Pre-Inspection - MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN BA Series Operation And Parts Manual

BA-SERIES TROWEL- PRE-INSPECTION
NEVER operate the trowel
in a confined area or
enclosed area structure
that does not provide ample
free flow of air.
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing 33
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protection before operating the trowel.
Figure 17, Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard
rings while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut
the engine down before performing any kind
of maintenance service on the trowel.
3. Insert and remove the dipstickwithout screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 18), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 400 cc.
It is recommended that the trowel's kill switch be used to stop
the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the switch is
working properly and presents no danger to the operator.
Before Starting
1, Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the trowel, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
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Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If airfilter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
NOTE
Reference manufacturer engine manual for
specific servicing instructions.
Figure 18. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Engine Oil Check
Table 4. 011 Type
1. To check the engine oil level, place the trowel on secure level
Season
Temperature OH Type
ground with the engine stopped.
Summer
25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
Spring/Fall
25°C-10°C SAE 10W-30120
(Figure 17) and wipe it clean.
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
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