Gearcase; General Cleaning And Tightening; Storage - Maruyama E270 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Gearcase

Maintenance Interval
The gearcase should be checked for lubrication after
each 30 hours of use.
Gearcase Lubrication
Bearing Lube
(P/N 211337)
Gearcase
Attaching Shaft
Remove the cutting attachment and the boss adapter.
Clean any dirt and debris from the area between the
boss adapter and the gearcase. Remove the grease
plug from the side of the gearcase. While rotating the
attaching shaft, inject lithium-base bearing lube (P/N
211337) through the plug hole until the gearcase is
full. Reinstall the boss adapter and grease plug.

General Cleaning and Tightening

WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When engine is running, Edger blade is
rotating and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with rotating Edger blade or
other moving parts could cause serious
personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always turn off your Edger before you
clean or perform any maintenance on it.
The MARUYAMA Edger will provide maximum
performance for many, many hours if it is maintained
properly. Good maintenance includes regular
checking of all fasteners for correct tightness, and
cleaning the entire machine.
Grease Plug
Plug Hole
Boss Adapter
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Storage

For long term storage of the Edger:
1. Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage
container.
2. Pump the primer bulb on the carburetor until all
fuel is discharged through the clear fuel return
hose.
3. Run the engine to remove any fuel that may
remain in the carburetor.
4. Perform all regular maintenance procedures and
any needed repairs.
5. Remove the spark plug and squirt a very small
amount of oil into the cylinder.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Oil may squirt out of the spark plug open-
ing when you pull the starter grip.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Oil can cause eye injuries.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Protect your eyes and keep your face
away from the spark plug opening.
6. Pull the starter grip once.
7. Slowly pull the starter grip to bring the piston to
the top of the cylinder (TDC).
8. Reinstall the spark plug.
9. Store the Edger in a dry place away from
excessive heat, sparks or open flame.