SP4012 MACHINE MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY
• NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE
IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID
STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY.
• CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE
ON/OFF AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE. OTHERWISE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR AS WELL AS MACHINE DAMAGE.
• ALL MACHINE PARTS MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND HAVE
TIME TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE OR
SEVERE INJURY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY SERIOUS BURNS AND/OR
DISMEMBERMENT.
• DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE WITHOUT A COMPLETE NUMBER OF
TEETH IN THE CUTTER WHEEL PROPERLY INSTALLED. EXCESSIVE
MACHINE VIBRATION WILL OCCUR CAUSING PREMATURE BEARING
FAILURE AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
• PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
SERVICE ON A MACHINE.
• Check engine oil at dipstick daily; take
reading with engine sitting level (see
photos). Add recommended oil and
change oil as required. (See engine
owners’ manual.)
SP4012 Engine Filters
0200102C Air - Main Filter
0200102D Air - Safety Filter
0200102E1 Oil Filter
INCORRECT POSITION
CORRECT POSITION