Battery Preparation; Hydrostatic Transmission; Mounting The Blade; Front Pointer Alignment - MK Diamond Products MK-2013 HSP Owner's Manual

Battery Preparation

The 12 volt battery is shipped wet and charged. Connect the battery leads accourding to the following steps to ensure that power is
provided to the engines electric starter.
1. Remove the front tower panel (item L17 or LA25) to obtain access to the batery terminals.
2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to the Positive battery terminal. Tighten the cap screw and nut securely to assure proper
electrical contact.
Warning
When tightening the positive (+) battery cable end, do not contact the Negative (-) battery terminal with the wrench or other metallic
objects. This could cause an electrical short and electrical sparking or an explosion of the battery. Be careful not to connect the battery
in reverse polarity, as this will short circuit the battery charging system causing the fuse on the engine to become damaged, and also
possibly resulting in an explosion of the battery.
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3. Connect the Negative (-) battery cable end to the negative (-) terminal. Tighten the cap screw and nut securely to assure proper
electrical contact.
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4. Electric power is now available for engine starting. Replace the front tower panel securely.

hydrostatic transmission

The Hydro-Static Transmission is factory filled with fluid having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20 W 20.
Check the oil level on the expansion tank to ensure that the transmission has adequate fluid.
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Do not overfill the expansion tank. Notice that the full level line is near the bottom of the expansion
tank. Over filling will result in rupturing the seals on the hydromatic transmission and subsequent
mechanical damage.

mounting the blade

When mounting the blade, locate the direction arrow on the blade and install the blade in the proper orientation. The blade rotates
clockwise when viewed from the right side of the saw.
The blade must be properly fitted over the blade shaft and drive pin. The drive pin must project through the hole in the blade and into
the flange for proper performance. When tightening the blade shaft nut against the outside of the flange, tighten securely. Blade shaft
threads are left-hand on the right side of the saw, and right-hand on the left of the saw.
WARNING
operate the saw with the front of the blade guard raised. Ensure that blade exposure does not exceed 180 degrees during operation.
When installing the blade insure that the blade shaft and flanges are free of dirt and all foreign material before mounting blade on the
arbor shaft. Tightening the blade against a uneven surface can cause fracture of an abrasive blade or cause the blade to run out of
alignment, which will result in excessive blade wear. Before mounting the blade on the arbor shaft, check to be sure the shaft is not
damaged and the threads are clear of dirt and residue.

front pointer alignment

The front pointer is set in line at the factory. However, the pointer should be checked for proper alignment with the blade after every
use. The following are the procedures for aligning the pointer with the blade, with the engine shut off.
1. Using a straight edge, carefully mark a line 12 feet long on a smooth level concrete surface.
2. Place saw parallel to line. Lower blade and center it over the line.
3. With the blade centered over the line and the saw frame parallel to the line, lower the front pointer assembly and position the
pointer over the line.
4. Finally, roll the saw along the entire length of the line. The saw should lead off no more than 6 inches to the left in 12 feet of
forward travel. Adjust the pointer in or out if the lead-off is outside this parameter.
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DO NOT operate without the proper blade guard covering the blade! DO NOT
Revision 09/06, Effective Date September 18, 2006
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