Mixture Screw 1t16 of a turn at
a time counterclockwise _ until you
have smooth acceleration,
NOTE: Check to be sure the chain is not turn-
ing when engine is idling. If chain moves at
idle speed, repeat Idle Speed Adjustm enthll.
8. REASSEMBLE UNIT
a. Stop the engine.
b. Clean the mating surfaces of the car-
buretor housing and cover.
c. Be careful when replacing the carburetor
cover to see that the choke knob operates
properly. Refer to steps 9-12, Air-Filter,
page 22.
E. AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter:.
_reduces cutting power
:'=increases fuel consumption
Clean the Air Filter:.
_Frequently, especially under very dusty
conditions.
--Always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5
hours of operation whichever is less.
_Never operate the unit without the air
filter,;in _laoe'as damage to the engine can
Occur.
CARBURETOR
AIR COVER
FILTER
CHOKE SHUTTER
9.
10.
11.
1. Ctean off the carburetor covet and the area
around it to keep dirt and sawdust from fall-
ing into the carburetor chamber when the
cover is removed.
2. Remove the carburetor cover screws and car.
buretor cover. Figure 55.
3. Pull out the air filter.
4. Wash the filter in soap and water.
ICAUTION: I Do not use gasoli!_e or other flarn.
mab!e liquid•to clean the filter as this can ,
create a fire hazard Which Could result in
damage to the saw.
5. Squeeze the filter dry.
6. Add a small amount of oil to coat the filter.
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filter with oil.
7. Squeeze out excess oil
8. Replace filter by tucking- in edges and
smoothing it flush with the carburetor hous-
ing.
NOTE: Be careful when replacing the car-
buretor cover as incorrect placement will
prevent the choke from working properly.
Move the choke knob all the way to the right.
Check the choke shutter to be sure it is
closed. Figure 55.
Reinstall the carburetor cover and tighten
the carburetor cover screws.
F. STORAGE
Figure 55
When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days,
always:
1. D_ain fuel tank in a safe manner. (See
"Important Points," page 8.)
2. Start engine and allow to run at an idle
speed until the engine stops.
NOTE: This will remove most of the fuel from
the. fuel system.
3. Drain oil tank.
4. Remove, clean, and dry the bar and chain.
t2. Check the operation Of the choke.
.NOTE: If the .choke knobsticks or will not
- _o_ move,':rem0ve _the.cover:" and repeat step_
9.12 above.
5. Store the chain in a container filled with oil
to preventrust.
6. Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of
the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth or
plastic.
7. Clean the outside surfaces of the engine.
8. Store the saw in a dry place, out of the reach
of children, and awayfrom where fuel vapors
can reach open flames from hot water heater,
furnaces, etc.
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