STIHL 026 SPARK ARRESTOR REPLACEMENT ?

[rustynut]

anyone know how to change this chainsaw spark arrestor ?
looks like it is just under a vented metal cover on the front of the saw, can be seen
their is a screw driver hole in the cover but when the screw is removed
no further access is provided.
with the screw removed you may be able to work it out with a nail or something thru
some of the venting holes but it looks like there must be an easier more direct way.
couple more torqx below look as though they would release the entire exhaust
havn't pulled the torqx screws yet
really didnt look like they would allow any further access
anyone experienced with this ?

 

[Jack33]

Unscrew the 2 torx (T27) screws at the bottom of the muffler. The top is secured by a lip on the muffler body so you will need to tip the cover up to remove. The base of the muffler is secured to the cylinder by 2 screws that are only visible with the cover off.

 

[rustynut]

thanks jack33
i'll give it a look
had one plug up on a weedwacker and this saw is begining to act the same way
thought i might change it while i'm servicing...........
rustynut