RedMax HEZ2500S manual Maintenance,  21 , Never alter the stick edger or take the engine apart

9. Maintenance

WARNING

•Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or performing maintenance.

•Never alter the stick edger or take the engine apart.

•When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax stick edger.

•Things to check before using stick edger

■BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER

		Item to be checked		Response
1	Edging mechanism		• See if attachment is loose	• Tighten screws and bolts
			• Check if edges of blades are dull	• Sharpen or replace blades
2	Throttle		• Stiff and difficult to move	• Repair or replace
3	Throttle wire		• Too loose, too tight	• Adjust
			• Stiff and difficult to move	• Repair or replace
4	Engine attachment		• See if fittings are loose	• Tighten fittings
5	Fuel tank		• See if attachment is loose	• Tighten screws and bolts
			• See if fuel pipe is damaged	• Replace
			• See if cap packing is damaged	• Replace
6	Muffler		• See if attachment is loose	• Tighten screws and bolts

■MAINTENANCE CHART

				every	every	every
				25	50	100
	system/compornent	procedure	before	hours	hours	hours	note
			use	after	after	after
	fuel leaks, fuel spillage	wipe out	✔
	fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter	inspect/clean	✔	✔			replace, if necessary
ENGINE	idle adjusting screw	see ■ADJUSTING	✔				replace carburetor
		IDLING SPEED (p.20)					if necessary
	spark plug	clean and readjust			✔		GAP: .025in(0.6~0.7mm)
		plug gap					replace, if necessary
	cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent	clean		✔
	muffler, spark arrester, cylinder exhaust port	clean			✔
	throttle lever, ignition switch	check operation	✔
SHAFT	cutting parts	replace if	✔
		something's wrong
	gear case	grease		✔
	screws/nuts/bolts	tighten/replace	✔			✔	not adjusting screws

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