MQ Multiquip 24421, Operation And Parts Manual

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PAGE 20 — JS36/30H55DE SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (5/02/16)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION/INSPECTION
4. Using a wrench, tighten the brass set nut up against
the conical nut and yoke boss. This will lock the cable
in place.
Before Starting
1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the trowel, 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 trowel on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 14) and wipe clean.
Figure 14. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 15), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed
in Table 4. Reference Table 3 for maximum engine oil
capacity.
Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 4. 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
Fuel Check
1. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
2. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt
to refuel the trowel if the engine is hot! or
running.