Stow manual STR36SP-SERIES Maintenance

STR36SP-SERIES — MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Changing Engine Oil (100 Hours)

1.Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of use, then change every 6 months or 100 hours.

2.Remove the oil filler cap (Figure 5, Item 1), and fill engine crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. Fill to the upper limit of dipstick.

3.Crankcase oil capacity is 1.69 qts. (1.60 liters) without oil filter replacement, with oil filter replacement 2.02 qts. (1.90 liters).

Oil Filter (200 Hours)

1.Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 13) every 200 hours.

Figure 13. Oil FIlter

2.Be sure to coat the seal of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.

Fuel Filter (200 Hours)

1.Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 14) every 200 hours.

Oil And Fuel Lines

■Check the oil and fuel lines and connections regularly for leaks or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.

■Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to maintain the line's performance and flexibility.

Long Term Storage

■Remove the battery.

■Drain fuel from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.

■Remove spark plug and pour a few drops of motor oil into cylinder. Crank engine 3 to 4 times so that oil reaches all internal parts.

■Clean exterior with a cloth soaked in clean oil.

■Store unit covered with plastic sheet in moisture and dust- free location out of direct sunlight.

CAUTION

Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Engine Tune-Up

■See your engine manual for specific information on tuning up your engine, checking and gaping the spark plugs, etc.

See the engine manual supplied with

NOTE your machine for appropriate engine maintenance schedule and troubleshooting guide for problems.

At the front of the book (Page 9) there is a “Daily Pre-Operation Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a daily basis.

Disconnect spark plug wires and battery cables before attempting any service or maintenance on the ride-on trowel.

Figure 14. Honda Fuel Filter

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