61MS 361 C
English / USA
Definitions
1. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock
Lock for carburetor box cover.
2. Carburetor Adjusting Screws
For tuning the carburetor.
3. Spark Plug Boot
Connects the spark plug to the
ignition wire.
4. Shutter
With summer and winter positions.
Carburertor is heated in winter
position.
5. Decompression Valve
(automatically resetting)
Reduces compression resistance -
to make engine starting easier -
when activated.
6. Chain Brake
A device to stop the rotation of the
chain. Is activated in a kickback
situation by the operator's hand or
by
inertia.
7. Chain Sprocket
The toothed wheel that drives the
saw chain.
8. Chain Sprocket Cover
Covers the clutch and chain
sprocket.
9. Chain Catcher
Helps to reduce the risk of operator
contact by a chain when it breaks or
comes off the bar.
10. Side Chain Tensioner
Permits precise adjustment of chain
tension.
11. Adjusting Wheel
Quick chain tensioner*.
12. Bumper Spike
Toothed stop for holding saw steady
against wood.
13. Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
14. Oilomatic Chain
A loop consisting of cutters, tie
straps and drive links.
15. Oil Filler Cap
For closing the oil tank.
16. Muffler
Reduces engine exhaust noise and
diverts exhauses gases away from
operator.
17. Front Hand Guard
Provides protection against
projecting and whipping branches
and helps prevent left hand from
touching the chain if it slips off the
handlebar. It is also the activating
lever for the chain brake.
18. Front Handle (Handlebar)
Handle for the left hand at the front
of saw.
19. Starter Grip
The grip of the starter, for starting
the engine.
20. Fuel Filler Cap
For closing the fuel tank.
21. Master Control Lever
Lever for choke control, starting
throttle, run and stop positions.
22. Throttle Trigger
Controls the speed of the engine.
23. Coasting Brake Activating Lever
(Throttle Trigger Interlock)
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
Engages and disengages the
coasting brake.
24. Rear Handle
The support handle for the right
hand at or toward rear of the saw.
25. Rear Hand Guard
Gives added protection to
operator's right hand.
Guide Bar Nose
The exposed end of the guide bar
(not illustrated, see chapter
"Tensioning the Saw Chain").
Clutch
Couples engine to chain sprocket
when engine is accelerated beyond
idle speed (not illustrated).
Anti-Vibration System
The anti-vibration system includes a
number of buffers designed to
reduce the transmission of
vibrations created by the engine
and cutting
attachment to the operator's hands
(not illustrated).
