Maintenance - MULTIQUIP STREET PRO 2 Operation And Parts Manual

Maintenance

See the engine manual supplied with your
machine for appropriate
engine maintenance schedule and
troubleshooting guide for problems.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING WARNING
General maintenance practices are crucial to the
performance and longevity of your saw. The extreme
environments of sawing operations require routine
cleaning, lubrication, belt tensioning, and inspection for
wear and damage
The following procedures devoted to main-
tenance can prevent serious saw damage
or malfunctioning. Before servicing or in-
spection, ALWAYS park the saw on a level
surface with the blade removed, and the
Console Engine ON/OFF switch & Engine
ON/OFF switch in "OFF" position.
Some maintenance operations may re-
quire the engine to be run. Ensure that
the maintenance area is well ventilated.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas that can cause of unconscious-
ness and may result in DEATH.
CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before
servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance
work on a hot! engine.
General Cleanliness
Clean the machine daily. Remove all dust and slurry build up.
If the saw is steam cleaned, ensure that lubrication is accom-
plished AFTER steam cleaning operations.
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MQ SP2 CE SAW — MAINTENANCE
WARNING WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING
ALWAYS ensure that both ENGINE ON/
OFF switches (on the handlebar and on
the engine) are in the "OFF" position, and
that the spindle has COMPLETELY
STOPPED ROTATING before performing
any of the the following operations:
■
REMOVING or INSTALLING blades
■
ADJUSTING front or rear pointers
■
LUBRICATING any components
■
REMOVING engine mounting bolts
■
INSPECTING, ADJUSTING, OR
REPLACING drivebelt, spindle, spindle bearings or
ANY engine part
■
REMOVING blade or belt guards
General Engine Care
Engine check:
Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut & bolt
tightness, and overall cleanliness.
Engine oil:
Check daily. Inspect with blade removed and saw frame
level on a level surface. Keep the oil clean, and at the proper
servicing level (Figure 7). DO NOT OVERFILL! SAE 10W-
30 of SG is recommended for general use.
Engine oil change:
Change engine oil the first month or 20 hours of operation.
Then every 3 months/or 50 HOURS of operation. See Engine
Owner's Manual for detailed information.
NOTE
Saw Blade Removal and Installation
See page 22.
Engine air filter:
See Engine Owner's Manual for detailed information.
D
ALWAYS dispose of used oil in a
responsible manner. Ensure that
the disposition of all hazardous
waste is handled properly. Call
your Recycling Center for
information about recycling engine
oil.