RedMax BCX2600S Owner's manual

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
BRUSHCUTTERS
T3032-93110 (004)
BCX2600S
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Before using our brushcutters,
please read this manual carefully to
understand the proper use of your
unit.
WARNING
DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up ENGINE UNIT 900101 and up
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :

SAFETY FIRST
Instructions contained in warnings within this
manual marked with a symbol concern
critical points which must be taken into
consideration to prevent possible serious
bodily injury, and for this reason you are
requested to read all such instructions
carefully and follow them without fail.
■WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL
This mark indicates instructions which must be
followed in order to prevent accidents which could
lead to serious bodily injury or death.
This mark indicates instructions which must be
followed, or it leads to mechanical failure,
breakdown, or damage.
This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the
use of the product.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
WARNING
CONTENTS
1. Parts location …………………………………4
2. Specifications …………………………………4
3. Warning labels on the machine ……………5
4. Symbols on the machine ……………………6
5. For safe operation ……………………………7
6. Set up…………………………………………13
7. Oil / Fuel………………………………………15
8. Operation ……………………………………17
9. Maintenance …………………………………20
10. Cleaning and storage ………………………28
11. Optional blade usage ………………………29
12. Troubleshooting guide………………………34
13. Parts list………………………………………35

2. Specifications
■BCX2600S
Overall size(LxWxH)······················································ 72.5(1840)x12.5(320)x13.6(345) in(mm)
Dry weight w/o acc.····························································································· 11.6 lbs (5.25kg)
Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 4-stroke gasoline
Model··········································································································· Zenoah F26A
Displacement ····················································································· 1.65cu-in (26.2cm3)
Max. output ································································· 1.05Hp (0.8kW)at 7500/min-1(rpm)
Idle speed··························································································3200±200/min-1(rpm)
Fuel····································································································· Unleaded Gasoline
Carburetor ··················································································· Walbro Diaphragm type
Spark plug···························································································Champion RDZ19H
Fuel tank capacity·······························································································20.0 fl.oz (0.59 )
Transmission··········································································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft
Reduction ratio ····················································································································· 1.357
Cutting head rotating direction ················································ Counter-clockwise(Operator view)
Standard Accessories
4 in. 2-line Head ········································································································ 1 pc.
Shoulder Strap ·········································································································· 1 pc.
Goggle······················································································································· 1 pc.
Tool Kit ······················································································································ 1 pc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1. Parts location
1. Loop handle
2. Shoulder strap hanger
3. Ignition switch
4. Throttle cable
5. Throttle lever
6. Throttle set button
7. Drive shaft housing
8. Debris guard
9. Cutting line head
4
10. Gear case
11. Spark arrester
12. Fuel tank
13. Oil port
14. Starter knob
15. Choke lever
16. Primer pump
17. Air cleaner cover

(1)Read owner's manual before operating
this machine.
(2)Wear head, eye and ear protection.
(3)Warning/Attention
(4)Keep all children, bystanders and
helpers 15 meters away from the
brushcutter
If warning label peel off or become soiled
and impossible to read, you should contact
the dealer from which you purchased the
product to order new labels and affix them in
the required location(s).
Never modify your brushcutter.
We won't warrant the machine, if you use
the remodeled brushcutter or you don't
observe the proper usage written in the
manual.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
3. Warning labels on the machine
5
(1)Lire le mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser
cette machine.
(2)Porter un casque de sécurité, des
lunettes de sécurité et un casque
antibruit.
(3)Avertissement/Attention
(4)Interdire aux enfants ou à toute
personne de s’approcher dans un
rayon de 15 mètres de la
débroussailleuse.
Si les étiquettes d’avertissement se
décollent, deviennent sales ou impossible à
lire, commander de nouvelles étiquettes
auprès du revendeur pour les remplacer.
Ne pas modifier la débroussailleuse.
La garantie sera annulée si la
débroussailleuse a été modifiée ou
utilisée de manière non conforme aux
instructions de ce mode d’emploi.
AVERTISSEMENT
IMPORTANT

