RedMax AG431 Owner/operator's Manual & Parts List

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AG431

Ovvner/Operator

Manual

and

Service Parts List

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ANT: Before operating your RedMax < product, read this manual carefully and completely.

This manual will provide you with a full understanding of the

necessary

instructions

for assembly, operation and maintenance of the equipment. For continued safe and

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reliable operation, use only parts supplied by manufacturer.

Adhere

to

all notes and

warnings.

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Safe Operation

Know Your Unit

Read this Owner's Manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before operating the unit.

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Restrict

you

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and follow

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safety rules, precautions, and

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operating instructions found in this manual.

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Children should not be allowed

to

operate

this unit.

Plan Ahead

Dress

in

long pants and wear boots or safety
shoes. Use protection gears for your eyes
and ears.

Do

not wear Ibose clothing, jew­elry, short pants or sandals. Do not go
barefoot.

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Guard against hazardous situations at

all
times. Warn adults to keep pets and chil­dren away from the work area. Establish a
safe method for gaining your attention dur­ing operation.

Be

careful if you are ap-

proached.

Do not operate the unit when you are tired,
ill,

or

upset; or if you are under the influence

of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Inspect the work site before each use.

Remove

all

debris and objects that could be

thrown, become entangled

in

the drill, or

cause damage during operation.

Handle Fuel with Caution

Eliminate

all

sources of sparks or flame

(including smoking, open flames, or work

that could cause sparks)

in

the area where

fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.

Mix, pour, and store fuel in

an

approved,

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marked container and

in

a well ventilated

area.

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Be sure

to

stop the engine before refueling

the unit.

Do

not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit.

Wipe up

all

spills before starting the engine.

Move at least

10

feet

(3

meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting the
engine

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Operate Your Unit Saiely

Inspect the entire unit before each use for

worn, loose, or damaged parts.

Do

not

use

until the unit

is

in

proper working order.

Keep the handles free of oil

and

fuel.

Never start or

run

the engine inside a closed

room or building. Exhaust fumes contain

dangerous carbon monoxide.
Keep the engine idle speed adjusted prop-

erly

so

that the drill comes

to

a complete

stop when trigger

is

released.

Be

sure to stop the engine before refueling,

inspecting or leaving the auger un-attended.

Always use both hands

to

hold the auger.

Do

not use any accessory

or

attachment
other than those supplied or authorized by
the manufacturer for use with this particular

unit.

Maintain Your Unit Properly

Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ment.

Use only recommended, genuine replace­ment parts

to

avoid creating hazard and/or

voiding your warranty.

Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

Wear

protective gloves when handling or

where fuel vapors can reach an open flame

performing maintenance

on

the drill.

from hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.

When transporting or storing the auger, drain

Store in a dry area out of the reach

of

fuel from the fuel tank.

children.

Fueling

Mix a regular grade gasoline (leaded

or

un-

leaded, alcohol-free) and

RedMax~

motor oil

or

a quality-proven air cooled 2-cycle engine oil.

Recommended

mixing ratio is 32 to 1.

32:1

Mix

Chart

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3

4

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112!

16

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Keep open flames away from the
area where fuel

is

handled or stored.

• Mix and store fuel only

in

an ap-

proved gasoline container.

Make sure to use the proper fuel as most engine

failures are caused by

or

closely related to the

fuel used at

that

time. For example;

If

no oil

is

mixed

in

the fuel, the engine will

undergo a poor lubrication, resulting

in

heavy
damage to the piston and cylinders in a very
short time.

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An alcohol-mixed fuel can deteriorate the

rubber parts used

in

the fuel supply system.

The use

of

a motor oil for 4-cycle engines
will lead to the spark plug fouling, carbon
accumulation, and the piston ring sticking.

The use of an aged fuel can

cause

a starting

failure and lack of power.

Water-contaminated fuel can cause a fluc­tuated engine revolution and a carburetor

corrosion.

Operation

Installing Left Grip

Starting Engine

Screw

in

the left grip to the bracket provided on

1.

Open the fuel shut off.

the frame

and

tighten securely.

Fuel

vaJve

2. Press

on

the tickler lever until fuel flows out

Installing Drill

in the ovetilow pipe.

1.

Slide the ring clip and remove the lock pin
from the drill.

2. Put the drill onto the auger output shaft and

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insert the lock pin. Cover it with the ring clip.

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PTO shaft

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3.

Close the choke (shift the lever upward). It

Drill-----l

!I Pin

can

be

kept open when restarting the engine

right after stopping

it.

Throttle Cable Play

Check the throttle cable play and adjust

to

.04 or

.aEl

in. as necessary.

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