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inSpectiOn
This section is intended to assist the operator with the
initial start-up of the HHX. 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.
See Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 for the location of any
control or indicator referenced in this manual.
eNgINe OIL LeveL
1. Lift (tilt) seat forward to access dipstick.
2. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
3. Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 7), add
correct amount of engine oil to bring oil level
to a normal safe level (See Recommended
Viscosity Grades, Table 5)..
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
geaRBOX OIL LeveL
1. Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes
by viewing the sight glass at the rear of the
gearbox. See Figure 8.
2. The oil level of the gear box should be at the
half-way point of the sight glass (Figure 8). The gear
WaRNINg
Failure to understand the operation of the HHX could
result in severe damage to the trowel or personal injury.
CauTION
DO NOT overfill engine oil. Oil level should not be above
the top fill line.
MAX
MIN
ADD OIL
DIPSTICK
SAFE
OPERATING
LEVEL
DO NOT
OVERFILL
box oil capacity is 1 U.S. Gallon, (3.79 liters). 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 8. Gearbox Oil Plugs
FueL
To determine if the engine fuel is low, view the sight gauge
on the side of the fuel tank. If fuel level is low, fill with clean
Diesel fuel.
HYdRauLIC FLuId FILTeR
To determine if the hydraulic fluid filter needs to be changed,
view the sight gauge above the hydraulic filter located
beneath the foot platform.. If the gauge reads in the red
area, indicating a fiter by-pass condition, the filter needs
to be replaced.
DRAIN PLUG
SIGHT GLASS
(OIL CHECK)
FILL PLUG
WaRNINg
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.
WaRNINg
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank
for any extended period of time. Drain fuel into an
appropriate recepticle. Drain by opening the fuel
petcock at the bottom of the tank. Always clean up
spilled fuel immediately.
