HDA SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/1/17) — PAGE 41
MAINTENANCE
12. Reinstall the cone point square head set screw and jam
nut, and tighten securely. Make sure the point of the set
screw engages the groove in the gearbox main shaft.
13. Lubricate all grease points (Zerk fittings) with premium
Lithum 12-based grease, conforming to NLG1 grade #2
consistency.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Prepare the trowel for long-term storage (more than 30 days)
as follows.
Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL
®
to the
fuel.
Run the engine until all gasoline in the carburetor is
completely consumed.
Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill
with fresh oil.
Remove the spark plug. Pour 5–10 cm³ of SAE 30 oil into
the cylinder. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position for a few seconds to distribute the oil. Return the
engine ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position, and reinstall
the spark plug.
Clean off all external trowel components with a cloth.
Cover the trowel and store it away from direct sunlight
in a clean, dry location.
