MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Remove the radiator cap only when it feels
cool to the touch, and always open it slowly
to relieve any built up pressure.
4. Open the drain valve handle and drain the
fluid completely. Dispose of the used fluid
according to city, state, and federal
regulations.
5. Close the drain valve handle.
Radiator Drain Valve
6. Add a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze
through the fill port until the fluid reaches
the overflow hole inside the filler neck.
7. Replace the radiator cap and retighten to
secure.
8. Reinstall the radiator shroud.
9. Remove the coolant recovery tank cap.
Coolant Recovery Tank
10. Add a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze to
the “Cold Full” line.
11. Replace the coolant recovery tank cap.
1500 Service Hours
Replace the Oil Separator Element
Ensure the engine is turned OFF prior to
changing the oil separator element.
1. Locate the oil separator on the upper
backside of the engine in front of the
upright assembly.
Oil Separator Cap
2. Unscrew the cap from the oil separator
body.
3. Remove the separator element and gasket.
4. Wipe oil and grease from the gasket area.
5. Fit a new gasket and separator element
into position.
6. Reinstall the cap.
Regular Maintenance
Converting Blade Setup
When changing blade setups, the jackshaft
sheave, belts, flanges, and skid plates must be
changed out in accordance with the RPM and
Blade Size Conversion Charts located in
Appendix B at the end of this manual.
Jackshaft Drive Belt Sheaves
WARNING
Turn off the engine prior to servicing
any belts and sheaves. Use extreme caution
when working with rotating machine parts to
avoid entanglement.
CAUTION
Let the belts cool down prior to servicing
them.
Removing the Jackshaft Drive Belt Sheave
1. Loosen the two engine rail bolts located on
the right side of the saw.
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