Cement paste in spider arms and pitch linkages stiffens control. Wash and grease at the end of each pour.
Gearbox heat
Long pours on stiff concrete load gearboxes; check oil level and look for leaks at the shaft seals.
Fluids by compartment.
Confirm the fluid type, grade, and specifications in the power trowel maker’s manual before ordering. These examples are not a fitment result for a specific machine.
Rotor gearboxes
Trowel gearboxes call for a specific gear oil, sometimes a heavy synthetic grade and sometimes the maker’s own product; follow the trowel maker and fill to the level shown.
Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
What oil goes in a power trowel gearbox?
The gear oil the trowel maker lists, at the specified level.
How often should trowel arms be greased?
Often daily in heavy use; follow the maker’s chart.
General maintenance information. Always follow the equipment maker’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.