RedMax BC225DL, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...emicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Before using our products please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit WARNING DRIVE UNIT 120000 and up ENGINE UNIT 000101 and up APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS BC225DL ...

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Page 3: ...be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure breakdown or damage This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the use of the product NOTE IMPORTANT WARNING CONTENTS 1 Parts location 4 2 Specifications 4 3 Warning labels on the machine 5 4 Symbols on the mac...

Page 4: ...acity 20 3 fl oz 0 6 Transmission Centrifugal clutch Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio 1 462 Cutting head rotating direction Counter clockwise Operator view Durability period 300hrs Standard Accessories 4 in 2 line Head 1 pc Goggle 1 pc Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 Parts location 1 Loop handle 2 Ignition switch 3 Throttle cable 4 Throttle lever 5 Drive shaft housing 6 Debri...

Page 5: ...ing label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location s Never modify your brushcutter We won t warrant the machine if you use the remodeled brushcutter or you don t observe the proper usage written in the manual WARNING IMPORTANT 3 Warning labels on the machine 5 ...

Page 6: ... SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES WITH AN EMISSION DURABILITY PERIOD OF 300 HOURS ENGINE FAMILY 1KZXS 0254CD ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 22 5cc REFER TO OWNER S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS MANUFACTURED Made in Japan RedMax INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U S EPA PH1 et 2001 ainsi qu aux autres dispositions ultérieures de la réglementation con...

Page 7: ...you should wear proper clothing and protective equipment 1 Helmet 2 Ear protectors 3 Protection goggles or face protector 4 Thick work gloves 5 Non slip sole work boots 2 And you should carry with you 1 Attached tools and files 2 Properly reserved fuel 3 Spare blade 4 Things to notify your working area rope warning signs 5 Whistle for collaboration or emergency 6 Hatchet or saw for removal of obst...

Page 8: ...ate the product properly and in a safe manner 2 When planning your work schedule allow plenty of time to rest Limit the amount of time over which the product is to be used continuously to somewhere around 30 40 minutes per session and take 10 20 minutes of rest between work sessions Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less 1 If you don t observe the...

Page 9: ...akage Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened 4 Be sure the debris guard is firmly attached in place 5 If the cutting head is the metal blade use the shoulder strap Adjust the strap for comfort before starting the engine The strap should be adjusted so the left hand can comfortably hold the handlebar grip approximately waist high STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Keep...

Page 10: ...part than the width of your shoulders so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs and always be sure to maintain a steady even posture while working 2 Keep cutting attachment below waist level 3 Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cutting work and never raise the speed of the engine above the level necessary 4 If the unit start to shake or vibrate turn ...

Page 11: ...ther part or when replacing the oil or any lubricant always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product 4 In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed please contact a representative from the store nearest RedMax authorized servicing dealer for ass...

Page 12: ...ere nearby before refueling 4 Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs during refueling 5 After refueling screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a spot 10feet 3m or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine TRANSPORTATION 1 When hand carrying the product cover over the cutting part if necessary lift up t...

Page 13: ...lts by turns securely Tightning torque 4 9 7 8 N m 0 5 0 8kg m 1 Positioning hole 2 Bolt M5x10 3 Tightning bolt M5x22 INSTALLING HANDLE SE2 Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at your best operating position INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD SE3 Put the debris guard on the shaft tube near the gear box attach it with the 2 screws and hardware provided CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE 1 Remove the air cle...

Page 14: ...he attached bar into the upper holder and the gear box loosen and remove the hexagon bolt left handed 2 Fit the spacer attached to the head assembly between the upper and lower holders Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over the holders Hand tighten it securely 1 Spacer SE6 ...

Page 15: ...ition timing and port timing without addition of any major hardware or the introduction of an inert material during combustion These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of 90 ROZ USA Canada pump octane min 87 Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the contamination of the air for the sake of your health and the environmen...

Page 16: ...t least 10 feet 3 meters away from the fueling point before starting the engine 3 Stop the engine before refueling the unit FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE AVOID 1 FUEL WITH NO OIL RAW GASOLINE It will cause severe damage to the internal engine parts very quickly 2 GASOHOL It can cause deterioration of rubber and or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication 3 OIL FOR 4 CYCLE ENGINE USE or WATER COOL...

Page 17: ...little finger of your left hand pull the starter rope OP4 Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob Such actions can cause starter failures 6 When the engine has started move the choke lever gradually downward to open the choke 7 Allow the engine to warm up for a half minute before starting operation 1 When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it leave the...

Page 18: ...ster Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed LINE HEAD USAGE 1 Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles Never lean over the rotating cutting head Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury 2 Keep the debris guard attached in place at all times when the unit is operated TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS Always remember that the TIP of the...

Page 19: ...wire grass and dead dry long stem weeds from wrapping around the head shaft Such materials can stall the head and cause the clutch to slip resulting in damage to the clutch system if repeated frequently ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH Your brushcutters is equipped with a semi auto type nylon line head that allows the operator to advance the line without stopping the engine When the line becomes short li...

Page 20: ... performance For safety reasons do not use metal line 2 Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of the spool housing to unhook the bottom cap MA1 3 Take out the spool and pull off the old line Put one end of new line through the spool holes and pull it until the length is equal between each part of the line MA2 4 Wind up the line in the correct as indicated on the spool MA3 5 Hook each end of the...

Page 21: ... for blockage MA6 SPARK PLUG Starting failure and mis firing are often caused by a fouled spark plug Periodically clean the spark plug and check that the spark gap is in the correct range For a replacement plug use the correct type specified by RedMax See SPECIFI CATIONS on the page 4 MA7 REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION RCJ6Y OR THE EQUIVALENT SUCH AS BOSCH WSR8E OR NGK BPMR7A Note that using any s...

