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RIDE-ON FAMILY
OWNER'S MANUAL
ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS
Due to the nature and environment of use, power trowels are exposed to severe
operating conditions.
Some general maintenance guidelines will extend the useful life of your trowel:
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The initial service for your power trowel should be performed after 25 hours of use, at
which time your mechanic (or authorized repair shop) should complete all of the
recommended checks in the schedule above. The previous chart is handy for keeping a
record of the maintenance performed and the parts used for servicing your trowel.
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Regular service according to the schedule above will prolong the life of the power trowel
and prevent expensive repairs.
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Keeping your power trowel clean and free from concrete residue is the single
most important regular maintenance operation, over and above the checks in the
service schedule above. Components such as oil seals, belts, drive line parts and
bearings are prone to premature wear from exposure to concrete residue. Using a spray-
on release agent on your power trowel before each use will make clean-up after use
easy and extend the time between the replacements of most of the wearing components
of the machine.
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After each use, your power trowel should be cleaned to remove any concrete residue
from the undercarriage and surrounding components. Use of a power washer will make
clean up quick and easy, especially if a release agent was applied prior to use.
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In the Service Schedule above, items that should be checked, replaced or adjusted are
indicated by "o" in the appropriate column. Not all power trowel models include the same
features and options and as such not all service operations may have to be performed.
For ease of recording, place a checkmark (√) through the "o" when the item is complete.
If an item is not required or not completed place an "x" through the "o" in the box.
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For all fuel-line powered trowels the governed speed of the engine is 2000 to 3600 rpm.
See engine manufacturer's manual for exact specifications. Care should be used when
making any adjustments to the power trowel not to change the governed speed.
Increasing the governed speed of the engine may lead to premature failure and void the
manufacturer's warranty.
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Failure to have your power trowel regularly serviced and properly maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions will lead to premature failure and void
the warranty.
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OIPB – B19007
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