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Owner’s Manual
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN
Side case (Fig. 5-3)
Always keep the side case and drive area clean of saw dust and debris.
Periodically apply oil or grease to this area to protect from corrosion as some trees contain high
levels of acid.
Guide bar (Fig. 5-2)
Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (1) in the bar with the special gauge
offered as an optional accessory.
Oiler port (Fig. 5-1)
Clean the chain oiler port (1) whenever possible.
Angle transmission (Fig.5-4)
Check angle transmission or angle gear for grease level about every 50 hours of operation by
removing the grease filler plug on the side of angle transmission.
If no grease can be seen on the flanks of the gears, fill the transmission with a quality lithium
based multipurpose grease up to 3/4.
Do not completely fill the transmission.
Spark Arrestor
If your unit comes with spark arrestor screen and yet your local regulation requires use of
spark arrestor for prevention against a possible fire, please attach it to the muffler by removing
muffler protector and other related parts. [The spark arrestor meet the regulation of SAE
J335-SEP90 and CSA CAN3-Z62.1-M77.]