Storage After Use - Echo CS-400 Instruction Manual

Plug
Cold weather
"storage" position
warm weather position
• Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw.
- Completely clean every part and repair if
necessary.
- Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to
prevent rust.
• Remove chain and guide bar.
• Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6 - 7
times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then
drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the
engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
• Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and
pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine
oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole.
• Store in a dry area, free from dust.
CS-400
Air cleaner cover

STORAGE AFTER USE

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WINTER OPERATION
Use the winter plug to prevent carburetor trouble in
winter.
• Remove air cleaner cover. Remove plug from
warm weather position, and install into cold
weather "storage" position.
NOTE
For operation at normal temperature return the
plug to its original place. (5°C, 41°F)
It causes over heating of the engine.
WARNING
Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes
may accumulate or reach an open flame or
spark.
CAUTION
Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the
Instruction manual and Safety manual.
NOTE
• For future reference, you should keep this
Instruction manual and the Safety manual.
• If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual
has become illegible or is lost, see "Additional
Or Replacement Manuals" on back page for
ordering information.