RedMax GZ5000, Operator'S Manual

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3. Tighten the screws that hold the starter.
To clean the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This
prevents carburetor malfunctions, starting problems,
loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more
fuel consumption than usual.
1. Remove the cylinder cover and the air filter.
2. Use a brush or shake the air filter clean. Use
detergent and water to clean it fully.
Note: An air filter that is used for a long time can not
be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter regularly and
always replace a defective air filter.
3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter
seals tightly against the filter holder.
Note: Because of different work conditions, weather or
season, your product can be used with different types of
air filter. Speak to your servicing dealer for more
information.
To do a check of the spark plug
CAUTION: Use the recommended spark
plug. Refer to
Technical data on page 32
.
An incorrect spark plug can cause damage
to the product.
1. If the product is not easy to start or to operate or if
the product operates incorrectly at idle speed,
examine the spark plug for unwanted materials. To
decrease the risk of unwanted material on the spark
plug electrodes, do these steps:
a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) make sure that the air filter is clean.
2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty.
3. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Refer to,
Technical data on page 32 .
4. Replace the spark plug monthly or more frequently if
necessary.
To sharpen the saw chain
Information about the guide bar and saw chain
WARNING: Use protective gloves when you
use or do maintenance on the saw chain. A
saw chain that does not move can also
cause injuries.
Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with
the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended
by RedMax. This is necessary to keep the safety
functions of the product. Refer to Accessories on page
33
, for a list of replacement bar and chain
combinations that we recommend.
• Guide bar length, in/cm. Information about the guide
bar length can usually be found on the rear end of
the guide bar.
• Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).
• Chain pitch, in. The distance between the drive links
of the saw chain must align with the distance of the
teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket.
PITCH =
D
D
2
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