General Information - MULTIQUIP J36H55 Operation Manual

INTENDED USE
Operate this trowel, its components and tools in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools
for stated operation is considered contrary to designated
use. The risk of such use lies entirely with the user. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages as a result
of misuse.
TROWEL FAMILIARIZATION
Read all safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions
will be found throughout this manual and on the trowel. Keep
all safety information in good, readable condition. Operators
should be well trained on the operation and maintenance
of the trowel.
This walk-behind trowel is designed for the floating and
finishing of concrete slabs.
Walk around the trowel and take notice of all the major
components (Figure 2)—the engine, blades, steering
handle, gearbox, etc. Make sure there is always oil in the
engine.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat, watered-down
section of finished concrete that is free of debris and other
objects.
This trial test run will increase your confidence in using the
trowel and will familiarize you with the trowel's controls. You
will learn how the trowel handles under actual conditions.
Engine
These trowels are equipped with gasoline engines
(see Table 3 and Table 4) that range from 5.4 to 11
horsepower. Refer to the engine owner's manual for
instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of
your engine. If the original manual is lost or damaged, please
contact your nearest Multiquip dealer for a replacement.
Drive System
Power is transferred from the engine to the gearbox input
shaft via a V-belt pulley drive system. The pulley engages
a centrifugal clutch.
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Gearbox
The gearbox is located beneath the engine and transfers
power to the spider assembly. The gearbox controls the
rotational speed of the trowel and is equipped with two
shafts (input and output).
Spider
The vertical output shaft of the gearbox connects to a
cast hub called the spider. The spider has four arms that
extend outward, to which blades or other accessories are
attached. As the gearbox output shaft rotates, so does the
spider assembly.
Blades
The blades of the trowel finish concrete as they are rotated
around the surface. This trowel comes equipped with four
combination blades, equally spaced in a radial pattern,
attached to the vertical rotating shaft by means of the
spider assembly.
Guard Ring
This unit is equipped with a safety guard ring to help prevent
objects from coming into contact with the rotating blades
while the trowel is in operation.
Safety Stop Switch
Centrifugal
In the event of a trowel runaway condition (the operator
releases the handlebar during operation), the centrifugal
safety stop switch will stop the engine and bring the trowel
to a halt.
TRAINING
For proper training, please use the Training Checklist
form located in the front of this manual. This checklist will
provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide
training to a new operator.