Multiquip HHXG5 operation manual Inspection, Engine Oil Level, Gearbox Oil Level, Fuel

INSPECTION

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the HHX. It is extremely important that

the gearbox, and refill with ISO 220 A GMA GR 5 EP oil.

this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel in the field.

DO NOT use your ride-on power trowel until this section is thoroughly understood.

WARNING

Failure to understand the operation of the HHX could result in severe damage to the trowel or personal injury.

FILL PLUG

SIGHT GLASS (OIL CHECK)

DRAIN PLUG

Figure 8. Gearbox Oil Plugs

See Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 for the location of any control or indicator referenced in this manual.

Engine Oil Level

1.Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.

2.Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 7), add correct amount of engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe level (Table 4)..

CAUTION

DO NOT overfill engine oil. Oil level should not be above the top fill line.

DIPSTICK

SAFE

OPERATING

MAXLEVEL

ADD OIL

MIN

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick

Gearbox Oil Level

1.Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes by viewing the sight glass at the rear of the gearbox. See Figure 8.

2.The oil level of the gear box should be at the half-way point of the sight glass. The gear box oil capacity is 1 U.S. Gallon, (3.79 liters). If additional oil is required, unscrew the oil fill plug located on top of

Fuel

To determine if the engine fuel is low, view the sight gauge on the side of the fuel tank. If fuel level is low, fill with unleaded gasoline.

WARNING

Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. Do not attempt to refuel the ride-on trowel if the engine is hot or running.

WARNING

Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any extended period of time. Drain fuel into an appropriate recepticle. Drain by opening the fuel petcock at the bottom of the tank. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.

HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER

To determine if the hydraulic fluid filter needs to be changed, view the sight gauge above the hydraulic filter located beneath the foot platform.. If the gauge reads in the red area, indicating a fiter by-pass condition, the filter needs to be replaced.

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