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G18 Engine Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LT30 rev. J2.00 - J7.04 LT40 rev. J3.00 - K3.03 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. January 2004 Form #1048...
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Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...
This manual is provided as a supplement to the equipment manufacturer’s manuals. This ® manual provides information specific to the use of this equipment on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. Refer to the sawmill operator’s manual and manufacturer's manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
Operation Starting The Engine SECTION 1 OPERATION Starting The Engine Engine Control Lights See Figure 1-1. The following indicator lights are located on the sawmill control panel. Alternator Charge Indicator: Lights up if the alternator is not charging the battery. Key Switch Indicator: Lights up when the key is in either the on or accessory (#1 or #3) position.
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Operation Starting The Engine DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. The leaking fuel or oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames. WARNING! Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position before turning the key switch to the on (#1) or accessory (#3) position.
Maintenance Safety SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for maintenance intervals and procedures unless oth- erwise instructed in this manual. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for dusty conditions. IMPORTANT! This manual only provides information about additional procedures or procedures to be performed at dif- ferent time intervals than found in the manufacturer's manu- als.
Maintenance Cooling System Cooling System Wash the engine or brush off sawdust and debris every 50 hours of operation. Clean the grass screen, cooling fins, and external surfaces. Remove any dust, dirt or oil. See engine manual for further instructions. G1801doc121817 Maintenance...
Maintenance Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner WARNING! Always wear proper and necessary safety equipment when performing service functions. Proper safety equipment includes eye protection, breathing protec- tion, hand protection and foot protection. Service the pre-cleaner every four hours of operation. Service by gently shaking excess sawdust and debris from the foam piece.
Maintenance Fuel Filter Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 hours of operation or as required for engine perfor- mance. G1801doc121817 Maintenance...
Maintenance Battery Battery Check the battery electrolyte level every 50 hours of operation. See manufacturer’s man- ual for instructions. DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries.
Maintenance Alternator Belt Alternator Belt Adjust the alternator belt as needed. Check the alternator belt for tension and wear when battery is not charging properly or when the alternator belt is squealing. To tighten the belt, loosen the adjustment bolt and lock washer. Pivot the alternator away from the motor until the belt has 3/16"...
Maintenance RPM Adjustments RPM Adjustments WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any engine service. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Check the RPM with a tachometer after the first 20 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter. See Table 2-1.
Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance Clean and inspect the spark arresters every 50 hours of operation. Replace if damaged. Inspect the spark plugs every 100 hours of operation. Remove any deposits and adjust gap if necessary. See engine manual for further information. CAUTION! Do not remove the plug wire to check for electri- cal spark.
Replacement Parts Fuel Tank SECTION 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS Fuel Tank 3H0415C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. TANK ASSEMBLY, 5-GALLON RED GASOLINE A12285 Tank, 5-Gallon Red Fuel P12167 Pickup, 9" Fuel P12172 Cap, 3 or 5-Gallon Fuel Tank P09683 Fitting, 1/4"...
Replacement Parts Engine Mount Assembly Engine Mount Assembly 3H0509-3 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. MOUNT KIT, KOHLER ENGINE 016319 Mount Weldment, Kohler Engine 014514 BUSHING ASSEMBLY, MOTOR MOUNT 016380 Bushing, 2” OD x 2” 016378 ...
INDEX maintenance air cooling system alternator belt battery fuel filter miscellaneous RPM adjustments parts list engine assembly engine mount assembly fuel tank pulley guards starting G1801doc121817 Index...
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