Instructions / Assembly
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CS-400 MAINTENANCE
5. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool 
to clean deposits from cylinder 
exhaust port.
Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not 
scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not 
allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.
6. Install muffler. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 8-11 N•m (70-95 
in•lbf).
7. Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead.
8. Replace air cleaner cover.
9. Start engine, and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
10. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to 8-11 N•m (70-95 
in•lbf).
11. Install guide bar and chain. Adjust chain tension.
12. Start engine and check for exhaust leaks between muffler and cylinder 
head. Stop engine if leak is found and correct problem before operating 
chain saw.
Setting The Saw Chain
Top plate
Side plate
Depth 
Left hand cutter
Preset tie strap
gauge
Guard link
Drive link
Tie strap
Right hand cutter










