ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Checking, Adding and Changing Oil
Check the engine oil level (B) daily with saw fully lowered and the engine level. See the enclosed Robin manual for more details.
Use SAE
Note: Engine holds approximately 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) when changing.
Changing the Oil
Change oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of use. Thereafter every 50 hours.
D
C
B
A
The oil drain hose (A) is located at the front of the saw.
1.With the engine OFF but still warm, remove the brass cap and drain the oil in a pan.
2.Replace the brass cap on the oil drain hose.
3.Fill the engine at the oil fill cap (B) with 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of oil. When full, the oil level should be at the high level mark on the dipstick or to the top of the threads on the engine fill hole.
The engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will stop the engine if the oil level is low.
NOTICE
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
Air filter
The air cleaner assembly (C) is a cyclone type on the engine at the front of the saw. The air cleaner element should be re- placed every 50 hours. Refer to the supplied engine manual and the “Cyclone
ADDITIONAL ENGINE INFORMATION
Please see the Robin Operator’s Manual for additional infor- mation about servicing the engine.
The manual also has specific information about specifications,
Transmission oil
Check the transmission oil level daily. The transmission is ac- cessible from the rear of the saw. The oil reservoir (D) located on the top of the transmission has an oil level line 1/8” (3 mm) from the bottom of the reservoir to indicate the proper fluid level when cold. Use hydraulic oil 20W with viscosity of 68 Mo- bil DTE 26 or equivalent.
Transmission neutral
With the saw control lever pulled back towards the operator, the saw should fully stop and not creep or move. To adjust the transmission neutral position, loosen the lock nut on the cable end (E) at the transmission. Pull the spring sleeve back and adjust the swivel until the saw fully stops moving. Tighten the lock nut.
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