STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — MAINTENANCE
Engine oil change:
Change engine oil the first month or 20 hours of operation.Then every 3 months/or 50 HOURS of operation.See Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm by the following method:
Refer to Figure 23.
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.
4.Make sure the engine is in a level position and fill to the outer edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil. (See Table 3.) Engine oil capacity is 1.16 US quart (1.1 liter).
5.Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
CAUTION
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
Disposeofusedoilproperly. DONOT
pour used oil on the ground, down a
NOTEdrain, or throw in the trash. Used oil can generally be taken to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Follow all required
environmental rules and regulations required in your area concerning the disposal of hazardous waste such as used oil and oil filters.
Engine tank & strainer:
Clean every year/or 300 hours.
Fuel line:
Replace every two years/or as necessary.
Spark plug:
Clean/adjust every 6 months/or 100 hours. Replace every year/ or 300 hours.
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.
3.Adjustthefrontpointerwheelsoitjusttouchesthesideofthe
4.Remove the
5.Position the front pointer and blade directly over the chalk line.
6.Start the saw and lower the blade onto the chalk line.
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.
Figure 23. Engine Oil Change
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