Maintenance - RedMax HE225F Owner's/Operator's Manual

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 Edging mechanism
2 Throttle
3 Throttle wire
4 Engine attachment
5 Fuel tank
6 Muffler
7 Cutting blade
■ 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 clean
muffler, spark arrester, cylinder exhaust port clean
throttle lever, ignition switch
cutting parts
gear case
screws/nuts/bolts
drive shaft
cutting blade
Item to be checked
• See if attachment is loose
• Check if edges of blades are dull
• Stiff and difficult to move
• Too loose, too tight
• Stiff and difficult to move
• See if fittings are loose
• See if attachment is loose
• See if fuel pipe is damaged
• See if cap packing is damaged
• See if attachment is loose
• See if damaged or worn shorter
than usable length
procedure
wipe out
inspect/clean
see ■ADJUSTING
IDLING SPEED (p.17)
clean and readjust
plug gap
check operation
replace if
something's wrong
grease
tighten/replace
grease
inspect/replace
• 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 every
25 50
before hours hours hours note
use after after
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Response
100
after
replace, if necessary
replace carburetor
if necessary
GAP: .025in(0.6~0.7mm)
replace, if necessary
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not adjusting screws
replace, if necessary
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