Tanaka TCS-3401 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
TCS-3401
CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B)
Fill chain oil reservoir (2). Always use good quality chain
oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is
automatically discharged.
ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY
The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the maximum. Adjust the quantity
The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the maximum. Adjust the quantity
in accordance with the operating condition.
Turn the adjusting screw (1) counterclockwise to decrease the quantity and turn it clockwise to increase the quantity.
Turn the adjusting screw (1) counterclockwise to decrease the quantity and turn it clockwise to increase the quantity.
(Fig. 2-1 C)
Do not try to turn the screw beyond level marks.
Do not try to turn the screw beyond level marks.
NOTE!
When pouring fuel (1) or chain oil (2) into the tank,
place the unit with cap side up.
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CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure chain brake is disengaged (if so equipped) and that the Bar/chain does not touch anything.
1 . Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
*Push priming bulb (5) several times so that fuel flows through bulb into carburetor. (if so equipped)(Fig. 2-3)
2. With the safety trigger (2) pressed pull throttle trigger (4) and push throttle lock (3), then slowly release the throttle
trigger first, then the safety trigger. This will lock the throttle in starting position. (Fig. 2-2)
3. Pull choke knob to choked position (4). (Fig. 2-3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig.2-4)
5. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke knob to run position. Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock. Then allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm
3. Pull choke knob to choked position (4). (Fig. 2-3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig.2-4)
5. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke knob to run position. Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock. Then allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm
up before subjecting it to any load.
NOTE! Icing protection system (Fig.2-4B)
When you use the unit in winter time or cold weather, move the lever forward (2) to protect carburetor from icing,
NOTE! Icing protection system (Fig.2-4B)
When you use the unit in winter time or cold weather, move the lever forward (2) to protect carburetor from icing,
otherwise just leave it in its regular position (1).
WARNING!
When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is high enough to make the chain rotate.
When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is high enough to make the chain rotate.
Starting (Fig. 2-2, 3)