Multiquip CONCRETE SAW FS2 - Manual (Page 29)

MQ-WHITEMAN FS2 CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/01) — PAGE 29
FS2 CONCRETE SAW — MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
General maintenance practices are crucial
to the performance and longevity of your saw.
The extreme environments of sawing opera-
tions require routine cleaning, lubrication, belt
tensioning, and inspection for wear and dam-
age
The following procedures devoted to mainte-
nance can prevent serious saw damage or
malfunctioning. Before servicing or inspection,
ALWAYS park the saw on a level surface with
the blade removed, and the Console Engine ON/OFF switch &
Engine ON/OFF switch in “OFF” position.
WARNING
WARNING
Some maintenance operations may require
the engine to be run. Ensure that the mainte-
nance area is well ventilated. Exhaust contains poisonous car-
bon monoxide gas that can cause of unconsciousness and may
result in DEATH
General Engine Care
1. ENGINE CHECK : Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage,
thread nut & bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness.
2. ENGINE OIL : Check daily. Inspect with blade removed and
saw frame level on a level surface. Keep the oil clean, and
at the proper servicing level (Figure8). DO NOT OVERFILL!
SAE 10W30 of SG is recommended for general use.
3. ENGINE OIL CHANGE : Change engine oil the first month
or 20 hours of operation. Then every 3 months/ or 50 HOURS
NOTE
ALWAYS dispose of used oil in a responsible
manner. Ensure that the disposition of all hazardous
waste is handled properly. Call your Recycling
Center for information about recycling engine oil.
4. ENGINE AIR FILTER : Clean air filter 2 TO 3 times daily
when DRY cutting. See Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed
information.
5. ENGINE TANK & STRAINER : Clean every year/ or 300
hours.
6. FUEL LINE: Replace every two years/ or as necessary.
7. SPARK PLUG: Clean/adjust every 6 months/or 100 hours.
Replace every year/ or 300 hours.
Bearing Lubrication Care
There are nine (9) grease points (zerk fittings, Figure 23) on the
FS2 Concrete Saw. Use only Premium Lithium 12 based Grease,
conforming to NLG1 Grade #2 consistency.
Figure 23. Zerk Fitting
1. FRONT & REAR WHEELS: Grease daily, see page 36,
Under Carriage Assembly.
2. BLADE SHAFT BEARINGS: Grease daily, see page 38,
Blade Shaft Assembly.
NOTE
When cutting DRY, lubricate blade shaft bearings 2
to 3 times daliy. The grease can provide an added
protective seal for the bearings.
3. RAISE/LOWER DEPTH CONTROL BEARING:Grease
daily, see page 52, Manual Raise Lower Assembly
4. ADJUST TUBE: Grease daily, see page 52, Manual Raise
Lower Assembly.
5. AXLE ASSEMBLY: Grease weekly/or 25 hours, see page
36, Under Carriage Assembly.
General Cleanliness
Clean the machine daily. Remove all dust and slurry build up.
If the saw is steam cleaned, ensure that lubrication is accom-
plished AFTER steam cleaning operations.