PAGE 34 — STXD6i RIDE-ON TROWEL• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (05/28/15)
MAINTENANCE
Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform
this operation.
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR
Inspect the Fuel/Water Separator daily. If the Fuel/Water
Separator (Figure 27) has collected a significant amount of
water and sediment at the bottom of the cup, it should be
drained off. Refer to your engine manual for specific details
to perform this operation.
Figure 27. Fuel/ Water Separator
OIL AND FUEL LINES
1. Check the oil and fuel lines and connections regularly
for leaks or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
2. Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to
maintain the line's performance and flexibility.
FUEL
COCK
RETAINING
RING
CUP
SEDIMENT
CAUTION
NEVER
place hands near the belts or fan
while the trowel is running.
ENGINE TUNE-UP
At the front of this manual is a “Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a
daily basis.
ALWAYS disconnect battery cables before attempting any
service or maintenance on the ride-on trowel.
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
1. Change the hydraulic oil and filter (Figure 28) after the
first 100 hours of use then change every 250 hours.
Use 10 micron absolute synthetic media filter.
Figure 28. Hydraulic Oil Filter
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Check and clean battery terminals for corrosion.
2. Never attempt to charge a battery that is frozen. The
battery can explode unless first allowed to thaw.
3. Disconnect the negative terminal ( - ) of the battery
during storage. If unit will be stored where ambient
temperature will drop to -15
o
C or less, remove and
store battery in a warm, dry place.
4. Check manufacturer's recommendations for maintaining
and charging battery.
NOTICE
See the engine manual supplied with your machine
for appropriate engine maintenance schedule and
troubleshooting guide for problems.
HYDRAULIC
OIL FILTER
