After Each Use; Clean Entire System; Tighten Nuts And Bolts; Clean Air Filter - Echo QV-8000 Instruction Manual

Clean entire system

(After Each Use)

1. Clean bar and chain with a 50 - 50 mixture of
kerosene and machine oil.
2. Remove the guide bar and clean the clutch and
brake mechanism with a 50 - 50 mixture of
kerosene and machine oil.
3. Clean the exterior of the saw with a non-
flammable solvent.

Tighten nuts and bolts

(After Each Use)
1. Make sure all fasteners on the saw are tight.
2. Replace those found to be faulty.

Clean air filter

(After Each Use)
1. Close choke.
2. Loosen thumb bolt and remove air cleaner cover.
3. Remove any loose particles from area.
4. Remove air filter.
5. Carefully brush dirt from filter or clean with a
non-flammable solvent if necessary.
6. Install air filter.
7. Install air cleaner cover and tighten thumb bolt.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE
• If air filter is excessively dirty, or no longer fits
properly, replace it.
• Allow all parts to air dry.
Cylinder cover
Air cleaner cover
Cleaner cover knob bolt
17
Spark plug
Air filter
QV-8000 TYPE1-E