PAGE 18 — MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (09/08/06)
MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — INSPECTION
Before Starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the saw, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the saw on secure level
ground with the engine stopped, and the diamond blade
removed.
2. Remove the
filler cap/dipstick
from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 6) and wipe it clean.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figures 6 and 7), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity for the Honda GX390 engine is 2.32
pints (1.1 liters) and for the Honda GX620 engine it is 3.18
pints (1.50 liters).
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
Reference manufacturer engine
manual for specific servicing
instructions.
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
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Gasoline Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Explosive Fuel
HONDA 13 HP engine shown.
NOTE
Honda GX390 engine shown
Honda GX620 engine shown