Table of Contents
Advertisement
5.3. Checking chain oil supply. Only use chain oil.
5.3.1.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium
speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown
in the figure.
5.3.2 The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a
screwdriver in the hole on bottom of the clutch
side. N.B. The screw must be pushed in slightly to
turn the screw – failure to do so could cause
damage to the pump/screw.
5.3.3
Adjust according to your work conditions.
(1) Chain oil flow adjusting shaft.
(2) Anti-clockwise – Increase.
(3) Clockwise – Decrease.
5.4 To fill with chain oil place unit on its side, undo chain
oil cap (1), fill with chain oil to prescribed level.
5.5 The guide bar and saw chain are lubricated
automatically by a pump that operates whenever the
chain rotates. The pump is factory set to deliver a
minimum flow. It can be adjusted in the field which might be desirable when cutting
hard woods.
The oil reservoir has sufficient to provide about 40 minutes of cutting
time (when set to minimum flow rate).
You must check chain oil before each use.
Never attempt to fill the oil reservoir or adjust the flow rate while the
engine is running.
17
Advertisement
Table of Contents
