25 CS-310MAINTENANCE AND CAREYour ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help yourchain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to anECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer doit, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed ask your ECHO dealer for repairs.MAINTENANCE INTERVALSWARNINGMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away fromall openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a com-plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performingservice. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.SKILL LEVELSLevel 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.ECHO offers REPOWER™ Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.COMPONENT/SYSTEMMAINTENANCEPROCEDUREREQ'DSKILLLEVELDAILY ORBEFOREUSEEVERYREFUEL3 MONTHSOR 90HOURSYEARLY 600HOURSAir Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C * R *Automatic Oiler Inspect/Adjust 1 IOil Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I I/C *Fuel System Inspect/Replace 1 I (1) * I (1) *Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I / R *Fuel Cap Gasket Replace 1 I * R *Guide Bar & SprocketNose Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 1 I / C * ISaw Chain Inspect/Sharpen/Replace/Tensioning 2 I *Sprocket Inspect/Replace 2 I *Spark Plug Inspect/Clean 1 I / C / R *Cooling System Inspect/Clean 2 I / CMuffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace 2 I / C / R *Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 2 I / CRecoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean 1 I / C *Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 I *(1) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEANIMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine thefrequency of required maintenance.MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: