MK Diamond MK-6000 Series - Manual (Page 29)

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Due to the dusty conditions created by sawing, it is essential to check the engine air cleaner element
daily. Remove the element and shake out the accumulated dust and dirt. Wipe out dirt from the inside
cover and from the housing. Check the engine manual for washing instructions. Stocking replacement
filters is strongly recommended.
The operation and life of the engine depends on proper maintenance. Do not start engine until en-
gine pre-check is complete. The engine pre-check consists of checking the oil, fuel level, air filter and
greasing the wheel, axle, drive unit and arbor bearings. Basic engine maintenance is shown in Main-
tenance Schedule Table on the next page. For more detailed information, please refer to the Engine
Operator Maintenance Manual and Warranty provided with the saw.
MK-6000 SaW MaintenanCe
notiCe
When breaking-in a new saw, we recommend running the engine for one hour with no load prior to
actual use on the job.
enGine
expansion tank and Cap
air CLeaner
ARBOR, AXLE, DRIVE UNIT AND WHEEL BEARINGS
Blades shaft, Axle, Drive Unit, and Wheel Bearings should be greased according to the Maintenance
Schedule table on the next page.
Use of high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF or SG. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation. For temperatures below 0ºF, 5W-
20 or 5W-30 oil is recommended. For temperatures above 0º, 10W-30 oe 10W-40 oil is recommend-
ed. Check your engine manual for other recommendations.
WarninG
Do not inspect when the engine is running.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE UNIT & TRANSMISSION GEARBOX
The fluid shipped in your hydrostatic transmission is a fluid having a viscosity equivalent to SAE
20W20. Mobil fluid 300 or any other oil equivalent to SAE 20W20 is preferred by Eaton Transmis-
sion. The expansion tank (Marker A) is marked for proper fluid level. It should be checked when unit
is cold. Do not allow the unit to run low on oil. If the unit is low, you can add oil by removing the cap
(Marker B). Remove plug (Marker C) and fill transmission gearbox with 80-90 SAE Gear Oil to lower
edge of fill hole.
B B
a
C