RedMax RMSZ2500 manual

OWNER / OPERA T OR MANUAL SWEEPER RMS9-99101(003)  The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ARNING Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit. W ARNING DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up S[...]

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SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. ■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL This mark indicates i[...]

1. Parts location ❲ 4 ❳ 1. Loop Handle 2. Shoulder Strap Hanger 3. Ignition Switch 4. Throttle Cable 5. Throttle Lever 6. Throttle set Button 7. Drive shaft Housing 8. Drum Ass’y 9. Sweeper Belt 10. Spark Arrester 11. Starter Knob 12. Fuel Tank 13. Primer Pump 14. Choke Lever 15. Air Cleaner Cover[...]

2. Specifications ■ RMSZ2500 Overall Size(LxWxH) ························································ 70.5(1790)x27(686)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry Weight ·····································································?[...]

(1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Warning/Attention ( 4 ) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the unit If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new label[...]

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLEAN[...]

❲ 8 ❳ 5. For safe operation 1 . Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased th[...]

❲ 9 ❳ b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area. c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the produ[...]

❲ 10 ❳ ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more [...]

❲ 11 ❳ Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the Drum Ass’y stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the[...]

❲ 12 ❳ • IF SOMEONE COMES 1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached. Injury may result from flying debris. 2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around. ■ MAIN[...]

❲ 13 ❳ 5. For safe operation refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel. 2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank. 3 . When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow[...]

■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 2 . Insert the driveshaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and install the screw. When difficult to[...]

6. Set up ❲ 15 ❳ SE4 ■ SWEEPER ASSEMBLY (SE4) 1. Push one of the drum axles onto either of the two gearcase output shafts. If necessary, rotate the drum axle until the clevis pin hole in the axle aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase output shaft. 2. Use a clevis pin and hitch pin to secure the drum axel to the shaft. 3 . Slide the re[...]

• Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated[...]

container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place. 2 . Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillag[...]

❲ 18 ❳ ■ STARTING ENGINE The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 1 . Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine. 2 . Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP[...]

8. Operation ■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP3) 1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute. 2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position. • Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever. ■ ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE • The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at the carburetor side end. [...]

• The RedMax Sweeper works best when its rubber fins can quickly slide or "skim" over the surface being swept. • New or replacement sweeper belts tend to grip or drag on hard surfaces, and should be thoroughly broken in or "scuffed" before the broom is actually put to work. • Break-in is easily accomplished by operating th[...]

8. Operation ❲ 21 ❳ • For long-term inverted operation, loosen the adjustment knob to reverse the handle. (OP10) (1) Adjustment Knob Reversing the RedMax Sweeper will cause debris to be thrown back toward the operator. When reversing the RedMax Sweeper, use lower throttle settings and beware that thrown debris may also affect your footing! ?[...]

❲ 22 ❳ 8. Operation a load! • Doing so could damage the engine. Avoid low rpm operation • Continuous low-rpm operation can lead to premature clutch failure. ■ GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Work Safely The operator or bystanders can be injured if the RedMax Sweeper is misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to[...]

every every every every 25 40 50 100 system/compornent procedure before hours hours hours hours note use after after after after fuel leaks, fuel spillage wipe out ✔ fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter inspect/clean ✔✔ replace, if necessary see ■ ADJUSTING replace carburetor idle adjusting screw ✔ IDLING SPEED (p.19) if necessary clean and[...]

❲ 24 ❳ 9. Maintenance MA1 be removed from the RedMax Sweeper). 2. Allow all used gearcase oil to drain into a small container. BURN DANGER! The gearcase and oil will be extremely hot after use! 3. Place the RedMax Sweeper main gear flat. Refill the gearcase with Mobil SHC 634 Synthetic Gear Oil to the top of the main gear (60ml – 1.80zs), as [...]

• Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR FILTER • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required. Dry completely be[...]

❲ 26 ❳ ■ MUFFLER • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire. ■ SPARK ARRESTER • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to[...]

9. Maintenance waste which has attached itself to the sweeper. Note that it is necessary to remove the engine cover shown in (MA6) in order to be able to view 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 t[...]

1 1. T roubleshooting guide Case 1. Starting failure CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION fuel tank ➞ incorrect fuel ➞ drain it and with correct fuel fuel filter ➞ fuel filter is clogged ➞ clean carburetor adjustment screw ➞ out of normal range ➞ adjust to normal range sparking (no spark) ➞ spark plug is fouled/wet ➞ clean/dry ➞ plug gap [...]

❲ 29 ❳ 12. Parts list NOTE : 1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company. 3. When placing parts orders for repair and/or replacement, check if the model [...]

❲ 30 ❳ 12. Parts list Fig.1 SHAFT GROUP (S/N 900101 and up) Fig.2 SWEEPER GROUP (S/N 000000 and up) Fig.3 ACCESSORY GROUP (S/N 000000 and up) RMSZ2500[...]

Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 PIPE-COMP T3074-12110 1 2 SHAFT 3074-12210 1 3 GRIP 3577-32141 1 4 LEVER-COMP T3002-12200 1 5 • CORD (A) T3002-12220 1 6 • CORD (B) T3002-12230 1 7 • TUBE T3002-12240 1 8 • CABLE T3002-83100 1 9 PLATE-NAME RMS9-99001 1 10 PLATE 6425-12552 1 Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 11 TOOL-SET T3002-910[...]

12. Parts list Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT RMSZ2500 (S/N 009766 and up) ❲ 32 ❳[...]

❲ 33 ❳ Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 4810-12111 1 2 GASKET, base 4810-12210 1 3 BOLT 1850-12130 2 4 INSULATOR 4810-13161 1 5 GASKET, insulator 4810-13120 1 6 GASKET, carburetor 4810-13130 1 7 SCREW 0263-90520 1 8 REEDVALVE (S)-A 4810-16100 1 9 • VALVECASE (S) 4810-16110 1 10 • REEDVALVE 4810-16120 1 11 • STOPPER 4810-1[...]

The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. KOMATSU ZENOAH must warrant the emission control system on[...]

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL RMSZ2500 UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. EMISSION-RELATE[...]

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