Maintenance Instructions - Partner P340S Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

All chain saw service, other than items listed
here in your user manual maintenance
instructions, should be performed by a
professional.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
A good preventive maintenance program of
regular inspection and care will increase life
and improve performance of your chain saw.
This maintenance checklist is a guide for
such a program.
Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement
may be required, under certain conditions, at
more frequent intervals than those indicated.
MAINTENANCE
CHECKLIST
ITEM ACTION
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten
Air Filter Clean or Replace
Fuel Filter/Oil Filter Replace
Spark Plug Clean/Adjust/Replace
Spark Arrester Screen Inspect
Replace as Required
Fuel Hoses Inspect
Replace as Required
Chain brake Inspect
components
Replace as Required
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Never
without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be
drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the
air filter clean!
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER:
1. Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in
place, remove the top cover (B) by
loosening the cover retaining screws.
Cover will lift off. (Fig.15A)
2. Lift the air filter (C) out of air-box (D)
(Fig.15B).
3. 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.
4. Install air filter. Install engine / air filter
cover. Make sure latche (E) latch (F) and
cover fit properly. Tighten the cover
retaining knob securely.
Fig.15D)
WARNING:
Never perform mainten-
ance when the engine is hot, to avoid any
chance of burning hands or fingers.
Fig. 15A
B
HOURS OF
EACH
OPERATION Fig. 15C
USE
10 20
FUEL FILTER
WARNING:
without a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be
replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain
fuel tank completely before changing filter.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at
the end.
3. 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.
operate saw
4. Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig.16).
5. Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard
filter.
6. 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.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See
Section
Install fuel cap.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
(Fig.15C &
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will
dramatically reduce engine performance.
1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and pull muffler
out. (Fig. 17A).
2. Remove the 2 screws that holds the cover
(C). (Fig.17B)
3. Discard the used spark arrester screen (D)
andreplace it with a new one.
4. Reasemble the muffler components and
install the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten
securely.
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C
B
A
Fig. 15B
F
E
Fig. 15D
Never operate your saw
FUEL AND LUBRICATION.
A
Fig. 16
D
F