HEZ230S
9. Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
WARNING
• Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or performing
maintenance.
• Never alter the stick edger or take the engine apart.
• When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been
certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax stick edger.
■ BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
■ MAINTENANCE CHART
system/compornent
fuel leaks, fuel spillage
fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter
idle adjusting screw
spark plug
cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent
muffler, spark arrester, cylinder exhaust port clean
throttle lever, ignition switch
cutting parts
drive shaft
gear case
screws/nuts/bolts
cutting blade
US-14
Item to be checked
Edging mechanism
• See if attachment is loose
• Check if edges of blades are dull
Throttle
• Stiff and difficult to move
Throttle wire
• Too loose, too tight
• Stiff and difficult to move
Engine attachment
• See if fittings are loose
Fuel tank
• See if attachment is loose
• See if fuel pipe is damaged
• See if cap packing is damaged
Muffler
• See if attachment is loose
Cutting blade
• See if damaged or worn shorter than usable
length
every
procedure
before hours
use
after
✔
wipe out
✔
inspect/clean
see ■ADJUSTING
✔
IDLING SPEED (p.13)
clean and readjust
plug gap
clean
✔
check operation
replace if
✔
something's wrong
grease
grease
✔
tighten/replace
✔
inspect/replace
Response
• Tighten screws and bolts
• Sharpen or replace blades
• Repair or replace
• Adjust
• Repair or replace
• Tighten fittings
• Tighten screws and bolts
• Replace
• Replace
• Tighten screws and bolts
• Replace
every
every
25
50
100
hours
hours
note
after
after
✔
replace, if necessary
replace carburetor
if necessary
GAP: .025in(0.6~0.7mm)
✔
replace, if necessary
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
not adjusting screws
replace, if necessary