STR46SPVGH • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/17/08) — PAGE 25
STR46SPVGH — MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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WARNING
DO NOT
attempt to insert hands or tools
into the belt area while the engine is
running and the safety guard has been
removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and
clothing away from all moving parts to
prevent bodily injury.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT
remove the V-belt guard cover
until the muffler has cooled. Allow the
entire trowel to cool down before
performing this procedure.
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Leave
the existing drive belt intact until instructed to cut it.
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Leave the engine in place for this procedure. It is not
necessary to slide the engine to replace the drive belt.
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Have a 3/4 X 1 X 3-1/4 inch wooden block available.
Removing the Drive Belt
Figure 16. Wooden Block For Spacer
Checking The Drive Belt
The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins to show
signs of wear.
DO NOT
reuse a belt under any circumstances.
Indications of excessive belt wear are fraying, squealing when
in use, belts that emit smoke or a burning rubber smell when in
use.
Under normal operating conditions, a drive belt may last
approximately 150 hours. If your trowel is not reaching this kind
of life span for drive belt wear, check the drive belt for proper
pulley alignment and spacing .
To gain access to the drive belt, remove the drive belt guard
cover, then visually inspect the drive belt for signs of damage or
excessive wear. If the drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the
drive belt.
See the engine manual supplied
with your machine for appropriate
engine maintenance schedule
and troubleshooting guide for
problems.
Engine Tune-Up
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See your engine manual for specific information on tuning
up your engine.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any
extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel
immediately. Completely drain the fuel system (tank, lines,
etc.) if the unit is to be put into long term storage. For shorter
or intermediate periods of time the tank should be filled to
avoid condensation that could cause corrosion or
contamination of the fuel.
At the front of the book (Page 5) there is a “Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a daily
basis.
NOTE
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Length, 3.25 In. (82.5 mm)
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Width, 1.00 In. (25.4 mm)
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Height, .75 In. (19 mm)
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
ALWAYS
disconnect battery cables before attempting any
service or maintenance on the ride-on trowel.
