Multiquip STX55Y6 - Manual (Page 32)

PAGE 32 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06)
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Make sure the correct depth air
cleaner element and rubber seal
are used for the engine
specification involved.
Do not run the engine with the air cleaner removed or without
an element.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Oil And Fuel Lines
■ 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.
Figure 24. Oil Filter
2. Be sure to coat the seal of the new oil filter with clean
engine oil.
Figure 25. Fuel Filter Removal
Oil Filter (100 Hours)
1. Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 24) every oil change
or 100 hours. Refer to your engine manual for specific
details to perform this operation.
Changing Engine Oil And Filter
1. Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of use, then
change every 6 months or 100 hours.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (Figure 22, Item 6), and fill engine
crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4.
Fill to the upper limit of dipstick.
3. Crankcase oil capacity with oil filter replacement is 6.72
qts. (7.4 liters).
Fuel Filter (200 Hours)
■ Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 25) every 500 hours.
Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform
this operation.
STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE
Oil/Water Separator
6. Reinstall the element or if equipped, the precleaner over
the paper air cleaner element.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner dust pan and secure the latches.
Table 4. Recommended Viscosity Grades
F
C
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
-20 0 20
10W-30, 10W-40
32 40 60 80 100
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
5W-20, 5W-30
If the Oil/Water Separator has collected a significant amount of
water at the bottom of the cup it should be drained off. Refer to
your engine manual for specific details to perform this operation.
NOTE