CS-310 MAINTENANCE© 11/2014 ECHO Inc.X7503274200 33Exhaust Port CleaningLevel 2.1. Remove cylinder cover and remove spark plug lead.2. Place piston at top dead center.3. Remove muffler. Check parts for wear or damage, andreplace if necessary.4. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits fromcylinder exhaust port.Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaustport. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.5. Install muffler. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to7 - 9 N•m (70 - 90 kgf•cm).6. Install cylinder cover and attach spark plug lead.7. Start engine, and allow unit to warm up at idle for severalminutes.8. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to7 - 9 N•m (70 - 90 kgf•cm).9. Install guide bar and chain. Adjust chain tension.10. Start engine and check for exhaust leaks between muffler and cylinder head. Stop engine if leak is foundand correct problem before operating chain saw.Parts Required: As needed: Muffler gasket