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.
SCT SERIESTROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4.If the oil level is low (Figure 13), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.
It is recommended that the trowel's safety stop switch is used |
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to stop the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the |
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switch is working properly and presents no danger to the operator. | Reference manufacturer engine | |
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Before Starting | instructions. | |
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1. | Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. |
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2. | Clean thetrowel,removingdirtanddust,particularlythe air |
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| filter and carburetor. |
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3. | Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace |
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| air filter with a new one as required. |
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4. | Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry |
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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 12) and wipe it clean.
Figure 13. 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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