STOW CUTTER 3 SAW — INSPECTION

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 fillercap/dipstickfrom the engine oil filler hole (Figure 6) and wipe it clean.

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

4.If the oil level is low (Figures 6 and 7), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity for the Honda GX390 engine is 2.32 pints (1.1 liters) and for the Honda GX620 engine it is 3.18 pints (1.50 liters).

Reference manufacturer engine

NOTEmanual for specific servicing instructions.

HONDA 13 HP engine shown.

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Honda GX390 engine shown

Honda GX620 engine shown

Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

Table 4. 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.Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, 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.

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