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page 30 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) 
maintenance
General maintenance practices are crucial to the 
performance and longevity of your trowel. This equipment 
requires routine cleaning, blade and trowel arm inspection, 
lubrication and V-belt inspection for wear and damage. 
Reference Table 5 and Table 6 for scheduled engine and 
trowel maintenance.
The following procedures, devoted to maintenance, can 
prevent serious trowel damage or malfunctioning.
gENEraL cLEaNLiNESS
Clean the trowel daily. Remove all dust and slurry buildup. 
If the trowel is steam-cleaned, ensure that lubrication is 
accomplished 
afTEr steam cleaning.
ENgiNE chEcK
Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut and 
bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness.
 NOTICE
Reference
 hONda engine manual supplied with your 
trowel for more detailed engine maintenance and 
troubleshooting.
 CaUTION
aLwayS allow the engine to cool before 
servicing. 
NeveR attempt any maintenance 
work on a hot engine.
 CaUTION
aLwayS disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark 
plug and secure away from the engine before performing 
maintenance or adjustments on the machine.
 warNiNg
Some maintenance operations may 
require the engine to be run. Ensure 
that the maintenance area is well 
ventilated. Gasoline engine exhaust 
contains poisonous carbon monoxide 
gas that can cause unconsciousness 
and may result in 
dEaTh
Engine air cleaner
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high-density 
paper air cleaner element. See Figure 42 for air cleaner 
components.
1.  Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element.
2.  Tap the paper filter element several times on a hard 
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air not 
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) through the 
filter element from the inside out. 
NeveR  brush off 
dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the 
paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.
3.  Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or 
nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip 
the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze 
out the excess oil from the element before installing.
Figure 42. Engine Air Cleaner
  daNgEr
dO NOT use gasoline or low flash point 
solvents for cleaning the air cleaner, the 
possibility exists of fire or explosion which 
can cause damage to the equipment and 
severe bodily harm or even
 dEaTh!
  CaUTION
Wear protective equipment such as 
approved safety glasses or face shields 
and dust masks or respirators when 
cleaning air filters with compressed air.
BLOW COMPRESSED
AIR FROM THE
INSIDE OUT