Zenoah G455AVS - Manual

The saw chain has very sharp edges. Usethick protective gloves for safety. 1. Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover. 2. Install the attached spike to the power unit. 3. Gear the chain to the sprocket and, while fitting the saw chain around the guide bar, mount theguide bar to the power unit, Th...

■ FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oilspecially formulated for air-cooled 2-cyclegasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is notavailable, use an anti-oxidant added qualityoil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycleengine use. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASOLINE 32 : OIL 1 Exhaust emission are con...

Starting engine 1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely. 2. Tilt the switch lever upward. 3. While holding the throttle lever together with the throttle interlock, push in the side latch andrelease the throttle lever to hold it at the startingposition. 4. Pull ou...

5. W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e s a w u n i t s e c u r e l y o n t h e ground, pull the starter rope vigorously. Do not start the engine while hanging thechain saw with a hand. The saw chain maytouch your body. It's very dangerous. 6. When engine has ignited first, push in the choke k n o b a n d ...

1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of turn as shown below, because this engineconforms to 1995 California regulations for utilityand lawn and garden equipment engines asapplicable. H needle: 1 / 4 L needle: fixed 2. S t a r t e n g i n e a n d a l l o w i t t o w a r m u p i n l o w...

1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavybranches, ease of job after felling, andother factors . 2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path. 3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling...

6. Maintenace Before cleaning, inspecting or repairingy o u r u n i t , m a k e s u r e t h a t e n g i n e h a sstopped and is cool. Disconnect the sparkplug to prevent accidental starting. A. Maintenance after each use 1. Air filter Dust on the cleaner surface can be removed bytapping a corner of ...

B. Periodical service points 1. Cylinder fins Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will causeoverheating of the engine. Periodically check andc l e a n t h e c y l i n d e r f i n s a f t e r r e m o v i n g t h e a i rcleaner and the cylinder cover. When installing thecylinder cover, make sure t...

A. Saw Chain It is very important for smooth and safeoperation 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 set...

Check fuel for water or incorrect mixture. Replace with proper fuel. Check engine for flooding. Remove and dry the spark plug. Repeat pulling starter with no choke. Remove spark plug and check for correct sparking. Replace with a new plug. 8. Troubleshooting Guide 17 Case 1. Starting failure: Check ...

10. 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 ...

THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND G A R D E N E Q U I P M E N T E N G I N E . I N C A L I F O R N I A , N E W U T I L I T Y A N D L A W N A N D G A R D E N EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DE...