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J36/B46-M30 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/17/17) — PAGE 39
MAINTENANCE
2. Inspect the V-belt (Figure 54) to determine if it is
oil-soaked or glazed (a hard, shiny appearance on the
sides of the belt). Either of these conditions can cause
overheating of the belt, which can weaken the belt and
increase the possibility of it breaking.
3. Replace the V-belt immediately if any of the above wear
conditions are observed.
Fuel Strainer
1. Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap from the fuel tank.
3. Remove, inspect, and clean the fuel strainer (Figure 55)
with solvent.
Figure 55. Fuel Strainer
Spark Arrester
1. Remove the screws that secure the exhaust deflector
to the muffler protector, then remove the exhaust
deflector (Figure 56).
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL STRAINER
Figure 56. Spark Arrester Removal
2. Remove the screws that secure the muffler protector
to the muffler, then remove the muffler protector
(Figure 56).
3. Remove the screw securing the spark arrester to the
muffler, then remove the spark arrester (Figure 56).
4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen (Figure 57) with a wire brush.
Figure 57. Cleaning the Spark Arrester
5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged (has breaks
or holes).
6. Reinstall the spark arrester, muffler protector, and
exhaust deflector in reverse order of disassembly.
MUFFLER
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
SPARK
ARRESTER
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
SPARK ARRESTER
SCREEN
WIRE BRUSH