I always service my saws after use

[skyhuck]

I pay for my saws and kit, 20 mins at the end of the day is a small price to pay for longevity, if more folk had a little mechanical sympathy things would last a lot longer, too many things becoming throwaway these days pushing prices up

 

My 1999 066 is still running perfectly after 15 years of hard labour and attention only when its broken.

[GardenKit]

My 1999 066 is still running perfectly after 15 years of hard labour and attention only when its broken.

It could of course just be that a little more attention could have avoided it being broken!

[skyhuck]

It could of course just be that a little more attention could have avoided it being broken!

 

Its only ever had bars, chains, sprockets, brake handle and a repair from impact damage.

 

TBH, other than the plug and filter what is there to service on a saw??

[Chainsaw will]

We'll said agrimog

 

 

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[treequip]

Its only ever had bars, chains, sprockets, brake handle and a repair from impact damage.

 

TBH, other than the plug and filter what is there to service on a saw??

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I would leave the plug alone unless it gives trouble

 

I suppose you could run a file over the edges of the guide bar every now and again

[skyhuck]

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I would leave the plug alone unless it gives trouble

 

I suppose you could run a file over the edges of the guide bar every now and again

 

That just part of fitting a new chain, file and turn the bar, 5minuets tops

[Stubby]

That just part of fitting a new chain, file and turn the bar, 5minuets tops

 

So huck , you file and turn the bar evey 5 mins then

[skyhuck]

So huck , you file and turn the bar evey 5 mins then

 

:001_rolleyes:No 5minuet job when fitting a new chain:001_rolleyes:

[Stubby]

:001_rolleyes:No 5minuet job when fitting a new chain:001_rolleyes:

 

I know . Just my feeble attempt at mirth ......

[GardenKit]

 

TBH, other than the plug and filter what is there to service on a saw??

 

TBH, quite a lot. This is what I do.

 

Run it up before service and observe all functions, problems etc.

Give it a good clean outside, particularly around the carb and tank

Empty the tank and blow out. Check,clean or change the fuel filter.

Check the fuel hoses and grommets and breather, . Attend to as needed.

Check carb mounting bolts.

Check inlet manifold and impulse line for cracks and perishing

If it was running fine then no need to dissmantle carb, but if any problems then dissmantle, clean and re-kit carb

Check throttle cable / linkage

Clean or replace air filter as required.

Change spark plug and check HT lead.

Check exhaust firmness, check for carbon in outlet, clean spark arrestor.

Check starter mechanism and replace cord if required. Clean all sawdust from behind starter, around coil, and between air fins

Check AV rubbers for softness or separation, Av springs for distortion and tightness

Check handles for firmness and or damage

Check condition of bar and chain, check bar groove depth and splay, dress rails.

Remove chain brake cover and clean out accumulated crap, check band and spring. check action of inertia brake.

Remove clutch and drum. clean out inside drum, check bearing and grease, check fit of bearing in clutch drum, check sprocket/rim for wear.

Check tensioner.

Check chain catcher

Run up, check max revs, min revs, pick up etc. check oiler.