MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN MD105 - Maintenance - Engine Oil Service; Air Cleaner Removal Warning; Engine Oil Level Check and Refill Steps; Engine Oil Change Procedure and Torque

PAGE 36 — MD105 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/29/24)
ENGINE OIL
1. Make sure the trowel is secured on a level surface with
the engines stopped.
2. Pull the engine oil dipstick (Figure 32) out of its holder
and wipe it with a clean rag.
Figure 32. Engine Oil Dipstick And Filler Cap
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.
5. If the oil is below the lower mark on the dipstick, remove
the oil ller cap (Figure 32) and add engine oil up to
the upper mark on the dipstick. Refer to Table 6 for
recommended oil viscosity.
NOTICE
NEVER run the engine with the air cleaner removed.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air lter, or with a
damaged air lter, will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not
covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
UPPER
LIMIT
OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
LOWER
LIMIT
CAUTION
NEVER overll the oil pan. ALWAYS allow time for
any added oil to make its way to the oil pan before
rechecking the level.
MAINTENANCE
6. When replacing the dipstick, make sure it is fully
inserted into its holder to keep the crankcase sealed.
7. Repeat steps 2–6 for the remaining Honda engine.
Engine Oil Change
Change the engine oil after the rst month or 20 hours of
operation, then every 6 months or 100 hours thereafter.
Change the engine oil lters every 200 hours of operation.
Refer to Table 6 for recommended oil viscosity.
1. Remove the oil ller cap (Figure 32) to allow the oil
to drain easily.
2. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer
(Figure 33). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
Figure 33. Draining The Engine Oil
3. After the oil has fully drained, reinstall the oil drain
bolt and sealing washer and torque the bolt to 33 lbf·ft
(4.5 kgf·m, 45 N·m).
NOTICE
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the
requirements for API service category SJ or later
(or equivalent).
NOTICE
ALWAYS drain the engine oil while the oil is warm.
OIL DRAIN
BOLT
SEALING
WASHER