Partner P350S 2014 - Manual (Page 11)

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
All chain saw service, other than items listed
here in your user manual maintenance
instructions, should be performed by a
professional.
A good preventive maintenance program of
regular inspection and care will increase life
and improve performance of your chain saw.
This maintenance checklist is a guide for
such a program.
Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement
may be required, under certain conditions, at
more frequent intervals than those indicated.
1. Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in
place, remove the top cover (B) by
loosening the cover retaining screws.
Cover will lift off. (Fig.15A)
2. Lift the air filter (C) out of air-box (D)
(Fig.15B).
3. Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air
dry completely.
NOTE: It is advisable to have a supply of
spare filters.
4. Install air filter. Install engine / air filter
cover. Make sure latche (E) latch (F) and
cover fit properly. Tighten the cover
retaining knob securely. (Fig.15C &
Fig. 15D)
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at
the end.
3. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel
line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the
opening until you can reach it with your
fingers.
NOTE: Do not pull hose completely out of
tank.
4. Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig.16).
5. Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard
filter.
6. Install new filter. Insert end of filter into
tank opening. Make sure filter sits in
bottom corner of tank. Use a long
screwdriver to aid in filter placement if
necessary.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See
Section FUEL AND LUBRICATION.
Install fuel cap.
1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and pull muffler
out. (Fig. 17A).
2. Remove the 2 screws that holds the cover
(C). (Fig.17B)
3. Discard the used spark arrester screen (D)
andreplace it with a new one.
4. Reasemble the muffler components and
install the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten
securely.
WARNING:
Never perform mainten-
ance when the engine is hot, to avoid any
chance of burning hands or fingers.
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will
dramatically reduce engine performance.
WARNING:
Never operate your saw
without a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be
replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain
fuel tank completely before changing filter.
CAUTION:
Never operate saw
without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be
drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the
air filter clean!
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
HOURS OF
EACH
MAINTENANCE
CHECKLIST
USE
OPERATION
ITEM ACTION
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten
Air Filter
Clean or Replace
Fuel Filter/Oil Filter Replace
Spark Plug
Clean/Adjust/Replace
Spark Arrester Screen Inspect
Fuel Hoses Inspect
10 20
Replace as Required
Replace as Required
Chain brake Inspect
components Replace as Required
AIR FILTER
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER:
Fig. 15A
A
Fig. 15B
C
D
B
Fig. 15C
E
Fig. 15D
F
F B
FUEL FILTER
Fig. 16
A
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN