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REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch (19 ram) socket
wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Cylinder
Cover
Sparf
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
,_WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-
nance, service, or adjustments except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
_. WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-
tion.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only the
Low-Kickback replacement chain spe-
cified in the repair parts list. The cor-
rect replacement bar and chain is also
specified on a decal located on the
chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Remove bar nuts.
3. Remove clutch cover.
Clutch cover
\
Bar nuts
\
Chain adjustment tool ,_-_,======_,
(Bar Tool) _
4. Turn adjusting screw on bar coun-
terclockwise to move the tension-
ing rack as far as it will go toward
the front of the bar.
Tensioning Ra_['c'c_ ,_
5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until
guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
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