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BE-SGGxxx USER MANUAL
Perform
Engine
Maintenance
Perform engine maintenance as specified in the
engine owner’s manual.
Engine maintenance items include:
• Oil and oil filter changing
• Air filter check/replacement
• Spark plug cleaning and replacement
• Fuel filter check/replacement
• Fuel tank cleaning.
Inspect Fuel Sys-
tem / Check for
Leaks
Inspect the fuel system and check for leaks on a
regular basis.
Look for: signs of leaks or deterioration, chafed or spongy fuel hose, loose
connections, loose or missing fuel hose clamps, damaged gasoline tank, or defective
gasoline shut-off valve.
Lubricate
Cutter shaft bearings should be greased.
The cutter shaft bearing is greased by pumping grease into zerks located on the hous-
ing of the bearing. Lubricate after every 20 hours of use.
Grease Specifications
Soap Type
Lithium Complex
NLGI Grade
#2
Dropping Point
230°C (446°F)
Additives
Corrosion and Oxidation inhibitors, EP optional
Viscosity Index
80 Minimum
Check and Adjust
Brake
Check that the brake is functioning properly.
• Lock the brake, push down on handle bar so that
cutter wheel is off the ground.
• Push or pull the grinder- if the brake is loose, the wheel will rotate.
To adjust braking tension:
• Unscrew set screw.
• Turn knob clockwise to increase tension or
counter-clockwise to decrease tension.
• Once you have set the brake to the proper tension, tighten set screw to lock
adjustment knob.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Note: Belt tension and alignment are inter-related. Do not adjust one without checking the other.
• Remove belt guard.
• Loosen (4) engine base (mount) bolts.
• Loosen lock nuts on tension bolt and alignment bolt.
• Turn tension bolt clockwise to increase belt tension and
counterclockwise to decrease belt tension.
• Check that the pulleys are aligned using a straight edge. To achieve proper pulley alignment you may need
to adjust the alignment bolt. This bolt will serve as an adjustment point to counter the tension in the belts,
which may cause the engine pulley to be misaligned with the cutter wheel pulley. Note: Set screws in pulley
have a torque
specification of 25.3kg/m.
• Belt tension is proper when a 2.27kg to 3.18kg force will deflect the belt 2/5” (1cm) at the midpoint.
• Retighten all loosened nuts and bolts.
• Reassemble belt guard.
