2.
While
the
plug
is outn the
ignition system
should be
checked
to see whether
there is a
good
spark
being
generated
by
the magneto:
a) Using
a screwdriver
with an
insulated handle,
in-
sert
the tip into
the spark
plug
boot to contact lhe
spring connector
inside.
lf the tip is
too wide lo fit
into
the connector,
slide it between
the boot and
the connector.
b) Holding
the screwdriver
well back
on the insu-
lated handle,
position
the screwdriver so
there wi[l
be an air
gap
of
1/+"
belween
the
screwdriver
shaft
and
a metal edge
of
the muffler.
c) With
switch turned
to
"ON",
crank
the engine
briskly and
observe
whether a spark
iumps
the
Vo"
gap.
NOTE:
In bright sunlight
you
can
hear
the
"snap"
of
a
strong spark
even though
you
may
not be able
to see
it.
BROAD,
BLUE OR
WHITE SPARK
Magneto
is O.K.
WEAK
RED OR
'ELLOW S'ARK
Magneto o.ut_Put
may be low, or
there may
be an
insulation
leak.
NO SPARK
Have
ignition
checked
by
your
dealer.
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3. Cooling
air
drawn
in by the
fan, flows
between
the
cylinder
fins and
is discharged around
the
muffler.
tr order
for
the
engine heat
to be transferred
from
lte
lins
to the air,
the lins must be clean and
the
air
passage
open.
Do not
let
sawdust, leaves
and dirt
build
up
in this area.
lf
engine
appears heavily
clogged,
remove
the engine cover assembly
lor
com-
plete
cleaning
(see
Repair Section
page
16).
4.
Occasionally,
the
muffler should be removed from the
engine
and the cylinder fins
cleaned down to bare
metal. At the same
lime,
deposits should
be scraped
from
all
surfaces of the muffler, and
the scrapings
removed before
muffler is reassembled.
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MUFFLER
AIR INTAKE SLOTS
CYLINDER COOLING
FINS
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CARBON
STORAGE
Chemicals
and
moisture in the atmosphere
will attack
an
unprotected saw.
Store the
chain in oil. Clean the
guide
bar and wrap
il in oiled
paper
or an oily
tag. Add
STA-BIL
to fuel
(according
to directions
on the Sta-Bil
can) and
fill
fuel tank to the top. Run
engine
lor
a
few
seconds
on this
mixture and
stop engine by
pulling
back
the choke
button.
Apply auto wax
to
painted
external
surfaces
of the
engine. Store saw
in a cool, dry
place
away
from
garden
chemicals,
lertilizers
and
de-icing
salts.
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