9.5 Engine Maintenance
For full engine maintenance information, see the engine
manufacturer's manual.
9.5.1 Engine Maintenance Safety
WARNING!
Do not operate the engine indoors. Park the
machine outdoors in a position where the
prevailing winds blow the exhaust away from
you.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
that can quickly accumulate to a dangerous
level. Carbon monoxide can cause illness,
unconsciousness, or death.
W072
WARNING!
Keep the end of a disconnected battery cable
away from the battery. Electricity can arc from
the battery to the end of a battery cable and
cause the battery to explode. An explosion can
cause serious injury or death from heat, impact,
and chemical hazards.
For more information, see
Engine Operation Safety on page
•
Remove the wire from the spark plug before servicing the
engine or equipment to prevent the engine from starting.
•
Examine the muffler on a regular basis to make sure that it
operates effectively. Repair or replace a muffler that is worn
or leaks.
•
Before storage, replace fuel that contains ethanol with
an alkylate or appropriate engineered fuel to prevent the
buildup of deposits.
•
Check the fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace fuel lines or fittings that are damaged.
•
Store fuel away from all wood material.
•
Do not check for a spark with the spark plug or spark plug
wire removed.
•
Do not hit the flywheel with a hard object or metal tool. This
can cause the flywheel to shatter during operation. Use the
correct tools to service the engine.
•
Do not touch a hot muffler, cylinder, or fins. Contact can
cause burns.
9.5.2 Clean the Engine Air Filter
IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or
with a damaged air filter, can let dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not
covered by the warranty.
Clean the air filter every 200 hours of operation or annually.
A dirty air filter can restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
the engine performance. If the engine is operated in very dusty
areas, clean the air filter more often than specified
.
1.
Loosen the two air-filter cover fasteners.
2.
Remove the cover.
3.
Remove the air filter.
4.
Gently tap the air filter on a hard surface to loosen and
remove dust and debris.
5.
If the air filter is excessively dirty or damaged, replace it
with a new air filter.
6.
Install the air filter in the engine.
7.
Install the cover.
8.
Tighten the two air-filter cover fasteners.
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Figure 33 –
Engine air filter
Service and Maintenance
BXT36S
Wood Chipper
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