Chain Saw Maintenance - Checking the Spark Plug
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As in all gas powered motors the spark plug needs to be checked and replaced when worn. Starting will be affected by a worn or dirty spark plug and performance will be erratic. Rather than wait until you are about to start felling or cutting up wood, you can save a lot of frustration by checking the spark plug after about 10 hours of use and replacing at the first signs of wear.
- Pull and twist the rubber boot covering the plug to remove the connector. Avoid grasping the wires to remove the plug.
- Remove the plug using a spark plug wrench and look at the tip. Carbon deposits will make the tip look black and need to be removed.
- Use carburetor cleaner and fine sandpaper to carefully clean the electrode. Use a gapping tool to adjust the gap to your chain saw manufacturers specifications. A worn spark plug will have a rounded electrode and should be replaced.
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