Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to operator or bystanders.
Always follow all maintenance instructions as written, otherwise serious personal injury can result.
Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal.
If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance.
To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
If the task is not listed, see your Dealer for repairs.
The use of emission control components other than those specifically designed for this unit is a violation of federal law.
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = See your dealer.
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COMPONENT/SYSTEM | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE | REQ’D SKILL LEVEL |
---|---|---|
Daily or Before Use | ||
Air Filter | Inspect/Clean * | 1 |
Choke Shutter | Inspect/Clean * | 1 |
Fuel System | Inspect² | 1 |
Cooling System | Inspect/Clean | 2 |
Recoil Starter Rope | Inspect/Clean * | 1 |
Screws/Nuts/Bolts | Inspect/Tighten/Replace * | 1 |
Guide Bar/Sprocket Nose | Inspect/Clean/Lubricate * | 2 |
Saw Chain | Inspect/Sharpen/Replace/Tension * | 2 |
Every Refuel | ||
Fuel System | Inspect² | 1 |
Guide Bar/Sprocket Nose | Inspect/Clean/Lubricate * | 2 |
Saw Chain | Inspect/Sharpen/Replace/Tension * | 2 |
3 Months | ||
Air Filter | Replace * | 1 |
Fuel Filter | Inspect * | 1 |
Fuel Cap Gasket | Inspect * | 1 |
Spark Plug | Inspect/Clean/Replace * | 1 |
Muffler Spark Arrestor | Inspect/Clean/Replace * | 2 |
Cylinder Exhaust Port | Inspect/Clean/Decarbon | 2 |
Drive Shaft (Flex Cable) | Grease¹ | 2 |
Yearly | ||
Fuel Filter | Inspect/Replace * | 1 |
Fuel Cap Gasket | Replace * | 1 |
Apply lithium-based grease every 25 hours of use.
Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
IMPORTANT NOTE – Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.