PAGE 20 — SCT SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/05)
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER
operate the trowel
in a confined area or
enclosed area structure
that does not provide
ample
free flow of air
.
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the trowel.
NEVER
place hands or feet inside the guard
rings while the engine is running.
ALWAYS
shut the engine down before performing any
kind of maintenance service on the trowel.
SCT SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
It is recommended that the trowel's
safety stop switch
is used
to stop the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the
switch is working properly and presents no danger to the operator.
Before Starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the
trowel
, removing dirt and dust, particularly the air
filter and carburetor.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the trowel on secure level
ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 12) and wipe it clean.
Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 13), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 400 cc.
Figure 13. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Reference manufacturer engine
manual for specific servicing
instructions.
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