6
For safe operation and maintenance,
symbols are carved in relief on the machine.
According to these indications, please be
careful not to take a mistake.
(a)The port to refuel the “UNLEADED FUEL”
Position:
FUEL TANK CAP
(b)The direction to close the choke
Position:
AIR CLEANER COVER
(c) The direction to open the choke
Position:
AIR CLEANER COVER
4. Symbols on the machine
Des symboles en relief ont été placés sur la
machine pour assurer la sécurité à l’usage et
faciliter l’entretien. Prendre soin d’observer
les indications suivantes afin d’éviter les
erreurs.
(a)Orifice de remplissage du carburant
“Essence sans plomb”
Emplacement :
BOUCHON DU RESERVOIR DE
CARBURANT
(b)Position fermée du starter
Emplacement:
CAPOT DU FILTRE A AIR
(c) Position ouverte du starter
Emplacement:
CAPOT DU FILTRE A AIR
IMPORTANT
ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA PH1
AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA
EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL
OFF-ROAD ENGINES WITH AN EMISSION
DURABILITY PERIOD OF 300 HOURS.
ENGINE FAMILY : XKZXS.0264YZ;EM
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 26.2cc
REFERTO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE-
NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U.S.
EPA PH1 et 2000 ainsi qu’aux autres dispositions
ultérieures de la réglementation concernant la pollution
de l’air pour les petits moteurs tout-terrain avec une
période de durabilité opour les émissions de 300 heures.
Type de moteur : XKZXS.0264YZ;EM
Cylindrée du moteur : 26,2cc
Se référer au Manuel de l’utilisateur pour les
spécifications d’entretien et les réglages.
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR

7
5. For safe operation
1. Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and follow all safety
and operating instructions.
2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer
to it later whenever any questions arise. Also
note, if you have any questions which cannot
be answered herein, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the product.
3. Always be sure to include this manual when
selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the
ownership of this product.
4. Never allow children or anyone unable to fully
understand the directions given in the manual
to use the machine.
■WORKING CONDITION
1. When using the product, you should wear proper
clothing and protective equipment.
(1)Helmet
(2)Ear protectors
(3)Protection goggles or face protector
(4)Thick work gloves
(5)Non-slip-sole work boots
2. And you should carry with you.
(1)Attached tools and files
(2)Properly reserved fuel
(3)Spare blade
(4)Things to notify your working area (rope,
warning signs)
(5)Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)
(6)Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)
3. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear
anything which might be caught by a moving
part of the unit. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder length.
■WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE
1. Never start the engine inside a closed room or
building. Exhaust gases contain dangerous
carbon monoxide.
2. Never use the product,
a. when the ground is slippery or when you can’t
maintain a steady posture.

8
b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other
times when your field of vision might be
limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear
view of the working area.
c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at
times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any
other times when weather conditions might
make it unsafe to use the product.
■WORKING PLAN
1. You should never use the product when under
the influence of alcohol, when suffering from
exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from
drowsiness as a result of having taken cold
medicine or at any other time when a possibility
exists that your judgment might be impaired or
that you might not be able to operate the product
properly and in a safe manner.
2. When planning your work schedule, allow plenty
of time to rest. Limit the amount of time over
which the product is to be used continuously to
somewhere around 30~40 minutes per session,
and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work
sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of
work performed in a single day under 2 hours or
less.
1. If you don’t observe the working time, or
working manner (See ■USING THE
PRODUCT), Repetitive Stress Injury(RSI)
could occur.
If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling
of your fingers or any other part of your
body, see a doctor before getting worse.
2. To avoid noise complaints, in general,
operate product between 8a.m. and 5p.m. on
weekdays and 9a.m. to 5p.m. weekends.
Check and follow the local regulations as to sound
level and hours of operations for the product.
NOTE
WARNING
5. For safe operation

■BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of
the person using the product should be
considered a hazardous area into which no one
should enter. If necessary yellow warning rope,
warning signs should be placed around the
perimeter of the area. When work is to be
performed simultaneously by two or more
persons, care should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check for the presence
and locations of other people working so as to
maintain a distance between each person
sufficient to ensure safety.
2. Check the condition of working area to avoid any
accident by hitting hidden obstacles such as
stumps, stones, cans, or broken grass.
Remove any obstacle before beginning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners and
fuel leakage. Make sure that the cutting
attachment is properly installed and securely
fastened.
4. Be sure the debris guard is firmly attached in
place.
5. Always use the shoulder strap. Adjust the strap
for comfort before starting the engine. The strap
should be adjusted so the left hand can
comfortably hold the handlebar grip
approximately waist high.
■STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 feet
(15m) away from the operating point. If you are
approached, immediately stop the engine.
2. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch
mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to
rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting
the throttle into the start position. When starting
the engine, place the product onto the ground in
a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as
to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the
throttle come into contact with any obstacle
when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT
5. For safe operation
9

10 
Never place the throttle into the high speed
position when starting the engine.
3. After starting the engine, check to make sure
that the cutting attachment stops rotating when
the throttle is moved fully back to its original
position. If it continues to rotate even after the
throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the
engine and take the unit to your authorized Red
Max servicing dealer for repair.
■USING THE PRODUCT
Cut only materials recommended by the
manufacturer. And use only for tasks explained
in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using
your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart
(slightly further apart than the width of your
shoulders) so that your weight is distributed
evenly across both legs, and always be sure to
maintain a steady, even posture while working.
2. Keep cutting attachment below waist level.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level
required to perform cutting work, and never raise
the speed of the engine above the level
necessary.
4. If the unit start to shake or vibrate, turn off the
engine and check the whole unit. Do not use it
until the trouble has been properly corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away from rotating
cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
6. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other
metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in
operation or immediately after shutting down the
engine. Doing so could result in serious burns or
electrical shock.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
5. For safe operation

