beautypg.com

Maintenance – Multiquip HHNG5 User Manual

Page 27

background image

HHNg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 27

MAIntEnAncE

When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine,

follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation

stated at the beginning of this manual
At the front of this manual there is a “Daily Pre-Operation

Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a

daily basis.

wARNiNG

Accidental starts can cause severe injury or

death.

AlwAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the

OFF position.

Disconnect and ground spark plug leads

and disconnect negative battery cable

from battery before servicing.

wARNiNG

Some maintenance operations may

require the engine to be run. Ensure

that the maintenance area is well

ventilated. Exhaust contains poisonous

carbon monoxide gas that can cause

unconsciousness and may result in

dEATH

CauTION

AlwAYS allow the engine to cool

before servicing.

NEVER attempt any

maintenance work on a hot engine.

Air Cleaner

Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and

control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as

necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
1. Unscrew the latch locking knob (Figure 17) located on

top of the air cleaner cover, and remove cover.

Figure 17. Air Filter Components

2. Next, remove nut, outer (foam) and inner filters (paper).
3. Inspect both air filter elements, replace them if

necessary

AIR CLEANER

COVER

LOCKING KNOB

NUT

RETAINER

OUTER FILTER

(FOAM)

INNER FILTER

(PAPER)