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Personnel other than the trowel operator should not be allowed in the work area, as
severe injury can occur from contact with operating trowel blades.
It is recommended that each set of work passes be at 90° to the previous set of work
passes. This will help prevent the creation of valleys in the slab surface. For example, in
the illustration, the second set of work passes
(2)
is 90° to the first set of work passes
(1)
.
5. Maintenance
5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The chart below lists basic engine maintenance. Refer to engine manufacturer's
Operation Manual for additional information on engine maintenance.
Daily
before
starting
After
first 20
hrs.
Every 2
weeks or
50 hrs.
Every
month or
100 hrs.
Every
year or
300 hrs.
Check fuel level.
●
Check engine oil level.
●
Inspect fuel lines.
●
Inspect air filter. Replace as
needed.
●
Check and tighten external
hardware.
●
Check and adjust drive belt.
●
●
Clean air cleaner elements.
●
Inspect shockmounts for damage.
●
Change engine oil.
●
●
Clean engine cooling fins.
●
Clean sediment cup / fuel filter.
●
Check and clean spark plug.
●
Check and adjust valve clearance.
●
Change exciter oil.
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