Homelite HCS3335A User Manual page 47

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Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.
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Before removing the air filter from the carburettor,
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blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from
around the carburettor and chamber as possible.
Note: Make sure to pull the choke rod out to keep the
carburettor from being contaminated.
Lift the air filter off the air filter base.
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Choose one of the following cleaning options:
To lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat
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surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles.
After every 5 hours of operation, clean in warm soapy
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water, rinse, and let dry completely. Replace with a
new filter after every 25 hours of use.
Note : An alternate method is to clean the filter with
compressed air. Always wear eye protection to avoid
eye injury.
Reinstall the air filter.
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Note : If you use an air hose for drying, blow through
both sides of filter.
CAUTION:
Make sure the air filter is correctly replaced
before reassembly. Never run the engine without
the air filter, serious damage could result.
CLEANING THE STARTER UNIT
See Figure 60.
Use a brush to keep the cooling vents of the starter
assembly free and clean of debris.
ADJUSTING THE CARBURETTOR
See Figure 61.
Before adjusting the carburettor:
Use a brush to clean the starter cover vents.
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Clean the air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in
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the Maintenance section of this manual.
Allow the engine to warm up prior to adjustment of
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engine idle speed.
WARNING:
Weather conditions and altitude may affect
carburetion. Do not allow bystanders close to the
chainsaw while adjusting the carburettor.
Idle Speed Adjustment - The idle speed adjustment
controls how much the throttle valve stays open when the
throttle trigger is released. To adjust:
Turn idle speed screw "T" clockwise to increase idle
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speed.
Turn idle speed screw "T" counter clockwise to
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decrease idle speed.
WARNING:
THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT
IDLE. Serious personal injury may result from
the saw chain turning at idle.
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CLEANING THE ENGINE
See Figures 58, 62-64.
Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with a brush
periodically. Dangerous overheating of the engine may
occur due to impurities on the cylinder.
Because parts can fracture and pose a danger of thrown
objects, leave repairs of the flywheel and clutch to factory
trained authorised service centre personnel.
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NOTE: If you notice a power loss with the petrol powered
tool, the exhaust port and muffler may be blocked
with carbon deposits. These deposits may need to be
removed to restore performance. We highly recommend
that only qualified service technicians perform this
service.
CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER
See Figure 65.
Check the fuel filter periodically. Replace it if
contaminated or damaged.
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
See Figure 66.
The engine uses a Champion RCJ4 or RCJ6Y or NGK
BPMR7A with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact
replacement and replace every 50 hours or more
frequently, if necessary.
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WARNING
Never run the saw without all the parts, including
the clutch cover and starter housing, securely in
place.
Remove the screws and cylinder cover as described
previously.
Clean the cylinder fins.
Lift the chain brake over the post.
Lay the chainsaw on its side with the bar and chain
on the ground.
Remove the chain lubricant and fuel caps.
Remove the three screws that hold the starter
housing in place.
Lift off the starter cover and set aside.
Replace chain lubricant and fuel caps to prevent
contamination during cleaning.
Clean the flywheel fins.
Replace the starter housing. Reinstall screws and
secure.
Replace the chain lubricant and fuel caps.
Replace the cylinder cover. Reinstall screws and
secure.
Replace the chain brake on the post.
NOTE: Check to ensure that the air filter is in the
proper position before reinstalling the cylinder cover.
Remove the spark plug lead, by carefully rotating
back and forth whilst gently pulling upwards
Loosen the spark plug by turning it counter clockwise
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