mAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation stated at the beginning of this manual. See the engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate engine maintenance schedule and troubleshooting guide for problems.
At the front of the book there is a “Daily
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WARNING
Accidental starts can cause severe injury or death.
ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
Disconnect and ground spark plug leads and disconnect negative battery cable from battery before servicing.
Maintenance Schedule
Daily (8-10 Hours)
1.Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area.
2.Check the fluid levels in the engine and gearboxes, fill as necessary. Check air filter. See section on air filter servicing..
Weekly (30-40 Hours)
1.Relube arms, thrust collar and steering links.
2.Replace blades if necessary.
3.Check and clean or replace the engine air filter as necessary. (See following section on air Filter Maintenance.)
4.Replace engine oil and filter as necessary. (See following section on Oil and Filter
5.Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
Monthly (100-150 Hours)
1.Remove, clean, reinstall and relube the arms and thrust collar. Adjust the blade arms.
2.Replace gearbox lubricant after the first 100 hours of operation. Replace every
3.Check drive belt for excessive wear.
4.Replace engine oil and filter as necessary, see engine manual.
Yearly (500-600 Hours)
1.Check the arm bushings, thrust collar bushings, shaft seals and belts. Replace if necessary
2.Check pitch control cables for wear.
3.Replace gearbox lubricant.
4.Check and adjust blade speed. l.
Table 4. Oil Chart |
WARNING
Certain maintenance operations or machine adjustments require specialized knowledge and skill. Attempting to perform maintenance operations or adjustments without the proper knowledge, skills or training could result in equipment damage or injury to personnel. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
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