PRE-SETUP (GASOLINE ENGINE)
Dry Cutting Setup (Gasoline Only)
CAUTION - Dry Cutting
ALWAYS use the water feed system unless special dry cut blades are being used. If dry cutting is required disconnect water pump.
To disconnect the mechanical water pump from the drive
1.Loosen the 2 hex head cap screws (Figure 14) that secure the pump mount bracket.
2.Pull the pump handle upward to disengage the pump.
3.Tighten the 2 hex head cap screws that secure the pump mount bracket.
Figure 14. Pump
Disengage
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 a secure level surface with the engine stopped.
2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 15) and wipe clean.
Figure 15. 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 recom- mended oil type (Table 5). Maximum oil capacity is
1.16quarts (1.1 liters)
Figure 16. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
TABLE 5. OIL TYPE
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
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Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
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Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
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Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
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CAUTION - Explosive Fuel
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if the engine is hot! or running.
Fuel Check
1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2.Visually inspect to see if the 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
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