MAINTENANCE
When performing 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.
WARNING
Accidental starts can cause severe injury or death.
STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE
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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.
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ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance work on a hot! (muffler, radiator, etc.) trowel.
Maintenance Schedule
Change the hydraulic oil and filter after the first 100 hours of use, then change every 250 hours.
Daily (8-10 Hours)
1.Check fluid levels in engine and reservoir; fill as necessary. Weekly
2.Relube arms, thrust collar and clutch.
3.Replace blades if necessary.
4.Check, clean, or replace the engine air filter as necessary.
5.Replace engine oil and filter as necessary, see engine manual.
Monthly (100-125 Hours)
Remove, clean, reinstall and relube the arms and thrust collar. Adjust the blade arms.
Yearly (500-600 Hours)
1.Check and replace if necessary the arm bushings, and thrust collar bushings.
2.Adjust blade speed.
3.Replace hydraulic fluid and hydraulic filter.
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Figure 22. Engine Service Areas | ||
1. | Fuel Filter |
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2. | Governor Lever |
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3.Dipstick (engine oil)
4. | Engine Oil Filter |
5. | Drain Plug (engine oil) |
6. | Filler Port (engine oil) |
7.Crank Shaft V-pulley
8.Cooling Fan
9. | Adjustment bolt |
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11.Rocker Arm Cover
12.Fuel Injection Pump
13.Alternator
14.Starter motor
15.Flywheel
16.Air Intake Port (from air cleaner)
17.Turbocharger
18.Lifting Eyelet
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