Multiquip FS 1 Concrete SAW Inspection -ENGINE, Before Starting, Engine Oil Check

FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -ENGINE

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 secure level ground with the engine stopped, and the diamond blade removed.

2.Remove the filler cap/dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 7) and wipe it clean.

Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Some engines used with the FS 1 Concrete Saw have an oil Alert System.

NOTEThis system will automatically stop the in the event of low oil level. ALWAYS be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine.

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 8), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 5).Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.

NOTE	Reference manufacturer
	engine manual for specific
	servicing instructions.

Table 5. Oil Type

Season	Temperature	Oil Type
Summer	25°C or Higher	SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall	25°C~10°C	SAE 10W-30/20
Winter	0°C or Lower	SAE 10W-10

Explosive Fuel

Gasoline Check

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visuallyinspecttoseeiffuellevelislow. Iffuelislow,replenish with unleaded fuel.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

MQ-WHITEMAN FS1 CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/24/03) — PAGE 19