Trowel Lubrication; Long-Term Storage - Husqvarna CT 36 Series Operator's Manual

General Maintenance
5.4

Trowel Lubrication

Trowel part
Trowel arms
Pitch control cable
Gearbox
5.5

Long-Term Storage

Extended storage of equipment requires preventive maintenance. Performing
these steps helps to preserve machine components and ensures the machine will
be ready for future use. While not all of these steps necessarily apply to this
machine, the basic procedures remain the same.
When
Prepare your machine for extended storage if it will not be operated for 30 days or
more.
Preparing for Perform the procedures below to prepare your machine for storage.
storage
■ Complete any needed repairs.
■ Replenish or change oils (engine, exciter, hydraulic, and gearcase) per the
intervals specified in the Scheduled Maintenance table.
■ Grease all fittings and, if applicable, repack bearings.
■ Inspect engine coolant. Replace coolant if it appears cloudy, is more than two
seasons old, or does not meet the average lowest temperature for your area.
■ If your machine has an engine equipped with a fuel valve, start the engine, close
the fuel valve, and run the engine until it stops.
■ Consult the engine owner's manual for instructions on preparing the engine for
storage.
Stabilizing the
After completing the procedures listed above, fill the fuel tank completely and add a
fuel
high-quality stabilizer to the fuel.
■ Choose a stabilizer that includes cleaning agents and additives designed to
coat/protect the cylinder walls.
■ Make sure the stabilizer you use is compatible with the fuel in your area, fuel
type, grade, and temperature range. Do not add extra alcohol to fuels which
already contain it (for example, E10).
■ For engines with diesel fuel, use a stabilizer with a biocide to restrict or prevent
bacteria and fungus growth.
■ Add the correct amount of stabilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Grease with Lithium #2 (Shell Gadus S2) or equivalent as
needed.
Oil as needed.
Oil should not require replacement unless it was drained to ser-
vice gearbox. Check quantity through plug located on the side of
the gearbox. Oil level should be to the bottom of the plug threads.
See chapter Technical Data for oil quantity and type.
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Walk-Behind Trowels
Instructions
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