RedMax BCZ2600S, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Before using our brushcutters please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit WARNING BCZ2600S DRIVE UNIT 300001 and up ENGINE UNIT 300101 and up BCZ2600SU DRIVE UNIT 300001 and up ENGINE UNIT 300101 and up BCZ2600SW DRIVE UNIT 300001 and up ENGINE UNIT 300101 and up APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS BCZ2600S BCZ2600SU BCZ2600SW ...

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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: ...0 fl oz 0 65 Transmission Centrifugal clutch Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio 1 357 Cutting head rotating direction Counter clockwise Operator view Durability period 300hrs Standard Accessories 4 in 2 line Head 1 pc Shoulder Strap 1 pc Goggle 1 pc Tool Kit 1 pc Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 Parts location BCZ2600S BCZ2600SU BCZ2600SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1...

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: ...01 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE s COMPLIANCE PERIOD CATEGORYA ENGINE FAMILY 1KZXS 0254QR EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 25 4cc REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTE NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U S EPA PH2 et 2001 ainsi qu aux autres dispositions ultérieures de la réglementation concernant la pollution de l air pour les petits moteurs tout terrain avec...

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: ...ners and fuel leakage Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened 4 Be sure the debris guard is firmly attached in place 5 Always 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 bystanders and ...

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: ...screws gradually by turns CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE 1 Remove the air cleaner cover 2 Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the top of the carburetor SE2 CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit Pair the wires of the same color INSTALLING HANDLE Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at a location that is comfortable to you SE3 1 A...

Page 14: ...NG HANDLE Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at a location that is comfortable to you SE6 1 About 14 5 inches 37cm CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE 1 Remove the air cleaner cover 2 Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the top of the carburetor SE7 CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit Pair the wires of the same color SE7 PUTTING ...

Page 15: ...n the gear box loosen and remove the hexagon nut left handed 2 Fit the holder attached to the upper holder Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over the holders Hand tighten it securely 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 SE11 ...

Page 16: ...the engine HOW TO MIX FUEL Pay attention to agitation 1 Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be mixed 2 Put some of the gasoline into a clean approved fuel container 3 Pour in all of the oil and agitate well 4 Pour In the rest of gasoline and agitate IMPORTANT Gasoline is very flammable Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel Make sure to stop the engine and allow it c...

Page 17: ...OR 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 It can cause spark plug fouling exhaust port blocking or piston ring sticking 4 Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of on...

Page 18: ...rmly pull out the starter rope quickly until engine fires OP4 1 choke lever 2 close 3 open 4 ignition switch 5 start 6 stop 7 throttle set button Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob Such actions can cause starter failures 6 Move the choke lever downward to open the choke And restart engine OP2 7 Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before starting o...

Page 19: ...turn the adjusting screw clockwise 2 When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger turn the adjusting screw counter clockwise 1 idle adjusting screw Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed CUTTING WORK 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...

Page 20: ...the hip rather than placing the full workload on the arm and hands 6 Take precautions to avoid 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 all...

Page 21: ...e washers are in place 6 While holding the spool against the housing pull the line ends to release them from the slot 7 Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the hook on the housing press the cap against the housing until it clicks WARNING every every every 25 50 100 system compornent procedure before hours hours hours note use after after after fuel leaks fuel spillage wipe out fuel tank air fi...

Page 22: ...nd the fuel filter for blockage MA3 1 fuel filter SPARK PLUG Starting failure and mis firing are often caused by a fouled spark plug Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range For a replacement plug use the correct type specified by RedMax MA4 REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in the engine failing to...

Page 23: ...sed in any forest covered brush covered or grass covered unimproved land MA5 1 spark arrester GEAR CASE MA6 The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose lithium based grease in the gear case Supply new grease every 25 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 INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT Never...

Page 24: ...the upper part of the cylinder If waste 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 MA7 1 cylinder 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...

Page 25: ...r 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 25 ...

