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MAINTENANCE
3.3 Lubrication
1. Engine oil
The long life and successful operation of any piece of machinery is dependent on frequent and
thorough lubrication
Before using the trowel, always check your engine for oil. Use proper engine oil as recommended in
the engine manufacturer's manual. Fill crankcase to levels as recommended.
2. Trowel
The drive system, gearbox and pitch posts are equipped with several grease fittings. Grease these
fittings once a week, or every 20 hours, to prevent wear.
Use a general purpose grease and add one to two shots of grease at each fitting.
3.4 Transporting Trowels
ALWAYS turn the engine off and remove the key from the machine before moving or transporting
machine.
To hoist the trowel:
1. Attach a sling or chains through the
tie-down point (a) on each side of the
guard ring.
NOTICE: Make sure lifting device has enough
capacity to hold machine (see identification
plate on machine for weight).
2.
Put the lifting tube (b) into the tube on
each side of the guard ring.
b
3.5 Spark Plug
Check and clean spark plugs regularly. A fouled, dirty spark plug may cause hard starting and
poor engine performance. Set spark plug gap to recommended clearance. Refer to engine
manual.
The muffler and engine cylinder become very hot during operation and remain
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hot for a while after stopping the engine. Allow engine to cool before removing
spark plug.
WARNING
NOTICE: A loose spark plug can become very hot and may cause engine damage.
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