LD6 RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/10/20) — PAGE 37
4. Measure the spark plug electrode gap (Figure 37)
with a wire-type feeler gauge. If needed, adjust the
gap to 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) by carefully bending the
side electrode.
Figure 37. Spark Plug Gap
5. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid
cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug
wrench to 15 lbf·ft (20.3 N·m).
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
Change the hydraulic oil filter (Figure 38) after the first
100 hours of use, then every 250 hours. Use 10-micron,
glass-filled filter elements only.
Figure 38. Hydraulic Oil Filter
GAP: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
HYDRAULIC
OIL FILTER
MAINTENANCE
Draining the Hydraulic Oil
1. Place an appropriate container beneath the hydraulic
oil reservoir (Figure 39) to catch the hydraulic oil as
it drains.
Figure 39. Draining Hydraulic Oil
2. Remove the hydraulic oil drain cap (Figure 39) and
allow the hydraulic oil to drain completely from the
reservoir.
3. Replace the drain cap when finished.
BATTERY
1. Check and clean the battery terminals for corrosion.
2. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal during
storage. If the unit will be stored where the ambient
temperature will drop to –15
o
C or less, remove and
store the battery in a warm, dry place.
3. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for
maintaining and charging the battery.
CAUTION
Hydraulic oil can get HOT!
ALWAYS allow hydraulic oil to cool before
performing this procedure.
HYDRAULIC OIL
DRAIN CAP
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR
NOTICE
NEVER attempt to charge a battery that is frozen.
The battery can explode unless first allowed to thaw.
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