MBW F46/4 - Manual (Page 10)

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M
AINTENANCE
WARNING
Always exercise the stopping procedure before
servicing or lubricating the unit.
After servicing the unit, replace and fasten all
guards, shields, and covers to their original
positions before resuming operation.
CAUTION
Always verify fluid levels and check for leaks after
changing fluids.
Do not drain oil onto ground, into open streams,
or down sewage drains.
Maintenance Schedule
1. Check all hardware after the first 5 hours of use, then follow the maintenance schedule.
Fluid Levels
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for maintenance
intervals and procedures.
Engine Oil
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for recommended oil
change intervals.
WARNING
Never change the oil when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool before maintaining.
To drain the oil, lift and tip the trowel forward onto the guard
ring using the trowel handle. Place a drain pan underneath
the engine and remove the drain plug. After the oil has
finished draining, reinstall the plug and clean any spilled oil
from the trowel.
Engine Speed
The engine speed is factory preset according to the
Specifications section. Do not tamper with the governor
settings. The governor establishes safe operating limits.
These limits must not be exceeded.
Cleaning
Always clean the trowel thoroughly after each day’s
operation. Dried concrete buildup can hinder performance
and shorten the life of the trowel.
Lubrication
1. Grease the yoke plate and spider (see Spider
Assembly, page 16) every 10 hours or daily with a
lithium base, low temperature, general purpose lube.
2. Change the gearbox oil once every season or 500
hours, whichever comes first. The drain/fill plug is
located on the right-hand side of the gearbox. Fill it
with 21 oz. (620 ml) of MBW Worm Gear Oil (MBW
MAINTENANCE
10 HOURS OR
DAILY
50 HOURS OR
WEEKLY
100 HOURS OR
MONTHLY
500 HOURS OR
YEARLY
Grease yoke plate X
Grease spider X
Change gearbox oil X
Check gearbox oil X
Inspect drive belt X
Check and tighten all hardware 1 X
SYSTEM FLUID VOLUME RECOMMENDED OIL
Gearbox Oil 21 oz. (620 ml) #680 140wt Sulfur Free (MBW #05700)
Engine Refer to engine operator/owner manual