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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Check the engine’s oil level, see instructions under
heading ”Daily maintenance”.
Replace the hydraulic system filter.
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Remove the hydraulic system filter. Fill the new filter with
oil and lubricate the seal with a few drops of oil prior to
refitting it.
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Refill the reservoir with new oil.
Ensure that machine is level prior refilling.
50 hours service
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Check and clean radiator air filter or replace if necessary.
Check drive V-belt tension.
The V-belts are properly tensioned at the factory but after a
few hours of operation they will strech and become loose.
Loose V-belts result in poor saw performance and short belt
life.
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Check the blade drive V-belt tension by plucking the belt
lika a string. The belt should give a long tone rather than
a dull sound.
To tension the belts.
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Open the front cover. Loosen the two horizontal locking
bolts with the blade shaft wrench, raise the gearbox and
engine by using the belt tensioning bolts. Turn both of
these bolts clockwise until V-belts are tight and check the
belt by plucking it again.
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Fasten the two horizontal bolts again.
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Loosen the belt tensioning bolts counterclockwise
approximately 1/16 of a turn.
Lubricate front wheels
See instructions under the heading ”Lubrication”.
100 hours service
Replace engine oil and filter
See instructions under the heading ”After the first 50 hours”
Check wheels for wear or damage.
Check rear wheel hubs and wheels for looseness
NOTICE! Do not overfill!
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CAUTION! Always keep the radiator air filter
in place
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CAUTION! Be sure to tension both sides
evenly, do not over tension.
Replace V-belts in complete sets only.
Always re-tension new belts after first 2-4
hours of use.
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