PAGE 24 — SP1G CONCRETE SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (09/07/17)
INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the saw, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the saw on secure
level ground with the engine stopped. The frame
platform must be level to accurately check the engine
oil.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 15) and wipe it clean.
Figure 14. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 6).
DIPSTICK
Figure 15. Checking Engine Oil
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
V-belt Check
A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the
performance of the trowel. If a V-belt is defective or worn,
replace the V-belt.
Blade Check
Check for worn or damaged blades. Refer to Blade
Placement section.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Table 6. Oil Type
Season
Temperature
Oil Type
Summer
25°C or Higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25°C~10°C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
WARNING
Motor fuels are highly flammable and
can be dangerous if mishandled.
DO
NOT
smoke while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt to refuel the saw if the engine
is hot or running.