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Porto-screed psh— pre-inspection – Multiquip PSH User Manual

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STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/17/04) — PAGE 15

Fuel Check

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled.

DO NOT

smoke while refueling.

DO NOT

attempt to

refuel the PSH if the engine is

hot!

or

running

.

DANGER

1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish

with unleaded fuel.

3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.

DO

NOT

top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

PORTO-SCREED PSH— PRE-INSPECTION

Figure 7. 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 8), fill to the edge of the oil filler

hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3). Maximum oil
capacity is .56 liters (0.59 quarts).

Reference manufacturer engine
manual for specific servicing
instructions.

Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Before Starting

1.

Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.

Clean the PSH, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

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 PSH on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.

2.

Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 7) and wipe clean.

NEVER

operate the PSH 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 PSH.

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NOTE

V-Belt Check

A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance
of the PSH. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V-
belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.

CAUTION

PRE-INSPECTION