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General| Engine Power | 2.8 kW |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 55.5 cm³ |
| Weight | 5.6 kg |
| Vibration Level (left/right) | 4.5/4.5 m/s² |
| Guide Bar Length | 16 in to 20 in |
| Fuel Tank Volume | 460 ml |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 cc |
Service manual details repair and servicing procedures for the power tool.
Safety regulations and warnings for operating and maintaining the machine.
Technical data for engine displacement, bore, stroke, power, and speed.
Specifications for carburetor leakage, tank vent, and fuel type.
Specifications for ignition module air gap and spark plug details.
Details of the speed-controlled oil pump and delivery rate.
Troubleshooting clutch issues like saw chain stopping or rotating at idle.
Troubleshooting chain sprocket wear, chain stopping, and brake activation.
Troubleshooting no oil, losing oil, or insufficient oil delivery.
Troubleshooting issues with starter rope breakage, rewind, or pulling resistance.
Troubleshooting engine running rough, misfires, or irregular spark.
Troubleshooting carburetor flooding, engine stalling, and poor acceleration.
Troubleshooting engine starting issues, low power, erratic running, and overheating.
Procedures for removing, installing, and inspecting the clutch drum.
Procedures for troubleshooting and removing/installing the clutch assembly.
Procedures for checking the efficiency and operation of the chain brake.
Steps for removing and installing the brake band.
Procedures for removing and installing the brake lever and its components.
Procedures for brake lever on models with QuickStop Super.
Procedures for adjusting the brake cable for proper coasting brake operation.
Steps for disassembling and reassembling the brake cable and retainer.
Procedures for removing and installing the cam lever.
Procedures for removing and installing anchor and pivot pins.
Procedures for removing, inspecting, and reassembling the chain tensioner.
Procedures for installing and checking the quick chain tensioner.
Procedures for installing bar mounting studs, including repair solutions.
Procedures for removing, installing, and checking the muffler and its gasket.
Procedures for performing vacuum and pressure tests to detect leaks.
Steps to prepare the engine for leakage tests.
Procedure for testing engine for leaks using vacuum.
Procedure for testing engine for leaks using pressure.
Procedures for replacing soft and hard oil seals on ignition and clutch sides.
Procedures for removing and installing the engine shroud.
Procedures for removing and installing the cylinder and crankshaft assembly.
Procedures for removing and installing crankshaft and ball bearings.
Procedures for removing and installing the piston, piston pin, and rings.
Procedures for installing new piston rings.
Information on ignition timing being fixed and not adjustable.
Procedures for removing and checking the preseparator.
Procedures for installing a new ignition module.
Procedures for testing the ignition module using ZAT testers.
Procedures for checking and installing the spark plug boot and ignition lead.
Procedures for removing and installing the flywheel.
Information on the combined ground and short circuit wires.
Procedures for testing the short circuit wire for continuity.
Procedures for removing and installing the short circuit wire and wiring harness.
Procedures for testing and installing the ground wire.
Procedures for removing and installing the contact spring.
Flowchart for troubleshooting engine not running and spark issues.
General troubleshooting for stiff or slow rewinding starter ropes.
Procedures for removing and installing the fan housing.
Procedures for removing and installing pawls and spring clips.
Procedures for removing and installing ErgoStart components like pawls and springs.
Procedures for relieving spring tension and removing/installing the rope rotor.
Procedures for removing and installing the starter rope and grip.
Procedures for tensioning the rewind spring correctly.
Procedures for replacing a worn or broken rewind spring.
Procedures for replacing AV buffer and spring on the oil tank.
Procedures for replacing the AV spring on the fuel tank.
Procedures for replacing the AV spring located on the handlebar.
Procedures for replacing the stop buffer on the clutch side.
Procedures for replacing the stop buffer on the ignition side.
Procedures for replacing buffers located on the filter base.
Procedures for installing a new handlebar.
Procedures for removing and installing the master control lever.
Procedures for removing the handle molding for throttle/lockout lever.
Procedures for throttle trigger/lockout lever on QuickStop Super models.
Procedures for removing and installing the switch lever on QuickStop Super models.
Procedures for removing and installing the lockout lever on QuickStop Super models.
Procedures for removing and installing the choke rod.
Procedures for removing and installing the throttle rod.
Procedures for removing and installing the pickup body and cleaning the oil tank.
Procedures for removing and installing the oil suction hose.
Procedures for removing and installing the oil pump and its components.
Procedures for removing and installing the tank vent valve.
Procedures for checking, cleaning, and replacing the air filter.
Procedures for removing and installing the baffle.
Procedures for removing and installing the filter base.
Procedures for removing and installing the air guide shroud.
Procedures for air guide shroud on models with manual fuel pump.
Procedures for removing and installing the carburetor.
Procedures for testing carburetor leaks using a pressure pump.
Procedures for servicing the carburetor's metering diaphragm, inlet needle, and pump diaphragm.
Procedures for adjusting carburetor screws and replacing limiter caps.
Procedures for performing basic and standard carburetor settings.
Procedures for removing the carburetor carrier.
Procedures for removing and installing the intake manifold.
Procedures for testing and removing/installing the tank vent.
Procedures for fuel intake system components like pickup body and fuel hose.
Procedures for removing and installing the manual fuel pump.
Procedures for removing and installing the tank housing.
List of special tools with part numbers and applications.
List of servicing aids like grease, lubricants, and sealants.
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