PORTO-SCREED PSH— PRE-INSPECTION

PRE-INSPECTION

CAUTION

NEVER operate the PSH 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 PSH.

Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the PSH, 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.To check the engine oil level, place the PSH on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 7) and wipe clean.

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

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

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 8), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3).Maximum oil capacity is 0.59 quarts (.56 liters).

Reference manufacturer engine

NOTEmanual for specific servicing instructions.

Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Table 3. 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

 

 

 

DANGER

Fuel Check

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the PSH if the engine is hot! or running.

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visuallyinspecttoseeiffuellevelislow. Iffuelislow,replenish with unleaded fuel.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

V-Belt Check

A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance of the PSH. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V- belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.

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Stow PSH manual Pre-Inspection, Before Starting, Engine Oil Check, Fuel Check, Belt Check