Stow MS20E, MSD0H operation manual Before Starting, Engine Oil Check

MS20H/MS20E MIXER — PRE-INSPECTION

CAUTION

NEVER operate the mixer in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air.

ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the mixer.

NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard cover while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before performing any kind of maintenance service on the trowel.

It is recommended that the mixer's kill switch be used to stop the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the switch is working properly and presents no danger to the operator.

Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the mixer, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

Engine Oil Check

1.Tochecktheengineoillevel,placethe trowelonsecurelevel ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 10) and wipe it clean.

Figure 10. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 11), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 7).Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.

NOTE	Reference manufacturer engine
	manual for specific servicing
	instructions.

Figure 11. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Table 7. Oil Type

Season	Temperature	Oil Type
Summer	25°C or Higher	SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall	25°C~10°C	SAE 10W-30/20
Winter	0°C or Lower	SAE 10W-10

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