Str46spvgh — maintenance, Warning – Multiquip STR46SPVGH User Manual
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STR46SPVGH • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/17/08) — PAGE 23
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STR46SPVGH — MAINTENANCE
Certain maintenance operations or machine adjustments
require specialized knowledge and skill. Attempting to
perform maintenance operations or adjustments without
the proper knowledge, skills or training could result in
equipment damage or injury to personnel. If in doubt,
consult your dealer.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
The Vanguard 31 hp engine is equipped with a replaceable,
high-density paper air cleaner element. Check the air cleaner
daily or before starting the engine. Check for and correct heavy
buildup of dirt and debris along with loose or damaged
components, (Figure 14).
1
.
Air Cleaner Body
2
.
Cartridge
3.
Cover
4
.
Latches (Cover Clamps)
Figure 14. Air Cleaner Components
Operating the engine with loose or
damaged air cleaner components
could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear
and failure.
NOTE
Figure 15. Oil Filter
2.
Be sure to coat the
seal
(Item A) of the new oil filter with
clean engine oil.
Oil Filter (300 Hours)
1.
Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 15) every other oil
change or 300 hours. Refer to your engine manual for
specific details to perform this operation.
Changing Engine Oil And Filter
1.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
use, then change oil every 6 months or 1500 hours. Use
engine lubrication oil
API SE class or higher.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap (Figure 22, Item 6), and fill engine
crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4.
Fill to the upper limit of dipstick.
3.
Crankcase oil capacity with oil filter replacement is 3.5 qts.
(3.3 liters).
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1
4
2
1. Unlock the cover clamps (4) and remove cover (3).
2.
Remove cartridge (2) from air cleaner body (1).
3.
Clean cartridge by gently tapping the end with the handle
of a screwdriver. Replace cartridge if very dirty or damaged.
4.
Carefully clean out the air cleaner cover.
5.
Install cartridge in body.
6.
Install cover and lock cover clamps.
Air Cleaner (Daily)
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Seal