RedMax G2500TS manual

OWNER / OPERA T OR MANUAL CHAINSA WS T2040-93110(010)  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 APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMB[...]

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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[...]

2. Specifications ■ G2500TS Power unit : Dis placement ····················································································· 1.6(25.4) cu-in(cm 3 ) Fuel ···············································[...]

3. Symbols on the machine ❲ 5 ❳ Made in Japan RedMax IMPORT ANT ENGINE INFORMA TION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS T O US EP A PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-RO AD ENGINES. ENGINE F AMIL Y : YKZXS.0254DE:EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc REFER TO O WNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. MANUF ACTURED : INFORMA TION IMPORT ANTE CONCERNANT[...]

❲ 6 ❳ 4. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection devices. 3. Always use caution when handling fuel.[...]

❲ 7 ❳ 4. For safe operation 1 6 . Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 1 7 . Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so. 18. Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the gui[...]

A standard saw unit package contains the items as shown below. (SE1) (1) Power unit (2) Guide bar (3) Saw chain (4) Plug wrench Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows. The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use protective gloves for safety. 1. Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that the chai[...]

5. Installing guide bar and saw chain ❲ 9 ❳ SE5 SE6 6 . While holding up the tip of the bar,adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail. (SE5) (1) Chain tension adjusting screw (a) Loosen (b) Tighten 7. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip held up (TORQUE:[...]

❲ 10 ❳ 6. Fuel and chain oil ■ FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an anti- oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air- cooled 2-cycle engine use. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASOLINE 32 : OIL 1 Exhaust emission are controlled [...]

6. Fuel and Chain oil ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, or SAE 30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. Do not use waste or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump. NOTE ❲ 11 ❳[...]

❲ 12 ❳ ■ STARTING ENGINE 1 . Feed fuel and chain oil into their respective tanks and tighten the caps securely. (OP1) (1) Fuel (2) Chain oil 2 . Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel comes in the bulb. (OP2) 3. Put the switch to the "I" position. (OP3) (1) Switch 4 . Pull out the choke knob to the second-stage position. The [...]

OP8 7. Operation Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not return to the operating position even if you press down on it with your finger. When you wish to return the choke knob to the operating position, pull out the throttle lever instead. 5 . While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the starter rope vigorousl y. (OP6) 6[...]

❲ 14 ❳ ■ ADJUSTING CARBURETOR (OP9) The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted, but may require fine tuning due to change in operating conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that provided are clean air/fuel filters and fresh, properly mixed fuel. When adjusting, take the following steps: Be sure to adjust the carbur[...]

❲ 15 ❳ 7. Operation OP10 OP11 • When the brake operates, release the throttle lever to slow down the engine speed. Continuous operation with the brake engaged will generate heat from the clutch and may cause trouble. • At machine inspection prior to each job, check the operating condition of the brake following the steps below. 1. Start the[...]

❲ 16 ❳ 8. Sawing SA1 • Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section It is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit. • Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut other types of material. Vib[...]

SA3 ■ FELLING A TREE (SA2) When you fell a tree, be sure to warn your neighboring workers of the danger. 1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling, and other factors . 2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path. 3. Make a [...]

❲ 18 ❳ ● Cutting a pillowed log In the area A in the picture right above, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top. In the area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom. (SA4) ● Limbing a felled tree Be alert to the spring back of a cut limb. First check which way the limb is [...]

9. Maintenance Make sure the engine is stopped . ■ DAILY CHECK POINTS 1. Air filter Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover. Take off the filter elements and tap off attached sawdust. When they are extremely dirty, shakewash with gasoline. Dry them completely before reinstalling. (MA1) 2. Oiling port Dismount the guide bar and check the [...]

❲ 20 ❳ 9. Maintenance This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain 12inch (30cm) G2512 91VG45X For replacement, use only above bar and chain, or the following; OREGON BAR 12 inch S/N DOUBLE GUARD BAR, Mount code #A041. (120 SDEA 041) GB BAR 12 inch MINI LAMIN[...]

When returning the filter, use a pinch not to be folded the suction pipe. 4. Spark plug Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and adjust the gap to 0.6mm. (MA8) Replacement plug: Champion RCJ-7Y After spark plug maintenance, reinstall the plug and plug cap firmly. (TORQUE: 14.7~17.6 N.m./150~180 kg-cm) Or it may cause the fire accident. (MA9) (1) [...]

❲ 22 ❳ 9. Maintenance 7. Saw Chain It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw in. • The cut way does not go straight. • Vibration increases. • Fuel consumption increases. Cutter setting standar[...]

9. Maintenance Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. (MA14) (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle 8. Way of the cooling air • The engine metal parts can burn your skin. Never touch the cylinder, muffler or ignition plug etc. during operation or right after stopping[...]

❲ 24 ❳ 9. Maintenance 9. Muffler (MA16) If you do not attach the muffler correctly, after engine starts, the muffler will be loosen and the hightemperature exhaust gas spout. After cleaning the muffler, pay attention to fit up the muffler according to the explanation as follows. 1 . Muffler body, muffler cover and baffle will be combined correc[...]

❲ 25 ❳ 10. Storage 1. Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel. 2. Empty the oil tank. 3. Clean the entire unit. 4. Store the unit in a dry place out of the reach of children.[...]

❲ 26 ❳ 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide Case 1. Starting failure: Make sure the icing prevention system is not working. Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/Rough idling Case 3. Oil does not come out Check fuel for water or substandard mixture. Check for engine flooding. Check the spark. Check fuel for water or substandard mixture. Check air filt[...]

❲ 27 ❳ 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 [...]

❲ 28 ❳ 12. Parts list Fig.1 POWER UNIT G2500TS (S/N 010101 and up) G2500TS[...]

❲ 29 ❳ Fig.1 POWER UNIT (S/N 010101 and up) G2500TS 1 2841-12101 CYLINDER COMP 1 2 2841-12120 • ELBOW 1 3 2841-12210 PIPE 1 4 3310-82230 CLIP 1 5 3350-34320 ELBOW 1 6 2841-21110 CRANKCASE 1 7 01252-30520 BOLT, hexagon hole 4 M5x20 8 2841-41112 PISTON 1 9 2841-41210 RING, piston 1 10 1600-41310 PIN 1 11 1260-41320 RING, snap 2 12 1140-41330 BE[...]

❲ 30 ❳ 12. Parts list Fig.2 CARBBURETOR COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES (S/N 010101 and up) G2500TS[...]

❲ 31 ❳ Fig.2 CARBBURETOR COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES (S/N 010101 and up) G2500TS Key# PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q'TY /UNIT NOTE 1 T2040-81000 CARBURETOR ASS'Y 2 2630-81120 • PUMP COVER 1 3 3310-81130 • SCREW 1 4 3310-81280 • COVER 1 5 1480-81420 • PLUG 1 6 3350-81380 • SPRING 1 7 2630-81330 • SCREW 1 8 2880-81470 • SCREW [...]

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EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL G2500TS 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-RELATED[...]

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