Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Important:
The machine may be tipped backward or on its side to facilitate access for cleaning or service, but no
longer than 2 minutes. If the machine is held in this position for too long, the engine can be damaged by gasoline
draining into the crankcase. Should this happen, perform an extra oil change on the engine. Then turn the engine
over a few revolutions with the starter handle before starting the engine again.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 25 hours
• Change the oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Grease the machine.
• Check the air filter.
• Check the cutting wheel blades.
• Remove debris from the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Check the drive belt tension.
Every 50 hours
• Service the air filter.
Every 100 hours
• Change the oil.
• Clean the sediment cup.
• Check the spark plugs.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air filter.
Yearly or before storage
• Change the oil.
• Clean the sediment cup.
Important:
Refer to your
Engine Operator's Manual
for additional maintenance procedures.
Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Grease Type:
General-purpose grease.
1.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
2.
Connect a grease gun to each fitting.
3.
Lubricate two fittings, one on each cutting wheel
bearing.
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4.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings (approximately 3 pumps).
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
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