Maintenance Schedule - McCulloch CS380 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance
Check the brake band on the chain
Check the starter, the starter cord brake for wear. Replace when less
Clean the outside of the machine.
and the recoil spring, than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
the most worn point.
Check that the components of the Check that the vibration damping Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
throttle control work safely. (Throttle
lockout and throttle control.) elements are not damaged, and clutch spring for wear.
Clean the chain brake and check that
it operates safely. Make sure that the File off any burrs from the edges of Clean the spark plug. Check that the
chain catcher is undamaged, and the bar. electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0,5 mm).
replace it if necessary.
The bar should be turned daily for
more even wear. Check the
lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure Clean the carburetor compartment. Clean the outside of the carburetor.
it is not clogged. Clean the bar
groove.
Check that the bar and chain are Clean the air filter. Replace if Check fuel hose for cracks or other
getting sufficient oil. necessary, damage. Change if necessary.
Check the saw chain with regard to
visible cracks in the rivets and links,
whether the saw chain is stiff or Empty the fuel tank and clean the
whether the rivets and links are inside.
abnormally worn. Replace if
necessary.
Sharpen the chain and check its
tension and condition. Check the Empty the oil tank and clean the
drive sprocket for excessive wear inside.
and replace if necessary.
Clean the starter units air intake. Check all cables and connections.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that the stop switch works
correctly.
Check that there are no fuel leaks
from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
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