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PAGE 22 — STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (06/06/08)
Engine
Follow the maintenance procedures outlined in the engine
owner's manual.
Engine Oil Change
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm by the following:
Refer to Figure 17.
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.
Drive Belt
Refer to pages 16 and 17 of this manual for Drive Belt adjustment
procedures and Removal and Replacement procedures.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!
See the engine manual supplied
with your machine for appropriate
engine maintenance schedule and
troubleshooting guide for problems.
STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS allow the engine to
cool before servicing. NEVER
attempt any maintenance
work on a
hot!
engine.
WARNING
■
REMOVING
or
INSTALLING
blades
■
ADJUSTING
front or rear pointers
■
LUBRICATING
any components
■
REMOVING
engine mounting bolts
■
INSPECTING, ADJUSTING, OR REPLACING
drive-
belt, arbor shaft, arbor shaft bearings or
ANY
engine
part
ALWAYS ensure that the engine ON/
OFF switch is in the "OFF" position,
(power cable UNPLUGGED on electric
models), and that the arbor shaft has
COMPLETELY STOPPED ROTATING
before performing any of the following
operations:
Saw Blade Removal and Installation
Saw blade removal and installation is covered on page 19.
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.
3. Adjust the front pointer wheel so it just touches the side of the
straightedge or level.
4. Remove the straightedge or level.
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.
Chassis Lubrication
■
Blade Shaft Bearings - Two zerk fittings are located at
the lower-front area of the saw. Lubricate before daily
use. Use a good quality automotive or general purpose
grease. Check and lubricate more often if unit is under
heavy use. Do not overfill bearings. Overfilling can
damage the grease seals which can result in bearing
exposure to dirt and contaminants which can then shorten
the life of the bearings. Excess grease can also drip onto
the cutting surface.
NOTE
1. Chalk out a straight line on the prepared slab or cutting
surface.
2. Use a 4 foot straightedge or level by placing it flat against the
blade.
MAINTENANCE