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EHTX44Y5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/16/13) — PAGE 27
MAINTENANCE
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NOTICE
When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine,
follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation
stated at the beginning of this manual
At the front of this manual there is a “Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist”. Make copies of this checklist and use it on a
daily basis
WARNING
Accidental starts can cause severe injury
or death.
ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
Disconnect and ground spark plug leads
and disconnect negative battery cable
from battery before servicing.
WARNING
Some maintenance operations may
require the engine to be run. Ensure
that the maintenance area is well
ventilated. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause
unconsciousness and may result in
DEATH
CAUTION
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before servicing. NEVER attempt any
maintenance work on a hot engine.
CAUTION
Certain maintenance operations or machineadjustments
require specialized knowledge and skill. Attempting
to perform maintenance operations or adjustments
without the proper knowledge, skills ortraining could
result in equipment damage or injury to personnel. If
in doubt, consult your dealer.
Air Cleaner
This Yanmar diesel engine is equipped with a replaceable,
high-density paper air cleaner element (Figure 19). This
air cleaner may have an inner element (option) that is
used as a backup filter should the main element becomes
damaged.
Figure 19. Air Cleaner Components
1. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.
2. Check for and correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris
along with loose or damaged components.
3. Replace the element if it is found to be damaged,
excessively dirty, or oily.
4. Release the latches located on either side of the air
cleaner dust pan, and remove the dust pan.
5. Remove the air cleaner element.
CAUTION
Wear protective equipment such as
approved safety glasses or face shields
and dust masks or respirators when
cleaning air filters with compressed air.
AIR CLEANER
CASE
LATCH
DUST PAN
ARROW
MARK
(DUST PAN)
MAIN PAPER
AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT
INNER
ELEMENT
(OPTION)
EVACUATOR
VALVE
ARROW
MARK
(CASE)
NOTICE
Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner
components could allow unfiltered air into the engine
causing premature wear and failure.