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STOW CUTTER 1 CE — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/20/07) — PAGE 25
Drive Belt
Refer to page 18 of this manual for Drive Belt adjustment
procedures and Removal and Replacement procedures.
See the engine manual supplied with your
machine for appropriate engine
maintenance schedule and troubleshooting
guide for problems.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS
allow the engine to cool before
servicing.
NEVER
attempt any maintenance
work on a
hot!
engine.
■
REMOVING or INSTALLING blades
■
ADJUSTING front or rear pointers
■
LUBRICATING any components
■
REMOVING engine mounting bolts
■
INSPECTING, ADJUSTING, OR
REPLACING
drivebelt,
spindle, spindle bearings or
ANY
engine part
■
REMOVING blade or belt guards
Saw Blade Removal and Installation
See page 21.
Chassis Lubrication
■
Spindle Bearings -
Two zerk fittings are located up under
the lower-front of the saw. Lubricate before daily use.
Use a good quality extreme pressure grease. Check and
lubricate more often if unit is under heavy use. Do not
overfill bearings. Overfilling can damage the grease seals.
This can result in bearing exposure to dirt and
contaminants which can then shorten the life of the
bearings. Excess grease can also drip onto the cutting
surface.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
General Cleanliness
Clean the machine daily.
Remove all dust and slurry build up.
If the saw is steam cleaned, ensure that lubrication is accom-
plished
AFTER
steam cleaning operations.
Engine check
:
Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut & bolt
tightness, and overall cleanliness.
ALWAYS
ensure that both
ENGINE
ON/
OFF
switches (on the handlebar and on
the engine) are in the
"OFF"
position, and
that the spindle has
COMPLETELY
STOPPED ROTATING
before performing
any of the the following operations:
CAUTION
Some maintenance operations may require
the engine to be run. Ensure that the mainte-
nance area is well ventilated. Exhaust con-
tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can cause of unconsciousness and may re-
sult in
DEATH.
Before servicing or inspection,
ALWAYS
park the saw on a level surface with the
blade removed, and the handlebar En-
gine
ON/OFF
switch & Engine
ON/OFF
switch in “
OFF
” position.
General maintenance practices are crucial to the
performance and longevity of your saw. The extreme
environments of sawing operations require routine
cleaning, lubrication, belt tensioning, and inspection for wear
and damage
DANGER
The following procedures devoted to maintenance performed
by competent persons can prevent serious saw damage or mal-
functioning.
WARNING
Engine air filter
:
Replace air filter if dirty. See Engine Owner’s Manual for
detailed information.
General Engine Care
Engine oil
:
Check daily. Inspect with blade removed and saw frame
level on a level surface. Keep the oil clean, and at the proper
servicing level (Figure 7).
DO NOT OVERFILL!
SAE 10W-
30 of SG is recommended for general use.