Power Cube Maintenance

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Thick leather gloves
  • Safety goggles
  • Steel-toed shoes
  • Long sleeves/pants

Engine Maintenance

  • Check oil level: every 5 hours
  • Change oil and oil filter: after first five hours
  • Change oil: every 50 hours or every season (more often if dirty conditions)
  • Change oil filter: every 100 hours or every season
  • Replace foam air cleaner: every 25 hours or every season
  • Replace paper air filter: every 25 hours or every season
  • Replace paper air filter w/ foam air cleaner: every 100 hours or every season
  • Replace spark plugs: every 100 hours or every season
  • Replace fuel filter: every 100 hours or every season

schedule from Briggs & Stratton website

Hydraulic Maintenance

  • Any intervention must be carried out with pressure and tension released."
  • Check for visible leaks (particularly at connections). Tighten or seal if necessary.
  • Check state of hydraulic fluid. Completely replace if deteriorating (sunk color, odor, milky aspect).
  • Check hydraulic fluid level. Refill with same viscosity and to same line if necessary.
  • If system is to be shut down for a long time, leave hydraulic oil in the circuit.
  • Replace hydraulic fluid: every 24 months of use
  • Replace hydraulic fluid filters: every 12 months
  • Inspect hoses for damage, blisters, leaks or fraying. Replace if necessary.
  • Ensure pressure relief valve is not held partially open by contamination.
  • Check for corroded or loose fasteners.