Multiquip STR46SPVG - Manual (Page 26)

STR46SPVG • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (07/09/07) — PAGE 26
STR46SPVG— MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
Figure 11. Adding Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil (200 Hours)
1. Change the engine oil after the first 50 hours of use,
then change every 6 months or 200 hours. Drain oil
while engine is warm.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (Figure 11), and fill engine
crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4.
Fill to the upper limit (F) of dipstick.
3. Reinstall oil filler cap, start engine and run at idle for 5
minutes. Stop engine. Recheck oil level. Add oil if
necessary. DO NOT over-fill.
Oil And Fuel Lines
■ Check the oil and fuel lines and connections regularly for
leaks or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
■ Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to maintain
the line's performance and flexibility .
1. Change the engine oil filter (Figure 12) after the first 50
hours of use, then change every 6 months or 200 hours.
2. Be sure to coat the rubber gasket of the new oil filter
with clean engine oil .
Figure 12. Engine Oil FIlter
Fuel Filter (600 Hours)
Figure 13. Fuel Filter
Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before replacing
fuel filter.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION - Fuel Filter Replacement
1. Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 13) every 600
hours.
2. To prevent the spillage of fuel which could cause a fire
or an explosion. Always make sure fuel hose clamps
are secured tightly and that fuel flows in the correct
direction as indicated by arrow.
OIL FILLER
CAP
F
L
ADD ENGINE
OIL
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
SAFE OPERATING
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MOT
O
R
OIL
Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)
1. Briggs and Stratton recommends antifreeze/summer
coolant for use in their engines, which can be purchased
in concentrate (and mixed with 50% demineralized
water) or pre-diluted.
2. Check coolant level daily (Figure 14) and change yearly.
Figure 14. Check Coolant Level
H
L
CAUTION
RESERVOIR
TANK
WATER
COOLANT
LEVEL
1. Maintain water/coolant level
at of radiator coils.
2. Maintain reserve tank water/
coolant level between H and
L mark. Use a mixture of
50/50 Anti-Freeze/Water.
3. Add coolant when reserve
tank is low (L). Fill to the H
mark with Anti-Freeze/Water.
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CHECK DAILY
Check Coolant