Maintenance
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3-1 WM doc 2/21/22 Maintenance
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for maintenance intervals and procedures unless otherwise instructed in this manual. Fol-
low the manufacturer’s recommendations for dusty conditions.
NOTICE This manual only provides information about additional procedures or proce-
dures to be performed at different time intervals than found in the manufacturer's manu-
als. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for complete maintenance instructions.
WARNING! Clean sawdust from all guards, vents, control boxes, or any
area where sawdust may gather after every shift. Failure to do so may
result in fire, causing death or serious injury.
3.1 Safety
Use caution when performing maintenance or service to the engine.
DANGER! Take proper protective measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc.
Ensure loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members.
DANGER! Do not touch or perform service functions on a hot engine. Allow the engine to
cool sufficiently before beginning any service function. Hot engine components will cause
serious burns.
WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any engine service.
WARNING! Wear eye, hand, and foot protection equipment when performing service
functions.
3.2 Battery
Check the battery electrolyte level every 50 hours of operation. See manufacturer’s manual for instructions.
DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times.
Wear a face shield when working on batteries.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
3.3 Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner
WARNING! Always wear proper and necessary safety equipment when performing ser-
vice functions. Proper safety equipment includes eye protection, breathing protection,
hand protection and foot protection.
Service the pre-cleaner every four hours of operation by gently shaking excess sawdust and debris from the foam piece.
