Use and Care Manual

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5. Maintenance
5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The chart below lists basic machine and engine maintenance. Refer to the engine
manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual for additional information on engine maintenance.
Daily
After first
20 hrs.
Every
50 hrs.
Every
100 hrs.
Every
300 hrs.
Check fuel level.
•
Check engine oil level. •
Inspect fuel lines. •
Inspect air filter. Replace as needed. •
Check external hardware. •
Clean trowel after each use to remove
concrete splatter.
•
Clean air cleaner elements. •
Change engine oil.
•
•
Check drive belt. •
Clean sediment cup. •
Check and clean spark plug. •
Check and adjust valve clearances. •
● Perform initially after first 20 hours of operation.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any repair establishment or individual.
5.2 Engine Oil
See Graphic 8
5.2.1 Drain oil while the engine is still warm.
5.2.2 Remove the oil fill plug (a) and drain cap (b) to drain oil.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a container
under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this liquid in
accordance with environmental protection legislation.
5.2.3 Install drain cap.