JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/06) — PAGE 23
This section is intended to assist the operator with
the initial start-up of the JTN ride-on 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:
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Fuel
1.
Determine if the engine fuel is low. If fuel level
is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with
unleaded gasoline. 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.
Figure 8. Gearbox Oil Plugs
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil Level
See Figures 5 and 6 for the location of any control or indicator
referenced in this manual.
Failure to understand the operation of the JTN
Ride-On Trowel could result in severe damage
to the trowels or personal injury.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the trowel on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the dipstick from its holder as shown in Figure 7
and wipe clean.
3.
Insert and remove the dipstick into the holder. Check the oil
level shown on the dipstick.
4.
If the oil level is low (Figure 7), fill to the correct operating
level with the recommended oil type as listed in Table 3.
See Table 2 for engine oil capacity.
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Gearbox Oil Level
1.
Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes
by removing the plug located on the side of the
gearbox. See Figure 8.
2.
The level of oil in the gearbox should just reach the bottom
of the fill plug hole. The fill hole plug is located approximately
half way up the side of the gearbox. If needed, refill with
specially formulated Whiteman gearbox lubricant P/N
10139 or ISO 680 oil. Gearbox oil capacity is 27 oz. (.798
liters).
CAUTION:
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Use caution when removing plugs on the
gearbox, there are two of them. Removal of
the bottom most plug (
drain plug) will drain
the oil in the gearbox.
Fuel spillage on a
hot! engine can cause
a
fire or explosion. If fuel spillage occurs,
wipe up the spilled fuel completely to
prevent fire hazards.
NEVER! smoke
around or near the generator.
DANGER:
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DANGER:
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ALWAYS fill the fuel tank with clean and fresh unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT over fill fuel tank. Leave room for
expansion.
The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling. Handle
fuel in a safety container. If the container does not have a
spout, use a funnel. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
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