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Copyright © 2008 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
Copyright © 2008 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
Maintenance
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Lubrication
B
Add a small amount of engine oil to lubricate parts and pivot points.
Refer to “Periodic Maintenance Schedule Table” for time intervals to lubricate parts.
How to Change the Engine Oil
C
1. Stop the engine and let it cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Raise the front of the unit, by lowering the height
of the front wheels. Refer to “How to Edge Along a
Curb”.
4. Insert a flat pan under the edger, underneath the oil
drain plug and frame hole.
5. Remove oil dipstick. (See Figure 3)
6. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer.
7. Allow all oil to drain through the frame hole into the pan.
IMPORTANT:
Used oil is a hazardous waste. Place oil in a
sealed container and take to your local recycling center. Do
NOT discard with household waste.
8. Replace and tighten the oil drain plug and washer.
9. To re-fill engine with oil, see engine preparation section
“How to Check Oil and Fill to Proper Level.”
How to Replace the Belt
D
IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement belt from the manufacturer.
To order spare parts call us at 1-800-737-2112.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. To ease the replacement of a belt, remove the control rod
(See Figure 2). This will allow the blade arm to rotate
back creating slack in the belt.
3. Remove the two rear guard bolts to remove the engine
pulley cover. (See Figure 11)
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How to Change the Blade
E
Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it to break, which can cause injury to you or to others.
The blade is subject to nicks, scratches, and dents, which will generally not affect function. The blade us also subject to
wear – reducing the cutting depth. Replace a worn blade by following the steps below:
IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement blade from the
manufacturer. To order spare parts call us at 1-800-737-2112
NOTE:
Replacing the blade requires two (2) 12” adjustable
wrenches, or two (2) 3/4 in. [19mm] wrenches.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the blade locknut that holds the blade to the
drive shaft. (See Figure 13)
To remove or tighten the blade locknut, always use the
method shown in Figure 13. Always position the holding
wrench on the nut behind the blade.
4. Remove the blade.
5. Replace with a new blade from the manufacturer by
reversing the above steps.
Note:
Tighten the blade locknut to 35-45 foot-pounds
(47-61 N-m).
4. Remove the two Front Guard Screws and the Belt Guard.
(See Figure 12)
5. Remove the old belt from the engine and quill assembly
pulleys.
6. To install a replacement belt from the manufacturer,
reverse the steps above.
•
The rear guard bolts should be tightened to 13-16
foot-pounds [18-22 Nm].
• The front guard screws
should be tightened to 4-6
foot-pounds [6-8 Nm].
How to Replace the Belt (Continued)
D
NOTE: Refer to Figure 10 when following the steps below:
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WARNING
WARNING
Drain Plug and Washer
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Engine Pulley
Engine Pulley
Cover
Rear Guard
Bolts
Figure 10
Figure 11
Frame Hole
Pan
Hold Nut,
Do Not Turn
Turn counter-clockwise
to loosen
Blade Locknut
Front Guard
Screws
Belt Guard
Front Guard
Screws
Figure 12
Figure 13
Turn clockwise
to tighten
