Technical Resources
The following articles provide basic technical information which does not require technical skills or special tools. However, we always recommend that you consult a professional mechanic so as to avoid damaging the equipment or injury.
- Tips for safely installing piston ringsWhen installing piston rings, the material and direction of each piston ring with relevance to the piston head is important; otherwise the engine will not operate correctly, while severe damage may occur after long-term usage. Piston rings having a "TOP" mark or dot on the side of the piston ...
- How to find the size of a piston ringThe OEM part number uniquely identifies a spare part. So, when you search for any spare part, you typically need to know its OEM part number; otherwise you risk of buying the wrong item. Finding the OEM part number of a spare part is not always easy. Normally, you need to have the illustrated ...
- Inches to Millimeters Conversion TableUse the below table to convert inches to millimeters.
- The role of the decompression valveWhat is a decompression valve? The cylinder of a chainsaw contains a mixture of gases. When you start the machine, this mixture needs to compressed in order for ignition to succeed. But, excessive pressure requires you to put a lot more effort into starting the engine. When the starter cord is ...