Stow STR46SPVGH, Operation Manual

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STR46SPVGH • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/17/08) — PAGE 17
STR46SPVGH — ENGINE
Figure 5. Gasoline Engine Controls and Components
INITIAL SERVICING
The gasoline engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper
lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the
manufacturer's engine manual for instructions & details of
operation and servicing. The engine shown above is a
Briggs &
Stratton Vanguard Gasoline engine. Operation for other types of
engines may vary somewhat.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
Engine components can generate extreme
heat. To prevent burns,
DO NOT touch these
areas while the engine is running or
immediately after operating.
NEVER operate
the engine with the muffler removed.
2 . Oil Filler Cap – Remove to add engine oil.
1 . Thermostat – Regulates the temperature of the engine
coolant.
3 . Ignition Coil – Provides spark to the ignition system.
4 . Starter – Starts engine when ignition key is rotated to the
"ON" position.
5 . Oil Pan – Reservoir for engine oil.
6 . Alternator – Maintains charge of battery.
7 . Spark Plug – Provides spark to the combustion chamber.
Clean spark plugs once a week. Set spark plug gap
according to engine manufacturer's specifications.
8. Coolant Temperature Sending Unit – Provides coolant/
water temperature information to the water temperature
indicator. If temperature is too high will cause the
temperature indicator to be ON.
9 . Governor Lever – Controls engine speed.
10 . Oil Drain – Remove to drain crankcase oil.
11 . Oil Filter – Spin-on type, filters oil for contaminants.
12 . Oil Dip Stick – Remove to check amount and condition of
oil in crankcase.
13. Oil Pressure Sending Unit – Provides oil pressure
information to the oil pressure indicator. If oil pressure is
too low will cause the oil pressure indicator to be ON.
14 . Carburetor – Provides a precise mixture of air and fuel to
run the engine.
15 . Air Filter (not shown) – Prevents dirt and other debris
from entering the fuel system. Unsnap air filter cover to
gain access to filter element.