Maintenance Instructions; Preventive Maintenance; Spark Arrester Screen; Spark Plug - Talon AC3119E4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

All chain saw service, other than items listed here in your
user manual maintenance instructions, should be per-
formed by a professional.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

A good preventive maintenance program of regular
inspection and care will increase life and improve per-
formance of your Talon chain saw. This maintenance
checklist is a guide for such a program.
Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement may be
required, under certain conditions, at more frequent inter-
vals than those indicated.
HOURS OF
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
EACH
OPERATION
USE
ITEM ACTION 10
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten
Air Filter Clean or Replace
Fuel Filter/Oil Filter Replace

Spark Plug

Clean/Adjust/Replace
Inspect

Spark Arrester Screen

Replace as Required
Inspect
Fuel Hoses
Replace as Required
Inspect
Chain brake
components
Replace as Required
• 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:
1. Remove the top cover (A) by loosening the cover
retaining screws. Cover will lift off.
2. Lift the air filter (B) out of air-box (C) (Fig. 15).
3. 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.
4. Install air filter. Install engine / air filter cover. Make
sure cover fits properly. Tighten the cover retaining
screws securely.
WARNING: Never perform maintenance
when the engine is hot, to avoid any chance
of burning hands or fingers.
B
C
Fig. 15
• FUEL FILTER
CAUTION: Never operate your saw without
a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced
after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank
completely before changing filter.
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1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire.
3. 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.
4. Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig. 16).
5. Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.
6. Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank
ing. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner of tank. Use
a long handle screwdriver to aid in filter placement if
necessary.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Section
FUEL AND LUBRICATION. Install fuel cap.
A
Fig. 16
• SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically
reduce engine performance.
1. Remove the 2 bar retaining nuts (A) and loosen the 2
screws (B) that secure the chain brake cover. (Fig.
17A)
2. Remove the chain brake cover. Remove the 3 screws
that hold the muffler to the cylinder. The muffler will lift
off after retaining screws are removed (Fig. 17B).
3. Separate muffler halves (C). Remove the metal
fles (D) and spacer tubes (E).
4. Discard the used spark arrester screen and replace it
with a new one (F) (Fig. 17B).
5. Reassemble the muffler components and install the
muffler to the cylinder. Tighten screws securely.
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A
B
A
Fig. 17A
• SPARK PLUG
NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug
must be kept clean and properly gapped.
1. Push STOP switch down.
2. Remove the 2 bar retaining nuts (A) and loosen the 2
screws (B) that secure the chain brake cover. (Fig.
17A)
3. Disconnect the wire connector (C) from the spark
plug (D) by pulling and twisting at the same time (Fig.
18).
4. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL.
5. Reinstall a new spark plug, gapped at .635mm.
open-
D
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to the nearest qualified service technician.
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STORING A CHAIN SAW

Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requires stor-
age maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are fol-
lowed, fuel remaining in the carburetor will evaporate,
leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead to difficult start-
ing and result in costly repairs.
CAUTION: Never store a chain saw for
longer than 30 days without performing the
following procedures.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pres-
sure in tank. Carefully drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to
remove fuel from carburetor.
baf-
3. Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
4. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
5. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combus-
tion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly several times to
coat internal components. Replace spark plug. (Fig.
19)
NOTE: Store the unit in a dry place and away from possi-
E
ble sources of ignition such as a furnace, gas hot water
F
heater, gas dryer, etc.
D
E
Fig. 17B
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REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE

1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from com-
bustion chamber.
3. Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug
with proper gap.
4. Prepare unit for operation.
5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See FUEL
AND LUBRICATION Section.
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GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

Frequent lubrication of the guide bar (railed bar which
supports and carries the saw chain) sprocket tip is
required. Proper maintenance of the guide bar, as
C explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in
good working condition.
Fig. 18 SPROCKET TIP LUBRICATION:
Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recommended after 10
hours of use or once a week, which ever occurs first.
Always thoroughly clean guide bar sprocket tip before
lubrication.
TOOLS FOR LUBRICATION:
The Lube Gun (optional) is recommended for applying
grease to the guide bar sprocket tip. The Lube Gun is
equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the
efficient application of grease to the sprocket tip.
TO LUBRICATE SPROCKET TIP:
1. Press the STOP switch down.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to
lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip. Lubrication can be
done on the job.
2. Clean the guide bar sprocket tip.
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Fig. 19
CAUTION: The sprocket tip on your new saw has
been pre-lubricated at the factory. Failure to
lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained
below will result in poor performance and
seizure, voiding the manufacturer's warranty.
WARNING: Wear heavy duty work gloves
when handling the bar and chain.