Page 26: ...OPT1 When replacing blade always be sure to use products which have been certified by RedMax When sharpening removing or reattaching the blade be sure to wear thick sturdy gloves and use only proper tools and equipment to prevent injury SET UP 1 Detach the line head assembly completely OPT2 2 Put on the blade making the marked side face the holder put on the outer holders and fasten the blade with...

Page 27: ...uipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism so the cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position When starting the engine place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts OPT...

Page 28: ...blade and the holder have been fastened according to instruction and the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise OPT7 The rotating parts fastened incorrectly may cause serious accident to the operator Make sure that the blade is not bent warped cracked broken or damaged If you find any error to the blade discard it and change new one which is certified by RedMax By using the shoulder strap han...

Page 29: ...et the blade contact materials it cannot cut such as hard woody vines and brush or rocks fences metal etc c Be extra prepared for bounce if you must cut where you cannot see the blade making contact such as in areas of dense growth d Keep the blade sharp A dull blade increase the chance of bounce e Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly The blade can bounce away from material being cut if the blade i...

Page 30: ... a grinder It is recommended that filing should be done by professionals Especially regarding filing the saw blade Leave it to the professionals TRANSPORTING THE UNIT When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another spot turn off the engine and lift up the unit and carry it paying attention fo the blade Never forget to place the protective cover over the blades When tra...

Page 31: ... 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 cover...

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Page 33: ...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 seven 7 years after the machine is discontinued It is also possible that some parts may be available even after the limit of ...

Page 34: ...13 Parts list 34 Fig 1 DRIVE UNIT BCZ2600S S N 300001 and up BCZ2600SU S N 300001 and up ...

Page 35: ...141 1 23 LEVER COMP T3002 12202 1 24 LEVER 6110 14412 1 25 COVER COMP 6110 14410020 1 26 SHAFT 6110 14410060 1 27 BUTTON 6110 14410090 1 28 SPRING 6110 14410080 1 29 CORD A T3002 12220 1 30 CORD B T3002 12230 1 31 TUBE T3002 12240 1 32 CABLE T3002 83100 1 33 HANGER ASSY 6420 17300 1 34 HANGER COMP 6420 17400 1 35 HANGER 9366 17110 1 36 CLAMP 9366 17120 1 37 SLEEVE 6420 17410 1 38 SCREW 0263 90525 ...

Page 36: ...13 Parts list 36 Fig 2 DRIVE UNIT BCZ2600SW S N 300001 and up ...

Page 37: ...ANDLE R COMP T3002 95400 1 33 LEVER ASSY 6234 14601 1 34 COVER COMP 6234 14601020 1 35 SHAFT 6110 14410060 1 36 BUTTON 6110 14410090 1 37 SPRING 6110 14410080 1 38 CORD A BLACK T3002 95710 1 39 CORD B RED T3002 95720 1 40 CABLE COMP T3040 83100 1 41 TUBE 5512 73220 1 42 CLAMP 3260 14251 1 43 SCREW 0260 00516 1 44 BRACKET ASSY 3583 14101 1 45 BRACKET 3583 14111 1 46 CAP L 3583 14121 1 47 CAP U 3257...

Page 38: ...Fig 3 ENGINE UNIT BCZ2600S S N 300101 and up BCZ2600SU S N 300101 and up BCZ2600SW S N 300101 and up 38 13 Parts list ...

Page 39: ...1918 81170 1 74 SCREW 1850 81530 4 75 WASHER 5500 81160 1 76 SCREW M5x60 0263 90560 2 77 MUFFLER ASS Y 4810 15100 1 78 MUFFLER 4810 15111 1 79 ARRESTER 4810 15140 1 80 BOLT M5x50 01252 30550 2 81 GASKET T1501 15211 1 82 COVER A 4810 31001 1 83 COVER C 4810 31101 1 84 COVER fan 4810 31111 1 85 DRUM 848F3051A1 1 86 SNAPRING 04065 02812 1 87 BEARING T1701 31150 1 88 SNAP RING 04064 01210 1 89 BRACKET...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...VALENT 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 OPERATOR MA...

Page 42: ...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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