Page 22: ...h covered or grass covered unimproved land MA8 GEAR CASE The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose lithium based grease in the gear case Supply new grease every 50 hours of use or more often depending on the job condition Remove the cutter holders before installing new grease to arrange for old grease to exit MA9 INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT Never touch the cylinder muffler or spark plugs with...

Page 23: ... gets stuck and causes blockage around the intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder fins it may cause the engine to overheat and that in turn may cause mechanical failure on the part of the brushcutter MA10 1 Cylinder fin 2 Intake air cooling vent back PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1 Remove the muffler insert a screwdriver into the vent and wipe away any carbon bui...

Page 24: ...ajor causes of engine starting failure Before storing the unit empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor Store the unit indoor taking necessary measures for rust prevention ...

Page 25: ... When replacing blade always be sure to use products which have been certified by RedMax When using the metal blade make sure to install the hanger and the shoulder strap SET UP THE HANGER OPT2 3 1 Loosen the screws and remove the guard 2 Loosen the screws and remove the gearcase 3 Loosen the screws and take the loop handle off 4 Install the hanger complete from the blade side end and fix it with ...

Page 26: ...PT5 1 Bracket 3583 14101 2 J handle 6367 14200 BALANCE UNIT 1 Put on strap and attach unit to strap 2 Slide clamp up or down until unit balances with head just touching on the ground OPT6 STARTING THE ENGINE Please refer 5 For safe operation P 9 10 8 Operation P 17 The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism so the cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is starte...

Page 27: ...te turn off the engine and check the whole unit Change the blade if it has been damaged Turn off the engine and make sure the blade has completely stop before checking the blade and removing any object got caught in OPERATION 1 Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the bolt has no fault and no abrasion 2 Be sure that the blade and the holder have been fastened according to instruction and...

Page 28: ...nd then suddenly move or bounce away from the object that was hit The operator can lose control of the unit and the blade can cause serious personal injury to the operator or any person nearby if the blade contacts any part of the body 2 How you can reduce the chance of kick out a Recognize that kick out can happen By understanding and knowing about bounce you can help eliminate the element of sur...

Page 29: ... and balance MAINTENANCE BLADE Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness cracking or bending Check the cutting edges and reform with a flat file Point OPT11 1 Keep the end corner sharp 2 Round the root of the edge using round file 3 Do not use water when using a grinder It is recommended that filing should be done by professionals Especially regarding filing the 22 24 tooth blade Leave it to...

Page 30: ...rect GAP 0 6 0 7mm spark plug disconnected retighten Case 2 Engine starts but does not keep running Hard re starting CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION fuel tank incorrect fuel or staled fuel drain it and with correct fuel carburetor adjustment screw out of normal range adjust to normal range muffler cylinder exhaust port carbon is built up wipe away air cleaner clogged with dust wash cylinder fin fan c...

Page 31: ... parts list then use parts number described in the parts list 4 The contents described in the parts list may change due to improvement 5 The parts for the machine shall be supplied seven 7 years after the machine is discontinued It is possible that some specific parts may be subject to change of their delivery term and list price within the limit of ten 7 years after the machine is discontinued It...

Page 32: ...13 Parts list 32 Fig 1 DRIVE UNIT BC225DL S N 120000 and up ...

Page 33: ... 29 PLATE 6425 12552 1 30 HANDLE ASSY 6420 14100 1 31 HANDLE 6420 14311 1 32 CLAMP 6420 14320 1 33 SCREW M5x35 0263 90535 4 34 GUARD ASSY 6357 24001 1 35 GUARD COMP 6357 24101 1 36 GUARD 6041 24113 1 37 BLADE 6041 24140 1 38 NUT 3320 15310 2 39 SCREW 0263 30512 2 40 CLAMP 3520 24120 1 41 BOLT 3540 24130 2 42 GOGGLE T3002 91190 1 43 TAP HEAD COMP PT104 1 44 CASE COMP 6460 15113 1 45 COVER 6460 1513...

Page 34: ...Fig 2 ENGINE UNIT BC225DL S N 000101 and up 34 13 Parts list ...

Page 35: ...81530 4 57 WASHER 5500 81160 1 58 BODY ASSY T1700 82100 1 59 BODY 5500 82111 1 60 SLEEVE 1970 82190 2 61 PLATE choke T1700 82130 1 62 LEVER choke T1700 82140 1 63 SCREW 2630 33610 1 64 ELEMENT 5500 82171 1 65 COVER ASS Y T1701 82200 1 66 KNOB 5500 82221 1 67 SCREW 0263 90560 2 68 HOUSING ASS Y T1702 31100 1 69 HOUSING T1701 31110 1 70 BEARING 06002 06001 1 71 DRUM 4810 31120 1 72 RING 04064 01210 ...

Page 36: ...nsibilities As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual KOMATSU ZENOAH recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but KOMATSU ZENOAH can not deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance A...

Page 37: ...T IS EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DULABILITY MAY BE USED IN NON WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF THE COMPANY THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAIRURE OF A WARRANTED PARTS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE OF INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER OP...

Page 38: ...u en durabilité peut être utilisée pour l entretien hors garantie ou les réparations hors garantie et ce sans réduire l obligation de garantie incombant à la société La société sera tenue responsable des dommages aux autres composants du moteur causés par la défaillance de pièce s garantie s en période de garantie La garantie ne s applique pas aux unités endommagées par suite de négligence dans la...

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