LD6 RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/10/20) — PAGE 35
COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine’s air cooling system. Remove
the blower housing and clean the areas shown in Figure 31
to prevent overheating and engine damage.
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Figure 31. Cleaning the Air Cooling System
ENGINE OIL
1. Make sure the trowel is on a secure, level surface with
the engine stopped.
Figure 32. Engine Oil Dipstick
2. Pull the engine oil dipstick (Figure 32) out of its holder
and wipe it with a clean rag.
3. Fully insert the dipstick then remove it again.
4. Determine if engine oil is low. Oil should be between
the upper and lower marks (Figure 32) on the dipstick.
CLEAN
ALL
AREAS
DIPSTICK
ADD
ADD
OIL
FULL
LIMIT
MAINTENANCE
5. If the oil is below the lower mark on the dipstick, remove
the oil filler cap (Figure 33) and add engine oil up to
the upper mark on the dipstick. Refer to Table 6 for
recommended oil viscosity.
Figure 33. Oil Filler Cap
6. When replacing the dipstick, make sure it is fully
inserted into its holder to keep the crankcase sealed.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Change the engine oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of operation,
then every 100 hours. Change the oil every 50 hours when
operating under heavy load or in high temperatures. Refer
to Table 6 for recommended oil viscosity.
1. Make sure the engine is level.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plugs.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the
negative battery terminal.
OIL FILLER CAP
CAUTION
NEVER overfill the oil pan. ALWAYS allow time for
any added oil to make its way to the oil pan before
rechecking the level.
NOTICE
ALWAYS drain the engine oil while the oil is warm.
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