• IF SOMEONE COMES
1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times.
Warn adults to keep pets and children away
from the area. Be careful if you are approached.
Injury may result from flying debris.
2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you
while working, always be sure to turn off the
engine before turning around.
■MAINTENANCE
1. In order to maintain your product in proper
working order, perform the maintenance and
checking operations described in the manual at
regular intervals.
2. Always be sure to turn off the engine before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
The metallic parts reach high temperatures
immediately after stopping the engine.
3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any
other part, or when replacing the oil or any
lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax
products or products which have been
certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax
product.
4. In the event that any part must be replaced or
any maintenance or repair work not described in
this manual must be performed, please contact a
representative from the store nearest RedMax
authorized servicing dealer for assistance.
5. Do not use any accessory or attachment other
than those bearing the RedMax mark and
recommended for the unit.
6. Under no circumstances should you ever take
apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing so
might result in the product becoming damaged
during operation or the product becoming unable
to operate properly.
■HANDLING FUEL
1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed
to run on a raw fuel which is highly flammable
gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the
WARNING
5. For safe operation
11 

12 
5. For safe operation
tank of the unit in any place where there is a
boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,
welding sparks, or any other source of heat or
fire which might ignite the fuel.
2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling
its fuel tank.
3. When refilling the tank, always turn off the
engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful
look around to make sure that there are no
sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before
refueling.
4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if
any fuel spillage occurs during refueling.
5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly
onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a
spot 10 feet or more away from where it was
refueled before turning on the engine.
■TRANSPORTATION
1. When hand-carrying the product, cover over the
cutting part if necessary, lift up the unit and carry
it paying attention to the cutting part.
2. Never transport the product over rough roads
over long distances by vehicle without removing
all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might
leak from the tank during transport.

■MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1)
1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch
housing and rotate it by hand to check that the
driveshaft is engaged with the gears.
2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the clutch
housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning
holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube
and install the screw. When difficult to engage,
twist the engine slightly.
3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screws.
Tighten the screws gradually by turns.
■CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE
1. Remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint
on the top of the carburetor. (SE2)
■CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES
• Connect the switch wires between the engine
and the main unit. Connect the wire to the same
color receiver on the main unit.
■INSTALLING HANDLE
• Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it
at a location that is comfortable to you. (SE3)
(1)About 19 inches (48cm)
■INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD
• Put the debris guard on the gear box, attach it
with the 4 screws and hardware provided. (SE4)
(1)Debris Guard
(2)Plate
(3)Screw
IMPORTANT
6. Set up
SE1
SE2
(1)
SE3
(1)
(2)
(3)
SE4
13 

14 
6. Set up
SE5 ■INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD (SE5)
1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the
supplied tool into the upper holder on the gear
box, loosen and remove the hexagon nut(left-
handed)
2. Fit the holder attached to the upper holder. Then
screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over
the holders. Hand-tighten it securely.
■BALANCE UNIT
1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Slide clamp up or down until unit balances with
head just touching on the ground. (SE6)
SE6

■RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil
before each use and change the oil regularly.
Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can
cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a
high-quality SAE30 weight oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SH.
■ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE-INITIAL USE
1. Install the funnel spout.
2. Place the unit on a flat lever surface.
3. Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase.
Pour 3.4 fl oz(100ml) oil into the crankcase.
up to the : top of the dipstick
Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
4. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and
reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the
proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil before each use and
change as needed as shown in Maintenance
section.
■RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors
can explode if they if they are ignited. To avoid
serious personal injury, always stop the engine
and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep
sparks and open flames away from the area.
Pressure can build up in the fuel tank. Loosen
the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
7. Oil / Fuel
15 

16 
Old fuel is usually the main reason for the unit not
running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean,
unleaded fuel.
Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs moisture (water). As
little as 1% moisture in the fuel can cause it to
separate and form acids when stored. If this type of
fuel must be used, use fresh fuel (less than 60
days old).
■DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and one
or more oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or
MTBE (ether).
■USE OF BLENDED FUELS
If you choose to use a blended fuel or its use is
unavoidable, the following precautions are
recommended.
1. Always use fresh unleaded fuel per your
operator's manual.
2. Use the special additive STA-BIL® or an
equivalent.
3. Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the
unit.
4. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before
storing the unit.
■USE OF FUEL ADDITIVES
The use of fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas
Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and
minimize the formation of gum deposits. Add 0.8oz
(23ml) per gallon of fuel per instructions on
container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the
unit's fuel tank. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel
fresh for up to six(6) months.
NOTE
7. Oil / Fuel

