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Revision 03/05/07
BFS SERIES
Preparation
Add Oil
To fill the crankcase with oil, place the engine level. In order for
this to be accomplished the blade must not be installed, and the
depth adjustment must be down (until the engine is level). Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions for details on the type and amount
of oil required. Since the proper amount of oil is important for safe
operation, check the oil level of the engine each time you put fuel
in the gas tank. Remember that the engine and oil must be warm and
your saw must be on level ground to get an accurate reading.
In the event of a fuel spill do not attempt to start the engine until the
spilled fuel has been wiped up and the area is completely dry. When
filling the fuel tank do not overfill. Always leave enough area for
expansion due to environmental heating.
4. Battery Preparation (BFS00AS Only)
The 12 volt battery is shipped wet and charged. Connect the battery
leads according to the following steps to ensure that power is
provided to the engines electric starter.
Remove the front tower panel to obtain access to the battery terminals.
Connect the Positive (+) battery cable to the Positive battery terminal.
Tighten the cap screw and nut securely to assure proper electrical
contact.
When tightening the Positive (+) battery cable end, do not contact
the Negative (-) battery terminal with the wrench or other metallic
objects. This could cause an electrical short and electrical sparking
or an explosion of the battery. Be careful not to connect the battery in
reverse polarity, as this will short circuit the battery charging system,
damaging the fuse on the engine, and even resulting in the explosion
of the battery.
Connect the Negative (-) battery cable end to the Negative (-)
terminal. Tighten the cap screw and nut securely to assure proper
electrical contact.
Electric power is now available for engine starting. Secure the front
panel on the machine.
4.4 Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is factory-filled with fluid having a
viscosity equivalent to SAE 20 W 20. Check the oil level on the
expansion tank to ensure that the transmission has adequate fluid.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill the expansion tank.
NOTICE
that the full level
line is near the bottom of the expansion tank. Overfilling will result in
rupturing the seals on the hydrostatic transmission and subsequent
mechanical damage.
WARNING
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