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7.
CHECK
ACCELERATION
Adjust if there is a slight hesitation by turning
the Low Speed Mixture Screw 1t16 of a turn at
a time counterclockwise
_
until you
have smooth
acceleration,
NOTE: Check to be sure the chain is not turn-
ing when engine is idling.
If chain moves at
idle speed, repeat Idle Speed Adjustm enthll.
8. REASSEMBLE
UNIT
a. Stop the engine.
b. Clean
the
mating
surfaces
of
the
car-
buretor housing and cover.
c. Be careful when replacing
the carburetor
cover to see that the choke knob operates
properly.
Refer to steps
9-12, Air-Filter,
page 22.
E.
AIR
FILTER
• A dirty air filter:.
_reduces
cutting power
:'=increases fuel consumption
• Clean the Air Filter:.
_Frequently,
especially
under very dusty
conditions.
--Always
after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5
hours
of operation whichever is less.
_Never
operate the unit without the air
filter,;in _laoe'as
damage to the engine can
Occur.
CARBURETOR
AIR
COVER
FILTER
CHOKE SHUTTER
9.
10.
11.
1. Ctean off the carburetor
covet and the area
around it to keep dirt and sawdust
from fall-
ing into the carburetor
chamber
when the
cover is removed.
2. Remove the carburetor cover screws and car.
buretor cover. Figure 55.
3. Pull out the air filter.
4. Wash the filter in soap and water.
ICAUTION: I Do not use gasoli!_e or other flarn.
mab!e liquid•to clean the filter as this can
,
create
a fire hazard Which Could result
in
damage to the saw.
5. Squeeze
the filter dry.
6. Add a small amount of oil to coat the filter.
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filter with oil.
7. Squeeze out excess oil
8. Replace
filter
by
tucking-
in
edges
and
smoothing
it flush with the carburetor
hous-
ing.
NOTE: Be careful
when
replacing
the car-
buretor
cover as incorrect
placement
will
prevent the choke from working
properly.
Move the choke knob all the way to the right.
Check
the choke shutter
to be sure
it is
closed.
Figure 55.
Reinstall
the carburetor
cover
and tighten
the carburetor
cover screws.
F.
STORAGE
Figure 55
When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days,
always:
1.
D_ain fuel
tank
in a safe
manner.
(See
"Important
Points," page 8.)
2.
Start
engine
and
allow
to run at an idle
speed until the engine stops.
• NOTE: This will remove most of the fuel from
the. fuel system.
3.
Drain oil tank.
4.
Remove, clean, and dry the bar and chain.
t2. Check the operation
Of the choke.
.NOTE: If the .choke knobsticks
or will not
-
_o_ move,':rem0ve
_ the.cover:" and repeat
step_
9.12 above.
5.
Store the chain in a container
filled with oil
to preventrust.
6.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of
the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth or
plastic.
7.
Clean the outside surfaces
of the engine.
8.
Store the saw in a dry place, out of the reach
of children, and awayfrom
where fuel vapors
can reach open flames
from hot water heater,
furnaces,
etc.
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