Use and Care Manual

● Remove spark plug and pour 15 ml (½ ounce) of SAE 30 engine oil into

the cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank engine to distribute oil. Refer to engine

manual.

● Clean dirt from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen, and

muffler areas.

● To save space, place handle in its storage position.

● Cover trowel and engine and store in a clean, dry area.

5.13 Troubleshooting

Problem / Symptom Reason / Remedy

Trowel does not develop full

speed.

• Remove deposits built up in engine cylinder and

engine head.

• Engine speed too low. Adjust speed.

• Clean or replace air filter.

• Clean debris from moving parts and trowel blades.

• In cold weather, warm engine in idle 3 or 4 minutes.

• Check throttle lever and cable for proper operation.

Engine runs; poor trowel

operation.

• Check belt for wear or damage.

• Check clutch for wear or damage.

• Clean debris from moving parts and trowel arms.

Engine does not start or runs

erratically.

• Check fuel level. Open fuel valve.

• Clean air filter.

• Check/replace spark plug.

• Check in-line fuel filter.

• Check engine oil level.

• Check engine switch handle to stop position.

• Check that throttle is in idle position when starting

machine.

Trowel handle tends to rotate

when idling.

• Check engine idle speed. It may be too high.

• Belt alignment may be off.