L.T. Rich Products Z-Plug, Owner'S Manual

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2.4 Maintenance Safety Rules
Never perform maintenance on the Z-Plug when children are present.
Never allow anyone near the operation controls while performing service or maintenance
to the Z-Plug.
Keep Z-Plug engine area free of accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil to
prevent fire hazard.
Periodically tighten all nuts, bolts and screws and check that all fasteners are properly
installed to ensure that the Z-Plug is in safe operating condition.
Never perform maintenance on the Z-Plug while parking brake is disengaged.
2.5 Storage Safety Rules
Never store the Z-Plug in any area accessible by children.
Never store the Z-Plug with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes could reach an
open flame or spark.
Allow the Z-Plug engine to cool before storing in an enclosed area.
Lubricate all moving parts of the Z-Plug to prevent rust during storage.
Remove all accumulated debris from the Z-Plug and attachments before storing.
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE
3.1
Engine Maintenance (18HP Vanguard or 23HP BRIGGS Pro V-Twin)
**USE COMPRESSED AIR (NOT WATER) WHEN CLEANING ENGINE**
*Use only original equipment replacement parts. Other parts may not perform as
well, may damage unit, and may result in injury.
Oil Recommendations: Briggs & Stratton recommends the use of certified oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent oil are acceptable if classified for service SF,
SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to
select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
If the oil level is below the ADD mark, add oil until it reaches the FULL mark. Start the
engine and check for proper pressure before continuing to operate.
**Unit is filled with 5W 40 Synthetic oil out of the factory, using other grades may
requiring draining of fluids before replacing/topping off** For recommended oil /
oil filter change intervals, refer to Briggs & Stratton engine manual (page 7) or
“Maintenance Chart” on page 25 of this Z-Plug Aerator Manual.
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