Self Help Tips
Engine does not start
Chain does not rotate
Chain rotates in idle
Exhaust too "smokey"
Chain cuts poorly
No chain lubrication
Maintenance Chart
Service
Complete chain saw
Guide bar
Saw chain
Chain brake
Chain lubrification
Sprocket / Clutch
Clutch drum
Air filter
Air intake vents
Cylinder cooling fins
Carburetor
Spark plug
Fuel tank
Oil reservoir / Oil pick up
Engine block retention screws
Muffler bolts
Accessible nuts and bolds
- No spark
- No fuel
- Stale fuel
- Ignition switch off
- Spark plug fouled
- Chain brake set to "ON"
- Idle speed to high
- Defevtive clutch (worn or damage)
- Idle speed / carburetor setting too "ritch"
- Too much oil in fuel mixture
- Air filter clogged
- Partially closed choke
- Saw chain dull or incorrectly sharpened - Sharpen chain
- Carburetor setting incorrect
- Air filter clogged
- Oil reservoir empty
- Oil port hole plugged
- Oil filter screen in reservoir clogged
For extended service life and to prevent damage, the following service should be carried out as scheduled.
Warranty claims are valid only if certified that such service has been done properly and regulaly.
Visual check / Condition inspection
Clean exterior
Operation check
Turn over guide bar
Check for wear / Damage
Grease bar nose sprocket
Clean bar groove / Oil exit bore
Clean inside of bar cover
Inspect to see if sharp
Check for correct chain tension
Check functioning
Clean
Adjust
Inspect
Inspect
Lubricate bearing
Clean
Replace
Clean
Clean
Adjust/Tune-ups
Check idle speed (Chain must not rotate)
Adjust idle speed
Clean electrode / Replace
Clean / Flush with gasoline (Petrol)
Clean
Re-tighten / Check
Inspect
Re-tighten
- Replace spark plug
- Fill up
- Flush tank, refuel with fresh fuel mix
- Set switch to "I"
- Clean or replace
- Release chain brake
- Turn idle set screw counter-clockwise
- Have service dealer replace clutch
- Adjust carburetor
- Adjust fuel/oil mixture
- Clean or replace
- Open choke fully
- Tune with warm engine
- Clean or replace
- Refill oil reservoir
- Clean
- Clean or replace
Weekly
After each
Daily
refuel
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