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HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 16
HHN -31V — INITIAL START-UP
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the HHN series Ride-On Power trowel. It is extremely
important that this section be read carefully before attempting to
use the trowel in the field.
DO NOT
use your ride-on power trowel until this section is
thoroughly understood.
CAUTION:
Failure to understand the operation of the HHN
Ride-ON Power Trowel could result in severe
damage to the trowels or personal injury.
See Figures 2 and 3 (Pages 13 and 14) for
the location of any control or indicator
referenced in this manual.
Engine Oil Level
1.
Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes
by viewing the sight glass at the rear of the
gearbox. See Figure 5.
Fuel
1.
Determine if the engine fuel is low (Figure 6). If fuel level is
low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with unleaded gasoline.
CAUTION:
2.
The oil level of the gear box should be at the half-way point
of the sight glass (Figure 5). The gear box oil capacity is
144 oz. If additional oil is required, unscrew the oil fill plug
located on top of the gearbox, and refill with ISO 220 A
GMA GR 5 EP oil.
Figure 5. Gearbox Oil Plugs/Sight Glass
Figure 6. Fuel Gauge
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick
CAUTION:
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the
tank for any extended period of time. Always
clean up spilled fuel immediately.
1.
Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2.
Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 4), add
correct amount of engine oil to bring oil level
to a normal safe level.
Gearbox Oil Level
Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly
flammable and can be dangerous if
mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke while
refueling.
DO NOT
attempt to refuel the ride-
on trowel if the engine is hot or running.
