Maintenance
Maintenance
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3-1 WM doc 11/21/22 Maintenance
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 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
procedures to be performed at different time intervals than found in the manu-
facturer's manuals. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for complete mainte-
nance instructions.
3.2 Safety
Use caution when performing maintenance or service to the engine.
DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against
rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc.
Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose
clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members.
Never touch or perform service functions on a hot engine.
WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any engine service. Failure
to do so may result in serious injury.
Wear proper (eye, breathing, hand, and foot) safety equipment when perform-
ing service functions.
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.
3.3 Cooling System
Wash the engine or brush off sawdust and debris every 50 hours of operation.
Clean any screens, cooling fins, and all external surfaces.
Remove any dust, dirt, or oil.
See engine manual for further instructions.
3.4 Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner every four hours of operation by gently shaking excess sawdust and debris from the foam piece.
Clean the air filter (air cleaner element) and pre-cleaner (element wrapper) every eight hours of operation.
Replace the air filter (cleaner) every 200 hours of operation.
Replace the pre-cleaner (element wrapper) every 2000 hours of operation.
See the engine manual for further instructions.
