Operation Manual

POWXG1013 EN

Cleaning of guide bar

Oil pump check up

Thorough cleanup

Fine tuning and testing

11.3 Air filter

Caution: never operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn

into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean!

To clean air filter:

 Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place, remove the top cover (B) by loosening

the cover retaining screw. Cover will lift off. (fig. 15a)

 Lift the air filter (C) out of air-box (D) (fig. 15b).

 Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm, soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry

completely.

Note: it is advisable to have a supply of spare filters.

 Install air filter. Install engine / air filter cover. Make sure latche (E) latch (F) and cover fit

properly. Tighten the cover retaining knob securely. (fig. 15c & fig.15d)

Warning: never perform maintenance when the engine is hot, to avoid any

chance of burning hands or fingers.

11.4 Fuel filter

 Remove the fuel tank cap.

 Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at the end.

 Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the

opening until you can reach it with your fingers.

Note: do not pull hose completely out of tank.

 Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig. 16).

 Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.

 Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank opening. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner

of tank. Use a long screwdriver to aid in filter placement if necessary.

 Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See section fuel and lubrication. Install fuel cap.

11.5 Spark arrester screen

Note: a clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically reduce engine

performance.

 Remove the 2 bolts (A) and pull muffler out. (fig. 17a).

 Remove the 2 screws that holds the cover (B) .(fig. 17b)

 Discard the used spark arrester screen (D) and replace it with a new one.

 Reasemble the muffler components and install the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten

securely.