Blade Drive System; Tach/ Hourmeter Mk-20 Series; Water System; Unpacking, Assembly And Preparation - MK Diamond Products MK-2013 HSP Owner's Manual

blade drive system

The blade drive shaft pulleys are connected to both the engine and to the frame mounted blade shaft. Matched v-belts are connected
to the pulleys providing engine power to the blade shaft. The one (1) inch diameter blade shaft is supported by two self-aligning pillow
block bearings. The uniquely designed right and left blade shaft allows for cutting within two (2) inches of any wall.
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tach/ Hourmeter MK-20 Series

A digital readout tach/hourmeter is factory installed on all MK-20 Series models. When the engine is running, the display will indicate
the engines RPM. When the engine is shut off, the display will switch to run time, initially in minutes, and then switching to hours after
the first hour of operation.

water system

The water system of this saw provides water to both sides of the saw blade from inside the blade guard. The saw includes a hose bib
hookup and water flow control valve.

Unpacking, Assembly and Preparation

Your MK-20 Series has been shipped from the factory fully assembled and requires only minimal service to insure proper machine
preparation prior to use. The following instructions should be followed closely. Carefully remove carton, packing materials and the
MK-20 Series from the pallet. The saw has been thoroughly inspected and test operated before shipping and should not require
any additional adjustments prior to use. Check each item with the illustration making certain all items are accounted for and in good
visual condition before discarding any packing materials. If there are any missing or damaged parts, call customer service on our toll
free number: 1-(800) 421-2222 for instructions before proceeding further. CONTENTS OF CARTON: saw, wrench, engine manual,
warranty card, owners manual.
Warning
For your own safety, never start engine until all assembly steps are complete. Read and familiarize yourself with all controls and
features of this saw as shown in the illustration before beginning operations. (Descriptions and illustrations are as accurate as possible
at the time of publication. Illustrations may include optional equipment or accessories and may not show all models covered by this
literature). The handlebar and pointer assemblies are shipped in the carton without attachment to the main saw frame. Upon removal
of the saw from the carton and pallet, the handlebars should be placed in their correct mounting tube positions attached to the rear of
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the MK-20 Series main frame. Fasteners (3/8-16 bolts, washers, and nuts) have been placed in the plastic owners tube attached to
the saw with the manual. Remove these fasteners and use them to attach the handlebar and pointer assembly to the main frame as
indicated in the exploded drawing.

Initial Servicing

The engine must be thoroughly lubricated, and filled with fuel prior to break-in or use. Refer to manufactures instructions for details of
service for the engine. The section on Maintenance in this manual describes the required periodic maintenance required under normal
use.

engine preparation

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The engine may be shipped with oil in the crank case. Check crankcase dipstick. To fill the crankcase with oil, place the engine level.
In order for this to be accomplished the blade must not be installed, and the depth adjustment must be down (until the engine is level).
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Refer to the manufacturers instructions for details on the type and amount of oil required. Since the proper amount of oil is important
oil
for safe operation, check the oil level of the engine each time you put fuel in the gas tank. Remember that the engine and oil must be
warm and your saw must be on level ground to get an accurate reading.
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The engine is designed to operate on regular grade unleaded gasoline only. Adding fuel to the tank should be accomplished only
fuel
when the engine is stopped and cool. Care should be taken to prevent spilling fuel over any part of the console or engine.
Warning
In the event of a fuel spill do not attempt to start the engine until the spilled fuel has been wiped up and the area is completely dry.
When filling the fuel tank do not overfill. Always leave enough area for expansion due to environmental heating.
MK-20 SERIES
Revision 09/06, Effective Date September 18, 2006
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