9. Maintenance
HE-EX MA1
(HE-EX2 only)
■GEAR CASE
• The reduction gears are lubricated by |
multipurpose, |
the gear case. At every 20 hours of |
RMS-EX MA1
3. Place the RedMax Sweeper main gear flat. Refill the gearcase with Mobil SHC 634 Synthetic Gear Oil to the top of the main gear (60ml – 1.80zs), as shown.
DO NOT OVERFILL! (MA1)
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use, supply the gear case with new |
grease. |
(1) End cap
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• Remove the cutter holders before |
installing new grease to arrange for old |
grease to exit. |
NOTE
•When removing and installing the cutter holder(a), use care not to allow any dirt and dust entering in to the gear case.
(2) Main gear
4.Apply a continuous bead of loctite ultra grey around the pilot diameter of the end cap. Install the end cap, and then install and firmly tighten the four end cap bolts.
5.Install the drum and axle assemblies, and then reconnect the spark plug wire.
(RMS-EX only)
■GEARCASE LUBRICATION With the exception of oil leaks or contamination, the RedMax Sweeper's oil filled gearcase is designed to last the life of the machine under normal use:
•It is not necessary to add oil or to "top off" the gearcase under normal operating conditions.
•For continuous
■REPLACING THE GEARCASE OIL (MA1)
Warm the gearcase oil by running the RedMax Sweeper at varying speeds for approximately
1.Remove the drum and axle assemblies (see page 12), and then remove the four end cap bolts and the end cap (the gearcase need not be removed from the RedMax Sweeper).
2.Allow all used gearcase oil to drain into a small container.
WARNING
BURN DANGER! The gearcase and oil will be extremely hot after use!
IMPORTANT
•Use only Mobil SHC 634 Synthetic Gear Oil.
•Do not mix other oils ar additives with the RedMax Sweeper Gearcase Oil.
•Do not disturb the sealed end plug or bolt on the gearcase (leakage may occur).
•Do not use the RedMax Sweeper if oil is leaking from the gearcase. Return the machine to the dealer for repairs.
WARNING
Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving sweeping head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury.
