WALK-BEHIND TROWELS
OI
– B19001
OWNER’S MANUAL
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STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare your walk-behind trowel for extended storage.
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the trowel.
2. Close fuel shut off valve.
3. Siphon excess gasoline from tank.
4. Start engine until it stops from lack of fuel. This will use up all the fuel in the carburetor
and prevent formation of deposits due to evaporation of fuel.
5. Store the unit in an upright position in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
6. Refer to the engine manual for more information.
MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your Walk-Behind Power Trowel will ensure long life to the machine and its
components.
AIR CLEANER
- Keep air filter clean at all times. Refer to engine manual.
LUBRICATION
– Check engine oil regularly. Use proper engine oil as recommended. See
previous chart. Fill crankcase to levels as recommended in manufacture’s engine manual.
SPARK PLUG
– Check and clean spark plugs regularly. A fouled or dirty spark plug causes
hard starting and poor engine performance. Set spark plug gap to recommended clearance.
Refer to engine manual.
BELT TENSION
– IMPORTANT! When the engine is switched off, and the machine has
stopped, the normal belt play should be loose. This is due to the clutch type. When the
machine is running at full throttle, the clutch will close in, which tightens the belt causing the
gearbox to engage. When adjusting the belt make sure that the clutch is in alignment with
the follower pulley. Secure belt guard. Tighten all engine mount bolts, and tighten lock nuts.