2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear
line of oil on the surface after 1 minute.
3. If the saw chain lubrication does not operate
correctly, do a check of the guide bar. Refer to
a check of the guide bar on page 30
for
instructions. Speak to your servicing dealer if the
maintenance steps does not help.
To do a check of the rim sprocket
The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be
replaced.
1. Make sure that the rim sprocket is not worn. Replace
if necessary.
2. Replace the rim sprocket each time you replace the
saw chain.
To lubricate the needle bearing
1. Pull the front hand guard rearward to disengage the
chain brake.
2. Loosen the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover.
Note: Some models have only one bar nut.
3. Put the product on a stable surface with the clutch
drum up.
4. Lubricate the needle bearing with a grease gun. Use
engine oil or a bearing grease of high quality.
To examine the cutting equipment
1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links
and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is
necessary.
2. Make sure that the saw chain is easy to bend.
Replace the saw chain if it is rigid.
3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to
examine if the rivets and links are worn.
4. Replace the saw chain when the longest part of the
cutting tooth is less than 4 mm/0.16 in. Also replace
the saw chain if there are cracks on the cutters.
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