■STARTING ENGINE
The cutting head will start rotating upon the
engine starts.
1. Check the oil level in crankcase (See ■OIL
LEVEL at p.22).
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded
fuel (See p.16) up to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the
cutting head off the ground and clear of
surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon
starting of the engine.
4. Push the primer pump several times until
overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP1)
5. Move the choke lever downward to the “Start”
position. (OP1)
6. Set the ignition switch to the “start” position.
While pulling the throttle lever, push the set
button, and release the throttle, then the throttle
lever is in the “start” position. (OP2)
7. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter
knob briskly. (OP3)
(1) Choke Lever (2) Run (3) Start
(4) Primer Pump
(5) Ignition Switch (6) Start (7) Stop
(8) Throttle Set Button
• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by
releasing the knob. Such actions can cause
starter failures.
8. When the engine has started or sounds like it
wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls), move the
choke lever gradually upword to the “Run”
position. In the case the engine has not started
after opening the choke, pull the starter knob
briskly to start the engine. (OP3)
9. Allow the engine to warm up for a several
minutes before starting operation.
1. When restarting the engine immediately after
stopping it, leave the choke “RUN” position.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
WARNING
8. Operation
OP1
(5)
(8)
(6)
(7)
OP2
OP3
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18 
8. Operation
2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start
due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to
start after several attempts, open the choke and
repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug
and dry it.
■STOPPING ENGINE (OP2)
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for
a half minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position.
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
engine while pulling the throttle lever.
■ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP4)
1. When the engine tends stop frequently at idling
mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw
counter-clockwise.
(1)Idle Adjusting Screw
• Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling
speed.
■ADJUSTING THE WIRE PLAY (OP5)
1. Place the throttle lever to the fully returned
position.
2. Pull the throttle cable and check the play is
proper range (0.04~0.08in)(1~2mm).
3. If the play is too large, bend the wire bracket to
left side (i.e. cable side) by plier etc.
And if the play is too small, bend the wire
bracket to right side (i.e. carburetor side) by plier
etc.
(1)Wire bracket
• Too large play causes wire out from the position.
Too small play causes throttle lever does not
stay at idling position.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
IMPORTANT
OP4
IDLE SPEED: 3200rpm
(1)
0.04~0.08 inch
(1~2mm)
OP5

■CUTTING WORK (LINE HEAD USAGE)
1. Always wear eye protection such as safety
goggles. Never lean over the rotating cutting
head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown
into eyes and face and cause serious
personal injury.
2. Keep the debris guard in place at all times
when the unit is operated.
TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS
• Always remember that the TIP of the line does
cutting. You will achieve better results by not
crowding the line into the cutting area. Allow the
unit to trim at its own pace.
1. Hold the unit so the head is off the ground and is
tilted about 20 degrees toward the sweep
direction. (OP6)
2. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from
your left to the right.
3. Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy
growth. The rate of cutting motion will depend on
the material being cut. Heavy growth will require
slower action than will light growth.
4. Never swing the unit so hard as you are in
danger of losing your balance or control of the
unit.
5. Try to control the cutting motion with the hip
rather than placing the full workload on the arm
and hands.
6. Take precautions to avoid wire, grass and dead,
dry, long-stem weeds from wrapping around the
head shaft. Such materials can stall the head
and cause the clutch to slip, resulting in damage
to the clutch system if repeated frequently.
ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH
• Your brushcutters is equipped with a semi- auto
type nylon line head that allows the operator to
advance the line without stopping the engine.
When the line becomes short, lightly tap the
head on the ground while running the engine at
full throttle.
• Each time the head is bumped, the line advance
about 1 inch(25.4 mm). For better effect, tap the
head on bear ground or hard soil. Avoid
bumping in thick, tall grass as the engine may
stall by overload.
WARNING
8. Operation
OP6
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20 
9. Maintenance
■REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
1. For replacement line, use a diameter of .095
in(2.4mm). The spool is capable for a line upto
27ft(8 m)on the 4” head. Avoid using a larger line
as it may cut down the trimming performance.
For safety reasons, do not use metalreinforced
line.
2. Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of the
spool housing to unhook the bottom cap. (MA1)
3. Take out the spool and pull off the old line. Put
one end of new line through the spool holes and
pull it until the length is equal between each part
of the line. (MA2)
4. Wind up the line in the correct direction as
indicated on the spool. (MA3)
5. Hook each end of the line in the slot on the edge
of the spool, and then put the ends through the
eyelets on the housing. Make sure that the
spring and the washers are in place. (MA4)
6. While holding the spool against the housing, pull
the line ends to release them from the slot.
7. Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the hook
WARNING
MA1
MA2
MA3
■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.18) 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 grease ✔
screws/nuts/bolts tighten/replace ✔✔not adjusting screws
ENGINESHAFT
MA4