Inspect and Clean or Replace the Spark Plug (EVERY 10 HOURS of USE)

To guarantee that your chainsaw will give you its maximum performance it is necessary to clean or replace you sparkplugs after every 10 hours of use.

Many people will frown at this frequency, but remember this piece of equipment is used to cut through wood, which will cause your spark plug to become dirty or worn. Not only will a dirty or worn spark plug cause erratic performance but it will also make your chainsaw harder to start.

It is easy to recognize worn spark plugs, for they will have a slightly rounded electrode. First, you want to remove the spark plug connector by pulling and slightly turning the rubber boot. NEVER remove the connector by gasping the wire. Next, using a spark plug wrench, you want to remove the spark plug, then examine the electrode tip. You want to also make sure that the plug is clean and free of any large deposits of carbon.

To clean the spark plug, carefully use carburetor cleaner and fine-grit sandpaper or an emery board. (I prefer to use the emery board) Once you have removed all dirt and carbon deposits, then use a gapping tool, gap the spark plug to the manufacturer's specification, and then reinstall the spark plug. If the plug is worn, replace it with a new plug, which is gapped to your chainsaw’s manufacturer's specification.

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