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Chain Saw Maintenance Guide
Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, ask your ECHO dealer for repairs.
SKILL LEVELS
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Click HERE or go to http://www.echo-usa.com/products/maintenance-kit for information on Maintenance Kits.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
| Component / System | Maintenance Procedure | Skill Level | Daily or Before Use | Every Refuel | 3 Months | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Filter | Inspect / Clean / Replace | 1 | I / C * | R * | ||
| Automatic Oiler | Inspect / Adjust | 1 | I | |||
| Oil Filter | Inspect / Clean / Replace | 1 | I / C * | |||
| Fuel System | Inspect / Replace | 1 | I * | I * | ||
| Fuel Filter | Inspect / Replace | 1 | I * | I / R * | ||
| Fuel Cap Gasket | Inspect / Replace | 1 | I * | R * | ||
| Guide Bar and Sprocket Nose | Inspect / Clean / Lubricate | 1 | I / C * | I | ||
| Saw Chain | Inspect / Sharpen / Replace / Tension | 2 | I * | |||
| Sprocket | Inspect / Replace | 2 | I * | |||
| Spark Plug | Inspect / Clean / Replace | 1 | I / C / R * | |||
| Cylinder Fins / Starter Housing | Inspect / Clean | 2 | I / C | |||
| Muffler Spark Arrestor | Inspect / Clean / Replace | 2 | I / C / R * | |||
| Cylinder Exhaust Port | Inspect / Clean / Decarbon | 2 | I / C | |||
| Recoil Starter Rope | Inspect / Clean | 1 | I / C * | |||
| Screws / Nuts / Bolts | Inspect / Tighten / Replace | 1 | I * |
Maintenance Procedure Letter Codes
I = Inspect
C = Clean
R = Replace
Maintenance Procedure Notes:
* = All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
IMPORTANT
Time intervals shown are maximum.
Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.