RedMax SGCX2600S - Manual (Page 20)

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8. Maintenance
MA1
■ BLADE MAINTENANCE
Use protective gloves whenever inspecting,
removing, sharpening, and installing the blade.
• Wipe off dust and dirt attached to the blade, and
oil it after every use.
• As the extent of wear differs by each cutter
depending on use conditions, rotate the blade
position at intervals.
To Remove Blades: (MA1)
1. Turn over the machine and remove the bottom
cover by removing the four cross-slotted screws.
2. Loosen the four socket screws and remove the
lower blade.
3. Loosen the four socket screws and remove the
upper blade.
(1) Upper blade (2) Lower blade (3) Bottom cover
To Install Blades:
The upper and lower blades are interchangeable.
When fastening the blade mounting screws, torque
them uniformly (Torque: 100 to 130 in-lbs)(Torque:
11.3 ~ 14.8 N.m.).
WARNING
■ MAINTENANCE CHART
first first every every every
10 20 25 50 100
system/compornent procedure before hours hours hours hours hours note
use after after after after after
oil level check/add oil, if needed ✔
oil change oil ✔ ✔ recheck before long-
term storage
fuel filter, air filter check/clean ✔ ✔ replace if needed
fuel tank clean/fill the correct fuel ✔
fuel leaks, fuel spillage wipe out ✔
idle adjusting screw see ■adjusting idling ✔ replace, carburetor
speed(p.17) if needed
spark plug clean and readjust ✔ GAP: .025in(0.655mm)
plug gap replace if needed
the valve to rocker arm clearance check/clean ✔ ✔ adjust, if necessary
cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent clean ✔
muffler, spark arrester, cylinder clean ✔
exhaust port, combustion chamber
throttle lever, ignition switch
check operation ✔
cutting parts replace if something’s ✔
wrong
debris guard make sure to attach ✔
gear case/cutter case grease ✔
screws/nuts/bolts tighten/replace ✔ ✔ not adjusting screws
ENGINE
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