Spark Arresting Screen

[thewoodlands]

I'm checking these tonight on the 310 & 390, what is the best way I can clean them if needed?







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[smokinj]

You pulling the muffler?

 

[thewoodlands]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)





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[smokinj]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)





Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

 

[thewoodlands]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)



Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

Thanks Smokin, I'll go with the small wire brush and air compressor. How often do you check yours?



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[smokinj]

Highly recommended a t27 T-handle to remove. After putting it back on get the saws hot and tighten them down again.

 

[smokinj]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)



Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

Not offten





Thanks Smokin, I'll go with the small wire brush and air compressor. How often do you check yours?



Zap

you can kinda tell you your starting to lose power a little and you start seeing a little more smoke than normal.

 

[thewoodlands]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)



Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

Not offten





Thanks Smokin, I'll go with the small wire brush and air compressor. How often do you check yours?



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Smokin here are two pictures right after I snapped the bolt off and before I cleaned it. Never took the after picture.



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[smokinj]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)



Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

Not offten





Thanks Smokin, I'll go with the small wire brush and air compressor. How often do you check yours?



Zap

Smokin here are two pictures right after I snapped the bolt off and before I cleaned it. Never took the after picture.



Zap

Not enough to choke it but as you can see that air flow had to be slow down some what. Very fine screen I might add.

 

[thewoodlands]

You pulling the muffler?

Na, just the cover for the spark arresting screen. Page 43

(broken link removed to http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf)



Zap

Brake dust cleaner would be quick be careful with that, or Air compressor small wire brush.

Not offten





Thanks Smokin, I'll go with the small wire brush and air compressor. How often do you check yours?



Zap

Smokin here are two pictures right after I snapped the bolt off and before I cleaned it. Never took the after picture.



Zap

Not enough to choke it but as you can see that air flow had to be slow down some what. Very fine screen I might add.

That is the original screen, bought the 310 in the summer of 2008 and this is the first time checking the screen.





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[jensent]

If you are not cutting in a govt forest where spark arresters are required, just remove them. I've been around power equipment for 50years that did not have them in place and have never seen any fires started because if it. I know a number of folks that remove them the day they get the tool. Just my $0.02
Tom

 

[smokinj]

:lol:

If you are not cutting in a govt forest where spark arresters are required, just remove them. I've been around power equipment for 50years that did not have them in place and have never seen any fires started because if it. I know a number of folks that remove them the day they get the tool. Just my $0.02
Tom

I put one in my ported 460....Only an issue in dry conditions but dont want to be the guy who started the fire! just my .000002.