J-SERIESTROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
CAUTION
NEVER operate the trowel 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 trowel.
NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard rings 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 trowel'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 trowel, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.Check theairfilterfor dirtanddust. Ifairfilterisdirty,replace air filter with a new one as required.
4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressedair.
Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4.If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.
NOTE
Reference manufacturer engine manual for specific servicing instructions.
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 15) and wipe it clean.
Figure 16. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 4. Oil Type
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
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Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
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Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
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Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
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