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Maintenance
maINTeNaNCe
When performing any maintenance on the trowel or
engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe
operation stated at the beginning of this manual. See the
engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate
engine maintenance schedule and troubleshooting guide
for problems.
At the front of the book there is a “Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a
daily basis.
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maINTeNaNCe SCHeduLe
daily (8-10 Hours)
1. Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and
control area. Check for oil or coolant leaks.
2. Check the fluid levels in the engine and gearboxes,
fill as necessary. Check air filter. See section on air
filter servicing.
Weekly (30-40 Hours)
1. Relube arms, thrust collar and steering links.
2. Replace blades if necessary.
3. Check and clean or replace the engine air filter
as necessary. (See following section on Air Filter
Maintenance.)
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Accidental starts can cause severe injury
or death.
ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
Disconnect and ground spark plug leads
and disconnect negative battery cable
from battery before servicing.
4. Replace engine oil and filter as necessary. (See
following section on Oil and Filter
5. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
monthly (100-150 Hours)
1. Remove, clean, reinstall and relube the arms and thrust
collar. Adjust the blade arms.
2. Replace gearbox lubricant after the first 100 hours of
operation. Replace every 500-600 hours.
3. Check drive belt for excessive wear.
4. Replace engine oil and filter as necessary, see engine
manual.
Yearly (500-600 Hours)
1. Check the arm bushings, thrust collar bushings, shaft
seals and belts. Replace if necessary
2. Check pitch control cables for wear.
3. Replace gearbox lubricant.
4. Check and adjust blade speed.
5. Change fuel filter element..
Table 5. Oil Chart
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Certain maintenance operations or machine
adjustments require specialized knowledge and skill.
Attempting to perform maintenance operations or
adjustments without the proper knowledge, skills or
training could result in equipment damage or injury to
personnel. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
