maintenance
General maintenance practices are crucial to the performance and longevity of your trowel. This equipment requires routine cleaning, blade and trowel arm inspection, lubrication and
The following procedures, devoted to maintenance, can prevent serious trowel damage or malfunctioning.
NOTICE
Reference HONDA engine manual supplied with your trowel for more detailed engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
CAUTION
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance work on a hot engine.
CAUTION
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure away from the engine before performing maintenance or adjustments on the machine.
WARNING
Some maintenance operations may require the engine to be run. Ensure
Engine Air Cleaner
DANGER
DO NOT use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner, the possibility exists of fire or explosion which can cause damage to the equipment and severe bodily harm or even DEATH!
CAUTION
Wear protective equipment such as approved safety glasses or face shields and dust masks or respirators when cleaning air filters with compressed air.
This engine is equipped with a replaceable,
1.Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element.
2.Tap the paper filter element several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) through the filter element from the inside out. NEVER brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.
3.Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the element before installing.
that the maintenance area is well ventilated. Gasoline engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness and may result in DEATH
General Cleanliness
Clean the trowel daily. Remove all dust and slurry buildup. If the trowel is
Engine check
Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut and bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
WING
NUT
WING
NUT
BLOW COMPRESSED
AIR FROM THE
INSIDE OUT
Figure 42. Engine Air Cleaner
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