Norton GC55 Owner's Manual

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20Always refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on checkingthe oil, changing oil, and oil capacity, air filter changes, and fuel type to use.Use only Honda air filters. Do not clean the air filter with gasoline or otherflammable solvents. A fire or explosion could result. To clean, follow theinstructions found in the Honda engine manual.Dry Cutting Engine Maintenance• When operating the engine in dry cutting or dusty environments thefollowing is required:• Engine oil changed more often.• Every 50 hours (or more often if conditions require) clean all of the enginecooling fins.• Every 25 hours (or more often if conditions require) clean the engine pre-cleaner.• Every 100 hours (or more often if conditions require) replace the air filter.If the engine is equipped with a reusable air cleaner, clean and re-oil it.• Check and clean the air filter after each use. Replace as needed.B. BearingsThe GC55 and GC25E are equipped with permanently sealed blade shaft andwheel bearings that will never need any lubrication. These types of bearingsare designed for long life and minimum maintenance. If any problem occurswith the blade shaft, or wheel bearings replace the bearing.The only the Raise Screw and Cutting Head pivot point will need periodic re-lubrication. Both of these points require just a squirt of a good quality NLGI#2, aluminum complex type grease is recommended one time a month.Check the function of the Hand Wheel and Cutting Head before each use.Lubricate the Raise Screw and Cutting Head pivot point once a month orwhen the it becomes hard to turn the Hand Wheel.C. V-BeltsWarning: Never make adjustments to belts or pulleys whileengine is running!1. The best tension for a belt drive is the lowest tension at which the belts willnot slip under full load.2. Simply take up the drive until the belts are snug in the grooves. Run thedrive for about 15 minutes to "seat" the belts. Then impose the peak load.If the belts slip, tighten them until they no longer slip at peak load.