Operation Manual

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6.2 Maintenance Safety Continued
6.2.10 Fuel Tank
The fuel tank holds unleaded gasoline. For more information, refer to the engine owner’s
manual.
7. PRE-INSPECTION
NEVER operate the power trowel in a confined area or enclosed structure that does not
provide ample free flow of air.
ALWAYS wear approved eyewear 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 on the trowel.
It is recommended that the trowel's kill switch be used to stop the engine aer every use.
Doing this will verify that the switch is working properly and presents no danger to the
operator.
7.1 Before Starting
7.1.1 Read the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual.
7.1.2 Clean the power trowel by removing dirt and dust, particularly in the engine cooling
air inlet, carburetor, and air cleaner.
7.1.3 Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If the air filter is dirty, replace it with a new one as
required.
7.1.4 Check the carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean it with dry compressed air.
7.1.5 Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
7.2 Engine Oil Check
7.2.1 To check the engine oil level, place the power trowel on a secure level ground with
the engine stopped.
7.2.2 Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 2) and wipe it clean.
7.2.3 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil
level shown on the dipstick.
7.2.4 If the oil level is low (Figure 3), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the
recommended with SAE10W-30 4 stroke oil. Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.
NOTE:
Refer to Honda or Kohler Engine Manual for specific servicing instructions.