28CS-310GUIDE BAR• Clean before using.- Clean the groove of the guide bar with a smallscrewdriver.- Clean oil holes with a wire.• Reverse guide bar periodically.• Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the barmount area before installation of the bar.Replace either or both if worn.SPROCKET• A damaged sprocket will cause premature dam-age or wear of saw chain.- When the sprocket has worn out 0.5 mm(0.020 in.) or more, replace it.• Check sprocket when you install new chain.Replace it if worn.CYLINDER FINS• Check periodically.• Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling.• Remove dirt and dust from between fins to letcooling air pass easily.MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR• Remove air cleaner cover and remove sparkplug lead.• Remove spark arrestor screen cover and screenfrom muffler body.• Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.• Replace screen if it is cracked, or has holesburned through.• Assemble components in reverse order.NOTECarbon deposits in muffler will cause drop inengine output. Spark arrestor screen must bechecked periodically.Worn : 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)GrooveOil holeCylinder finsSpark arrestor screenMufflerScreen coverSprocket