Multiquip HHN31VTCSL5 - Manual (Page 21)

HHN31VTCSL5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNuaL — ReV. #8 (05/03/12) — page 21
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Figure 5. Engine Components
INITIaL SeRVICINg
The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper
lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the
manufacturer’s engine manual for instructions and details
of operation and servicing. The engine shown above is a
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Gasoline engine. Operation for
other types of engines may vary somewhat.
1.
Thermostat — Regulates the temperature of the
engine coolant.
2. Oil Filler Cap — Remove to add engine oil.
3. Ignition Coil — Regulates coolant temperature
4. electric Starter — Starts engine when ignition key is
rotated to the "ON" position.
5. Oil pan — Holds a maximum of 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters)
of motor oil.
6. alternator — Provides charge for battery and voltage
for the +12 VDC electrical system.
7. Spark plug — Provides spark to the ignition system.
Set spark plug gap to 0.028 ~ 0.031 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).
Clean spark plug once a week.
8. Coolant Temperature Sending unit — Device that
measures coolant temperature.
9. governor Lever — This lever restricts engine speed
(high idle or low idle) through a speed control device
linked to the accelerator system.
10. Oil Drain plugs (2) — Remove to drain crankcase
oil. Always dispose of used oil and oil filters in an
environmentally safe manner. DO NOT allow used oil
to drain onto the ground or into a water runoff drain.
11. Oil Filter — Spin-on type, filters oil for contaminants.
12. Oil Dip Stick — Remove to check amount and
condition of oil in crankcase.
13. Oil pressure Sending unit — Device that measures
engine oil pressure.
14. Carburetor — Low-emission carburetor equipped
with an idle mixture valve with a limiter which allows
adjustment.