HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131
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N Turn the bar over – every time you
sharpen the chain and every time
you replace the chain – this helps
avoid one-sided wear, especially at
the nose and underside of the bar.
N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1),
the oilway (2) and the bar
groove (3).
N Measure the groove depth – with the
scale on the filing gauge (special
accessory) – in the area used most
for cutting.
If groove depth is less than specified:
N Replace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
N Turn the choke knob to g
N Take out the screw (1) and remove
the filter cover (2).
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
N Grip the filter element (3) at the
cutout (arrow) in the filter
housing (4) and remove it.
N Fit a new filter element. As a
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air. Do not
wash.
N Replace damaged parts.
Installing the filter
N Install the filter element in the filter
housing and fit the cover.
N Insert the screw and tighten it down
firmly.
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove
depth
Picco 3/8" P 0.20"
(5.0 mm)
Rapid 1/4" 0.16"
(4.0 mm)
Picco 1/4" P 0.16"
(4.0 mm)
Cleaning the Air Filter