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11.2 Winter maintenance
Your chain saw requires winter maintenance. Please contact your local dealer for this.
It includes the following:
Replacing spark plug
Sharpening the chain
Cleaning of air filter (Replacement if necessary)
Cleaning of guide bar
Oil pump check up
Thorough clean-up
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 latch (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.
