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Changing Engine Oil:
• Turn machine Start Switch (DD) to OFF (0) position.
Let engine cool. Use Depth Control (EE) to tilt machine
slightly backwards.
• Reposition Oil Drain Hose (NN) to side of machine.
Set a suitable container, large enough to hold engine oil
capacity, beside machine to catch oil.
• Open end of Oil Drain Hose (NN), and let oil drain into
container. After oil is drained, replace Oil Drain Hose
(NN) end, tighten securely, return hose to original position.
• Fill engine with recommended quantity of oil - see en-
gine manual for details.
• Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner.
Battery Maintenance (FS 520 / FS 524):
This engine starting battery (RR) is a sealed unit and
will never require the addition of water. Keep the top of
the battery and the cable connections clean and free of
corrosion. Coat the connections with a high tempera-
ture grease or petroleum jelly. Periodically check the
battery by measuring its voltage with a DC voltmeter.
A fully charged battery will be 12.8 volts. It is recom-
mended that voltage checking and charging be done at
the battery cable on the starter motor at the front of the
saw.
Charge battery at least once a month. Charging can
be done by running engine for at lease 30 minutes or
connect battery to a trickle charger (2 amps or less)
for 8 hours. If battery will not start engine, it is recom-
mended that battery be replaced or charged with a
trickle charger (2 amp rating or less).
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
NOTICE
A fully charged battery will be 12.8 volts.
Jump starting this equipment from a larger battery or
boost charger is not recommended. Doing so could
cause permanent damage to the internal battery.