Summary of the content on the page No. 1
848-BP6-93A1 (608)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
EXtreme™
EXZ2500S-BC
EX-BC
EX-LRT EX-PS EX-HE
WARNING WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product Before using our products, please
contains chemicals known to the State read this manual carefully to
of California to cause cancer, birth understand the proper use of your
defects or other reproductive harm. unit.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
EXZ-PU 302845 and up
EX-BC 302960 and up
EX-LRT 000531 and up ENGINE UNIT 50100000 and up
EX-PS 000000 and u
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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 WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death. IMPORTANT This mark indicat
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
1. Parts location 14 3 13 2 1 9 12 4 7 5 6 8 10 11 EX-BC 16 15 1. Loop handle 2. Shoulder strap hanger 3. Ignition switch 17 4. Throttle cable 5. Throttle lever EX-LRT 6. Throttle set button 7. Drive shaft housing 19 8. Knob bolt 18 9. Spark arrester 10. Starter knob 11. Fuel tank 12. Primer pump 13. Choke lever 14. Air cleaner cover EX-PS 15. Debris guard 23 16. Gear case 21 17. Cutting line head 20 18. Blade 22 19. Gear case 20. Guide bar 21. Saw chain 22. Chain cover 23. Gear case 24. Wheel E
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
2. Specifications Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model········································································································ Zenoah GZ25N 3 Displacement ······················································································· 1.6cu-in (25.4cm ) -1 Max. output ··································································· 1.2Hp (0.9kW)at 7500/min (r
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
3. Warning labels on the machine (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 machine. IMPORTANT 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 labels and affix them in the required location(s). WARNING Never modify your machine. We won't warrant the machine,
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
4. Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make 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 CLEANER COVER (d)If you turn the rod by screwdriver follow the arrow to the “MAX” position, the chain oil flow more, and if you turn to th
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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 the product. 3. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product. 4. Never allow children or an
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
5. For safe operation 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 product. ■ WORKING PLAN 1. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sle
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
5. For safe operation ■ 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 persons, care should also be taken to constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of other people working so as
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
5. For safe operation WARNING Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment 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 unit to your authorized Red Max servicing dealer for repair. ■ USING THE PRODUCT IMPORTANT Cut only materials recommended by
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
5. For safe operation • 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. ■ MAINTENANCE 1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual a
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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 it to cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling. 4. Wipe spilled fuel completel
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
6. Set up ■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 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 engage, twist the engine slightly. SE2 3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screws. IMPORTANT Tighten the screws gradually by turns. ■ CO
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
6. Set up (EX-BC only) ■ INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD EX-BC • Put the debris guard on the gear box, attach it SE1 with the 4 screws and hardware provided. (SE1) (1) debris guard (1) (2) plate (3) screw (2) (3) ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD (SE2) EX-BC 1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the SE2 supplied tool into the upper holder on the gear box, loosen and remove the hexagon nut(left- handed) 2. Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over the holders. Hand-tighten it securely. ■ BALA
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
6. Set up (EX-LRT only) ■ ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM (SE1) EX-LRT 1. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the SE1 trimming mechanism. 2. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe. 3. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mechanism into which the screw is to be inserted with the hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in. 4. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt provided to fix the trimming mechanism into place. (1) Main pipe (2) Trimming mechanism (3) Scr
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
6. Set up (EX-PS only) ■ ATTACHING THE PRUNING MECHANISM (SE1) EX-PS (1) 1. Remove the cap on the end of the main pipe. SE1 (2) 2. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the gear case. 3. Insert the end of the gear case into the main (3) pipe. (4) 4. Line up the hole on the end of the gear case into which the screw is to be inserted with the hole (5) on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in. 5. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt provided to fix the mechanism into place. (1) Main pipe (2
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
6. Set up (EX-PS only) 3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of EX-PS the guide bar, then install the chain cover, and SE4 fasten the mounting nut to finger tightness. (SE3)(SE4) (1) Hole (2) Moving direction (3) Chain tensioner nut 4. Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner EX-PS screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom SE5 side of the bar rail. (SE5) (1) Chain tension adjusting screw (a) Loosen (b) Tighten EX-PS 5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
6. Set up (EX-HE only) 1. Insert the driveshaft into the clutch drum, then EX-HE attach the gearbox to the shaft tube as aligning SE1 the positioning holes. Wipe out grease on the tube and the inside of the gearbox. Screw in the lock screw and fasten the clamp bolt firmly. (SE1) (1) Clamp bolt (2) Lock screw 2.Install the blade guard to the gear case with the EX-HE provided 3 screws, then clamp it to the shaft SE2 tube with 2 screws. (SE2) 3.Place the blade between the cutter holders (A) EX-HE a
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
7. Fuel ■ RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO WARNING GASOLINE 50:OIL 1 • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid 50:1 MIXING CHART smoking or bringing any flame or GASOLINE gal. 1 2 3 4 5 sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the 2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz 2.6 5.2 7.8 10.4 13 engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least GASOLINE liter 1 2 3 4 5 3m (10ft) away from the fueling point 2-CYCLE OIL ml 20 40 60 80 100 before starting the engine. • Exhaus
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
7. Fuel again for at least one minute. As some long period of time, clean the fuel tank oils may be difficult to agitate depending after rendering it empty. Next, activate the on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is engine and empty the carburetor of the necessary for the engine to last long. Be composite fuel. careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, 6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed there is an increased danger of early oil container, scrap it only at an authorized piston s
