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3. Unscrew the two cross-recess screws as well as the securing screw and take
out the winding spool with the spring housing.
4. Remove the remaining piece of rope from the winding spool and the starter handle.
5. Insert the new rope into the rope spool.
6. Hold the spool against the clutch element and wind the starter rope counterclockwise tightly onto the spool taking the end of the rope down through the
slot in the spool.
7. Insert the spring housing with the spring upwards on the spool.
8. Attach the bent end of the spring to the slot at the spool pin and wind the spring
carefully into place (approx. 2 turns).
9. Hold the spool with the mounted spring housing upwards (the spring must
remain pretensioned) and fit the starter housing (make sure that the three lugs
of the spring housing engage in the three recesses of the starter housing).
10. Hold the spool against the clutch element (spring must remain pretensioned)
and secure it with the two cross-recess screws and the middle slotted screw.
11. Take the free end through the hole in the starter housing and, from below, through
the starter handle. Then tie a tight knot.
12. Secure the cover plate with the two cross-recess screws.
13. Place the starter assembly on the machine and press it down lightly. (Pulling on
the starter rope will engage the clutch and the starter assembly is fully installed.)
8.2.4 Inspecting and replacing the fuel filter
-NOTE-
● Check the fuel filter every month.
● When refueling the machine, take care to ensure that no dirt enters the fuel tank.
1. Open the fuel tank.
2. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel tank.
3. Check the fuel filter (it must be replaced if very dirty).
4. Put the fuel filter back in the fuel tank.
5. Close the fuel tank.
8.2.5 Cleaning the spark plug / setting the electrode gap and renewing the
spark plug
-NOTE-
● To gain access to the spark plug, the air pre-filter cover and the main air filter cov-
er must be removed.
● Use only spark plugs of the type Champion RCJ-7Y or another brand with the
same thermal value.
1. Open the cover, including the pre-filter, by turning the knob.
2. Remove the main filter cover.
3. Disconnect the spark plug connector lead.
4. Use a spark plug wrench to unscrew the spark plug from the engine.
5. If necessary, clean the electrode with a soft wire brush.
6. Check the electrode gap (0.5mm = 0.02") and adjust to the correct distance with
the aid of a feeler gauge.
7. Reconnect the spark plug connector lead, hold the thread on the spark plug
against the cylinder and pull the starter rope (press the decompression valve).
The ignition spark must be clearly visible. -CAUTION- Avoid touching the spark
plug electrode.
8. Use a spark plug wrench to screw the spark plug back into the motor.
9. Reconnect the spark plug connector lead.
10. Secure the main air filter cover.
11. Replace the cover including the pre-filter.
12. Secure the cover including the pre-filter by turning the hand screw.
8.2.6 Re-tensioning the V-belt
-NOTE-
● Check the tension of the V-belt after 3 – 4 running hours and daily thereafter.
1. Unscrew the three securing nuts.
2. Tension the belt by turning the tensioning cam clockwise (tension is correct when
the belt can be pressed down approx.
1
/2" by hand).
3. Tighten the three securing nuts.
8.2.7 Replacing the V-belt
1. Place the saw on its side. (Saw arm upwards)
2. Unscrew the two securing screws and remove the outer V-belt cover.
3. Turn the tensioning cam counterclockwise.
4. Remove the three securing nuts and spacers and take off the front part of the
saw arm.
5. Remove the three securing screws in the saw arm.
6. Lift off the rear part of the saw arm.
7. Remove the two securing screws for the inner V-belt cover and take off the inner
V-belt cover.
8. Place the new V-belt in the rear part of the saw arm and fit the inner V-belt cover.
9. Place the V-belt around the front pulley wheel and insert the three fixing pins
into the slots in the rear part of the saw arm.
10. Fit the spacers and securing nuts. (Do not tighten.)
11. Place the V-belt around the rear pulley wheel and insert the two studs into the
holes in the saw arm.
12. Mount the cylinder-head screw and the two hexagonal nuts (circlip ring facing
upwards) with washer.
13. Tension the belt by turning the tensioning cam clockwise (tension is correct
when the belt can be pressed down approx.
1
/2" by hand)
14. Tighten the three hexagonal nuts.
15. Mount the front belt cover and secure it in place with the cheese-head screws.
8.2.8 Adjusting the carburetor
This engine has been designed and built in compliance with the exhaust emission standards. The exhaust emission control system comprises the supply system, the breather system and, above all, the carburetor. On this engine, the carburetor is designed so the screws L and H can be given only a half-turn.
-NOTE-
● Turn the adjuster screw over the permissible range of adjustment without apply-
ing force.
● The machine is fitted with a device which keeps the engine and thus also the
cutting disc below a certain maximum speed.
● Before adjusting the carburetor, the breather slots and the air filters must be
cleaned. The engine must also be run until it is warm.
Adjusting the idling speed (T) faster · slower
Set the idling speed so that there is a sufficient safety margin between idling speed
and clutch engagement speed.
Adjusting the jet (L) lean · rich
Adjust the jet so that the engine responds immediately to a sudden opening of
the throttle and runs smoothly at idling speed.
Adjusting full throttle (H) lean/faster · rich/slower
Adjust full throttle so that a slight speed fluctuation is perceptible at maximum
speed.
8.3 Cleaning
-NOTE-
● Heavy deposits of dirt on the engine and in the cooling air apertures can lead
to dangerous overheating.
● A carefully cleaned machine is the best guarantee for fault-free, reliable oper-
ation.
● Do not permit foreign matter to enter internal parts of the machine.
● Do not use a steam pressure cleaning system or running water for cleaning.
● Do not use cleaning agents containing silicon.
1. After work, clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the air breather openings
(starter assembly and air filter housing) using a brush or compressed air (make
sure that functioning of the pressure reducing valve is not restricted by dirt).
2. Clean all other parts of the machine with a soft brush and a damp cloth and
make sure that all operating components can be operated properly and easily.
3. Ensure that all grips are clean and free of oil and grease.
8.4 Maintenance
-WARNING-
● After cleaning and maintenance work, check that all protective devices are
installed and functioning correctly.
● Regularly inspect all external parts of the machine for damage and all operat-
ing components for correct functioning. Do not operate the machine if parts
are damaged and missing or if operating components do not function properly. Send in the machine for repair to a Hilti service point or another specialist.
8.5 Transport in a vehicle
-WARNING-
● Before transporting the machine, allow it to cool completely to avoid the risk
of fire.
● If the saw is to be transported by a parcel service, the fuel tank must be fully
drained. We recommend that you use the original packaging for transportation
purposes if at all possible.
1. Remove the cutting disc.
2. Secure the machine to prevent it falling over, causing damage or spillage of
fuel.
8.6 Storing the machine over a long period
-WARNING-
● Keep unused machines safely. Machines not in use should be kept in a dry,
high-up or locked place, out of the reach of children.
1. Drain the fuel tank and seal it with the filler cap.
2. Clean the machine thoroughly and grease the metal parts.
3. Store the cutting disc in a cool, dry place on a horizontal, flat surface.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Pour a small amount of oil into the cylinder.
6. Pour a small quantity of (type TC) oil into the cylinder.
7. Replace the spark plug.
8. Wrap the machine in plastic film.
9. Place the machine in the store.