5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn.
6. Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and
that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not
blocked. Clean and lubricate if it is necessary.
7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle.
To do maintenance on the fuel tank
and the chain oil tank
• Drain and clean the fuel tank and the chain oil tank
regularly.
• Replace the fuel filter yearly or more frequently if
necessary.
CAUTION: Contamination in the tanks
causes malfunction.
To adjust the chain oil flow
WARNING: Stop the engine before you
make adjustments to the oil pump.
1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a
screwdriver or combination wrench.
a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase
the oil flow.
b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to
decrease the oil flow.
To clean the cooling system
The cooling system keeps the engine temperature
down. The cooling system includes the air intake on the
starter and the air guide plate, the pawls on the flywheel,
the cooling fins on the cylinder, the cooling channel and
the cylinder cover.
1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or
more frequently if it is necessary.
2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or
blocked.
CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling
system can make the product too hot,
which can cause damage to the product.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not start
Product part to examine Possible cause Action
Starter pawls The starter pawls are blocked. Adjust or replace the starter pawls.
Clean around the pawls.
Speak to an approved service work-
shop.
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