Multiquip J36S60 - Manual (Page 30)

page 30 — J36S60 WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #1 (01/23/13)
Maintenance
General maintenance practices are crucial to the
performance and longevity of your trowel. This equipment
requires routine cleaning, blade and trowel arm inspection,
lubrication and V-belt inspection for wear and damage.
Reference Table 5 and Table 6 for scheduled engine and
trowel maintenance.
The following procedures, devoted to maintenance, can
prevent serious trowel damage or malfunctioning.
geNeRaL CLeaNLINeSS
Clean the trowel daily. Remove all dust and slurry buildup.
If the trowel is steam-cleaned, ensure that lubrication is
accomplished aFTeR steam cleaning.
eNgINe CHeCK
Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut and
bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness.
NOTICE
Reference HONDa engine manual supplied with your
trowel for more detailed engine maintenance and
troubleshooting.
CaUTION
aLWayS allow the engine to cool before
servicing. NeveR attempt any maintenance
work on a hot engine.
CaUTION
aLWayS disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and secure away from the engine before performing
maintenance or adjustments on the machine.
WaRNINg
Some maintenance operations may
require the engine to be run. Ensure
that the maintenance area is well
ventilated. Gasoline engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas that can cause unconsciousness
and may result in DeaTH
engine air Cleaner
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high-density
paper air cleaner element. See Figure 42 for air cleaner
components.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element.
2. Tap the paper filter element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air not
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) through the
filter element from the inside out. NeveR brush off
dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the
paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.
3. Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or
nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip
the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze
out the excess oil from the element before installing.
Figure 42. Engine Air Cleaner
DaNgeR
DO NOT use gasoline or low flash point
solvents for cleaning the air cleaner, the
possibility exists of fire or explosion which
can cause damage to the equipment and
severe bodily harm or even DeaTH!
CaUTION
Wear protective equipment such as
approved safety glasses or face shields
and dust masks or respirators when
cleaning air filters with compressed air.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING
NUT
WING
NUT
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
BLOW COMPRESSED
AIR FROM THE
INSIDE OUT