Maintenance

STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — MAINTENANCE

NOTE

See the engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate engine maintenance schedule and troubleshootingguideforproblems.

3.Adjustthefrontpointerwheelsoitjusttouchesthesideofthe straightedge or level.

4.Remove the straightedge or level.

5.Position the front pointer and blade directly over the chalk line.

6.Start the saw and lower the blade onto the chalk line.

CAUTION!

ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance work on a hot! engine.

WARNING

ALWAYS ensure that the engine ON/ OFF switch is in the "OFF" position, (power cable UNPLUGGED on electric models), and that the arbor shaft has

COMPLETELY STOPPED ROTATING before performing any of the following operations:

■REMOVING or INSTALLING blades

■ADJUSTING front or rear pointers

■LUBRICATING any components

■REMOVING engine mounting bolts

■INSPECTING, ADJUSTING, OR REPLACING drive- belt, arbor shaft, arbor shaft bearings or ANY engine part

Saw Blade Removal and Installation

Saw blade removal and installation is covered on page 19.

Front Pointer Adjustment

The front pointer wheel has been set at the factory. Use these procedures only if the pointer is suspect of being out of alignment.

1.Chalk out a straight line on the prepared slab or cutting surface.

2.Usea4footstraightedgeorlevelby placingitflatagainstthe blade.

7.Begin cutting and make sure the blade follows the chalk line as closely as possible.

8.The pointer should follow the chalk line as well. If it does not, adjust the pointer by loosening then tightening the jam nuts on the pointer until the pointer follows the same path as the blade.

Chassis Lubrication

■Blade Shaft Bearings - Two zerk fittings are located at the lower-front area of the saw. Lubricate before daily use. Use a good quality automotive or general purpose grease. Check and lubricate more often if unit is under heavy use. Do not overfill bearings. Overfilling can damage the grease seals which can result in bearing exposure to dirt and contaminants which can then shorten the life of the bearings. Excess grease can also drip onto the cutting surface.

Drive Belt

Refer to pages 16 and 17 of this manual for Drive Belt adjustment procedures and Removal and Replacement procedures.

Engine

Follow the maintenance procedures outlined in the engine owner's manual.

Engine Oil Change

Drain the used oil while the engine is warm by the following:

Refer to Figure 17.

1.Place an oil pan or suitable container below the engine drain plug to catch the used oil.

2.Remove the filler cap/dipstick and the drain plug.

3.Drain the oil completely and reinstall the drain plug. Ensure the drain plug is tightened securely.

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