JWN- SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (03/02/07) — PAGE 25
JWN-SERIES — MAINTENANCE
Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or
plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will
cause engine damage due to overheating.
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2.
Be sure to coat the
seal of the new oil filter with clean
engine oil.
Fuel Filter (200 Hours)
1.
Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 14) every 200 hours.
Figure 13. Oil FIlter
Figure 14. Honda Fuel Filter
Changing Engine Oil (100 Hours)
1.
Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of use, then
change every 6 months or 100 hours.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap (Figure 5, Item 1), and fill engine
crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4.
Fill to the upper limit of dipstick.
3.
Crankcase oil capacity is 1.69 qts. (1.60 liters) without oil
filter replacement, with oil filter replacement 2.02 qts. (1.90
liters).
Oil Filter (200 Hours)
1.
Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 13) every 200 hours.
Oil And Fuel Lines
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Check the oil and fuel lines and connections regularly for
leaks or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
■
Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to maintain the
line's performance and flexibility.
Long Term Storage
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Remove the battery.
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Drain fuel from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.
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Remove spark plug and pour a few drops of motor oil into
cylinder. Crank engine 3 to 4 times so that oil reaches all
internal parts.
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Clean exterior with a cloth soaked in clean oil.
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Store unit covered with plastic sheet in moisture and dust-
free location out of direct sunlight.
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Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any
extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel
immediately.
Engine Tune-Up
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See your engine manual for specific information on tuning
up your engine, checking and gaping the spark plugs, etc.
See the engine manual supplied with
your machine for appropriate engine
maintenance schedule and
troubleshooting guide for problems.
NOTE
At the front of the book (Page 9) there is a “Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a daily
basis.
Disconnect spark plug wires and battery cables before attempting
any service or maintenance on the ride-on trowel.
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