BCZ2450S/T
9. Maintenance
WARNING
•Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury.
MA2 | ■ AIR FILTER |
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•The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter element. If the element is
broken or clogged, replace with a new one. (MA2)
(1)
(1) air filter
■MUFFLER
WARNING
• Inspect periodically, the muffler for
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loose fasteners, any damage or
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corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately.
•Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
■SPARK ARRESTER
• The muffler is equipped with a spark |
arrester to prevent red hot carbon from |
flying out of the exhaust outlet. |
Periodically inspect and clean as |
MA3 |
(1) |
MA4 |
.025 in |
0.655mm |
■FUEL FILTER
•When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel cap and the fuel filter for blockage. (MA3)
(1) fuel filter
■SPARK PLUG
• Starting failure and |
caused by a fouled spark plug. Clean |
the spark plug and check that the plug |
gap is in the correct range. For a |
replacement plug, use the correct type |
specified by RedMax. (MA4) |
• REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK |
MA5 |
(1) |
MA6 |
necessary with a wire brush. |
In the State of California it is required |
by law (Section 4442 of the California |
Public Resources Code) to equip a |
spark arrester when a gas powered tool |
is used in any forest covered, brush |
covered, or grass covered unimproved |
land. (MA5) |
(1) spark arrester
■GEAR CASE (MA6)
•The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose,
•Remove the side bolt in gear case opposite of grease nipple before installing new grease to arrange for old grease to exit.
CMR7H. |
■INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT
IMPORTANT
•Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged.
•To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
87~104
(9.8~11.8 N.m.)
WARNING
•Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark plugs with your bare hands immediately after stopping the engine. The engine can become very hot when in operation, and doing so could result in severe burns.
•When checking the machine to make sure that it is okay before using it, check the area around the muffler and remove any wood chips or leaves which have attached themselves to the brushcutter. Failing to do so could cause the muffler to become overheated, and
