Multiquip HHNG5 - Manual (Page 22)

page 22 — HHNg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13)
InSPEctIOn
This section is intended to assist the operator with the
initial inspection of the trowel. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to use the
trowel in the field.
dO NOT use your trowel until this section is thoroughly
understood.
eNgINe OIL LeveL
1. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2. Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 7), add correct
amount of engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe
level. (See Table 6).
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
CauTION
Failure to understand the operation of the trowel could
result in severe damage to the trowel or personal injury.
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for the location of any control
or indicator referenced in this manual.
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
ADD ENGINE OIL
SAFE OPERATING
OIL LEVEL
Table 6. Recommended viscosity grades
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
geaRBOx OIL LeveL
1. Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes by
viewing the sight glass at the rear of the gearbox. See
Figure 8.
2. The oil level of the gear box should be at the half-way
point of the sight glass (Figure 8). The gear box oil
capacity is 1 U.S. gallon, (3.79 liters). If additional oil is
required, unscrew the oil fill plug located on top of the
gearbox, and refill with ISO 220 A GMA GR 5 EP oil.
Figure 8. Gearbox Oil Plugs/Sight Glass
FueL
Determine if the engine fuel is low (Figure 9). If fuel level
is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with gasoline with
an minimum octane rating of 87.
Figure 9. Fuel Gauge
FILL PLUG
DRAIN PLUG SIGHT GLASS
(OIL CHECK)
dANGER
Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flammable
and can be dangerous if mishandled. dO NOT smoke
while refueling. dO NOT attempt to refuel the ride-on
trowel if the engine is hot or running.
CauTION
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for
any extended period of time. Always clean up spilled
fuel immediately.