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PAGE 30 — MQ-WHITEMAN FS2/FS2SP CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (06/26/06)
FS2/FS2SP CONCRETE SAW — MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:
General maintenance practices are crucial to
the performance and longevity of your saw. The
extreme environments of sawing operations
require routine cleaning, lubrication, belt
tensioning, and inspection for wear and dam-
age
The following procedures devoted to mainte-
nance can prevent serious saw damage or
malfunctioning. Before servicing or inspection,
ALWAYS park the saw on a level surface with
the blade removed, and the Console Engine ON/OFF switch &
Engine ON/OFF switch in “OFF” position.
WARNING
WARNING
Some maintenance operations may require
the engine to be run. Ensure that the mainte-
nance area is well ventilated. Exhaust contains poisonous car-
bon monoxide gas that can cause of unconsciousness and may
result in DEATH.
General Engine Care
1.
ENGINE CHECK
: Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage,
thread nut & bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness.
2.
ENGINE OIL
: Check daily. Inspect with blade removed and
saw frame level on a level surface. Keep the oil clean, and
at the proper servicing level (Figure 8). DO NOT OVERFILL!
SAE 10W-30 of SG is recommended for general use.
3.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
: Change engine oil the first month
or 20 hours of operation. Then every 3 months/or 50 HOURS
NOTE
ALWAYS dispose of used oil in a responsible
manner. Ensure that the disposition of all hazardous
waste is handled properly. Call your Recycling
Center for information about recycling engine oil.
4.
ENGINE AIR FILTER
: Clean air filter 2 to 3 times daily
when DRY cutting. See Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed
information.
5.
ENGINE TANK & STRAINER
: Clean every year/or 300
hours.
6.
FUEL LINE:
Replace every two years/or as necessary.
7.
SPARK PLUG:
Clean/adjust every 6 months/or 100 hours.
Replace every year/ or 300 hours.
Bearing Lubrication Care
There are seven (7) grease points for the FS2 Push Model saw,
and nine (9) grease points for the FS2SP Self-Propelled Model
saw. [Use only Premium Lithium 12 based Grease, conforming
to NLG1 Grade #2 consistency.]
1. Front Wheels (2): Grease daily, see page 42, item 8,
Undercarriage Assembly.
2. Rear Wheels (2): Grease daily, see page 44, item 10, Rear
Axile Assembly.
3. Blade Shaft Bearings (2): Grease daily, see page 46,
item 1, Blade Shaft Assembly.
4. Raise/Lower Adjust Tube (1): Grease daily, see page 60,
item 26, Raise/Lower Assembly.
5. Transmission Shaft Bearings (2): Grease weekly/or 25
hours, see page 70, item 28, Transmission Assembly (for self-
propelled models only).
NOTE
When cutting DRY, lubricate blade shaft bearings 2
to 3 times daily. The grease can provide an added
protective seal for the bearings.