RedMax RMSZ2500 Owner's/Operator's Manual
RedMax RMSZ2500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

RedMax RMSZ2500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up
SWEEPER
RMSZ2500
SWEEPER UNIT 000000 and up
WARNING
Before using our products, please
read this manual carefully to
understand the proper use of your
unit.
ENGINE UNIT 009766 and up
RMS9-99101(003)

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  • Page 1 California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up SWEEPER RMSZ2500 Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit. SWEEPER UNIT 000000 and up...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be...
  • Page 4: Parts Location

    1. Parts location 1. Loop Handle 2. Shoulder Strap Hanger 3. Ignition Switch 4. Throttle Cable 5. Throttle Lever 6. Throttle set Button 7. Drive shaft Housing 8. Drum Ass’y 9. Sweeper Belt 10. Spark Arrester 11. Starter Knob 12. Fuel Tank 13.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    2. Specifications RMSZ2500 Overall Size(LxWxH) ························································ 70.5(1790)x27(686)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry Weight ·········································································································· 19.8 lbs (8.91kg) Engine Type ····················································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke Gasoline Model········································································································ Zenoah GZ25N Displacement ······················································································· 1.6cu-in (25.4cm Max. Output ·································································· 1.2Hp (0.9kW)at 7500/min Idle Speed ·························································································3000±200/min Fuel ······················································································ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1) Carburetor ··················································································...
  • Page 6: Warning Labels On The Machine

    3. Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Warning/Attention (4) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the unit IMPORTANT If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the...
  • Page 7: Symbols On The Machine

    4. Symbols on the machine IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH1 AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA- TIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES WITH AN EMISSION DURABILITY PERIOD OF 300 HOURS. ENGINE FAMILY : XKZXS.0254QR ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
  • Page 8: For Safe Operation

    5. For safe operation 1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 9 5. For safe operation b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area. c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product.
  • Page 10 5. For safe operation BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area.
  • Page 11 5. For safe operation WARNING Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the Drum Ass’y stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position.
  • Page 12 HANDLING FUEL 1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or...
  • Page 13 5. For safe operation refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel. 2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
  • Page 14: Set Up

    6. Set up MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and install the screw.
  • Page 15 6. Set up SWEEPER ASSEMBLY (SE4) 1. Push one of the drum axles onto either of the two gearcase output shafts. If necessary, rotate the drum axle until the clevis pin hole in the axle aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase output shaft.
  • Page 16: Fuel

    3m(10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use.
  • Page 17 7. Fuel container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place. 2.
  • Page 18: Operation

    8. Operation STARTING ENGINE WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine.
  • Page 19 8. Operation .04 in (1~2mm) STOPPING ENGINE (OP3) 1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute. 2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position. IMPORTANT • Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever. ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE •...
  • Page 20 "scuffed" before the broom is actually put to work. • Break-in is easily accomplished by operating the RedMax Sweeper at full throttle for 3 to 5 minutes in loose gravel or similar abrasive material. Once broken in, a RedMax Sweeper...
  • Page 21 (1) Maintain a shallow working angle. (2) A steep working angle risks loss of control! The sweeper belts may rotate when the RedMax Sweeper is started! • Always maintain a firm grip when starting the RedMax Sweeper. Beware of objects that could become entangled in or be thrown by the rotating sweeper belts.
  • Page 22 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Work Safely The operator or bystanders can be injured if the RedMax Sweeper is misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your machine. WARNING Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    RedMax Sweeper gearcase oil every 40 hours of operation. REPLACING THE GEARCASE OIL (MA1) Warm the gearcase oil by running the RedMax Sweeper at varying speeds for approximately 8-10 minutes, and then switch the engine to "OFF" and disconnect the spark plug wire at the engine. Use the following procedure to remove and replace all gearcase oil.
  • Page 24 RedMax Sweeper Gearcase Oil. • Do not disturb the sealed end plug or bolt on the gearcase (leakage may occur). • Do not use the RedMax Sweeper if oil is leaking from the gearcase. Return the machine to the dealer for repairs.
  • Page 25 Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range. For a replacement plug, use the correct type specified by RedMax. (MA4) • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 26 9. Maintenance MUFFLER WARNING • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
  • Page 27 9. Maintenance waste which has attached itself to the sweeper. Note that it is necessary to remove the engine cover shown in (MA6) in order to be able to view the upper part of the cylinder. IMPORTANT • If waste gets stuck and causes blockage around the intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder fins, it may cause the engine to overheat, and that in turn may cause mechanical...
  • Page 28: Storage

    When your unit seems to need further service, please consult with our RedMax service shop in your area. • Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor.
  • Page 29: Parts List

    It is also possible that some parts may be available even after the limit of seven (7) years.] APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up SWEEPER RMSZ2500 SWEEPER UNIT 000000 and up Mar.2000 ENGINE UNIT 009766 and up...
  • Page 30 RMSZ2500 12. Parts list Fig.1 SHAFT GROUP (S/N 900101 and up) Fig.2 SWEEPER GROUP (S/N 000000 and up) Fig.3 ACCESSORY GROUP (S/N 000000 and up)
  • Page 31 18 HANGER-ASSY 99909-311 19 • HANGER-COMP 20 • • HANGER 21 • • CLAMP 99909-33021 22 • • SLEEVE 11022-05250 23 • SCREW 22036-14130 72051-14110 72051-14120 RMSZ2500 Description Part Number T3002-91000 T3002-91310 09007-00425 3540-91120 3540-91110 Description Part Number 02180-10605 72030-14120...
  • Page 32 12. Parts list Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT RMSZ2500 (S/N 009766 and up)
  • Page 33 Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT RMSZ2500 (S/N 009766 and up) Key# Description CYLINDER GASKET, base BOLT INSULATOR GASKET, insulator GASKET, carburetor SCREW REEDVALVE (S)-A • VALVECASE (S) • REEDVALVE • STOPPER • SCREW PIRE AIR (S) REEDVALVE (F)-A • VALVECASE (F) • REEDVALVE •...
  • Page 34 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 35 ZENOAH AMERICA INC. AT (770)-381-5147. IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASE.PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARD AND SEND IT TO RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOA AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS.BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
  • Page 36 (2) ans à compter de la date initiale de livraison d’une unité du modèle RMSZ2500. Les pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement sont: l'assemblage carburateur, l'assemblage bobine, le rotor, la bougie, le filtre à...

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