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- Page 1 (204) 831 8468 Operator’s Safety and Service WBT Power Trowels It is the OWNER´S RESPONSABILITY to communicate information on the 01012019 SAFE USE and OPERATION of this machine to the operators. WBT36/WBT46...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Introduction ............. 4 2.Safety Information ........... 5 2.1........5 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arrestors 2.2............5 Operating Safety 2.3....6 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines 2.4............7 Service Safety 2.5. - Page 3 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 4.8............17 Before Starting 4.9.............. 17 To Start 4.10............18 To Stop 4.11..........18 Engine Control Module 4.12............19 Operation 4.13............. 20 Braking System 4.14............ 21 Pitch Adjustment 5.Maintenance ............22 5.1.
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Page 4: Introduction
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.12......... 27 Storage 5.13............. 28 Troubleshooting 6.Warehouse Locations ..........31 7.Additional Notes ............ 31 8.Safety Program ............33 9.Parts List Breakdown ......Attachment CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. - Page 5 www.crownequip.com 2. Safety Information (204) 831 8468...
- Page 6 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ENSURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT IS THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OPERATE OUR MACHINES ONLY WHEN WEARING THE PROPER PROTECTION RECOMMENDED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
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Page 7: Safety Information
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 This manual contains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE callouts which must be followed to reduce the possibility of personal injury, damage to the equipment, or improper service. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. -
Page 8: Operator Safety While Using Internal Combustion Engines
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 2.2.1 NEVER allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper training. People operating this equipment must be familiar with the risks and hazards associated with it. 2.2.2 NEVER touch the engine or muffler while the engine is on or immediately after it has been turned off. -
Page 9: Service Safety
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 2.3.1 DO NOT run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep trench unless adequate ventilation, through such items as exhaust fans or hoses, is provided. Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. -
Page 10: Decal Locations
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 2.4.10 ALWAYS keep the machine clean and labels legible. Replace all missing and hard-to-read labels. Labels provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards. 2.4.11 ALWAYS handle blades carefully. The blades can develop sharp edges which can cause serious cuts. -
Page 11: Safety And Information Labels
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 2.6 Safety and Information Labels These machines use international pictorial labels where needed. These labels are described below: Label Meaning DANGER! Engines emit carbon monoxide; operate only in well-ventilated area. Read the Operator’s Manual. No sparks, flames, or burning objects near the machine. - Page 12 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Label Meaning WARNING Remove pan from trowel before lifting machine overhead. Pans can fall and cause death or serious injury if a person is hit. (Located on top side of float pan.) Variable speed throttle CAUTION Read and understand the supplied Operator’s Manuals before operating this machine.
- Page 13 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Label Meaning Open the fuel flow valve. Close the choke Turn engine switch to “ON” position. Turn engine key switch to “NO” position Place throttle on IDLE position. Pull the rewind starter Open the choke.
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Page 14: Technical Data
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Turn engine switch to “OFF” position. Turn engine key switch to “OFF” position. Close the fuel flow valve 3. Technical Data 3.1 Engine Item No. PDMG1000 Engine Model 168F Rated Power kW (Hp) 4.8(6.5) @ 3600rpm Spark Plug NGK BPR 6ES, F7RTC 0.7 –... -
Page 15: Noise And Vibration
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Air Cleaner type Dual element oil grade Engine Lubrication SAE 10W30 SG or SF Engine Oil Capacity L (oz.) 0.6 (20) Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity L (qts.) 3.6 (3.8) Fuel Consumption L (qts.) /hr 1.8 (1.9) Running time Trowel Diameter... -
Page 16: Operation
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 ● The sound and vibration specifications were obtained with the unit operating on cured concrete at full engine speed. 4. Operation 4.1 Application This trowel is a modern, high production machine intended for floating and finishing freshly poured concrete slabs. -
Page 17: Installing And Adjusting Handles
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 WARNING: Do not lift the trowel overhead with a float pan attached, as the pan could fall off and strike personnel working in the vicinity. Graphic 2 4.5 Installing and Adjusting Handles See Graphic 3,4 On new machines the pipe handle comes assembled with the pitch control (Twist or Pro- Shift®) (c), engine switch handle (b), throttle (a), screws (g), and nut (m). - Page 18 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Graphic 3 Graphic 4...
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Page 19: Controls
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 4.6 Controls See Graphic 3 Ref. Description Ref. Description Throttle Handle height adjustment (if equipped) Engine switch handle Twist pitch control or pitch control 4.7 Engine Switch Handle See Graphic 3 When the engine switch handle (b) is pressed, the engine will shut off. To prevent uncontrolled spinning of the trowel, the engine control module is designed to shutoff the engine under certain conditions. -
Page 20: To Stop
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Note: Start engine with throttle in the idle position. If the engine is started when the throttle is not in the idle position, the engine should not start. This is a feature of the engine control module that prevents wide open throttle startup. 4.9.4 Pull starter rope (j). -
Page 21: Operation
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 WARNING: DO NOT operate the trowel if the engine control module is disconnected or not functioning properly. 4.12 Operation See Graphic 6 WARNING: ALWAYS test the function of the engine control module before operating the trowel. DO NOT operate the trowel if the engine control module is not functioning properly. -
Page 22: Braking System
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Graphic 6 4.13 Braking System The braking system of the trowel is spring loaded. The brake is engaged anytime the input shaft of the gearbox is not rotating and/or there is no resistance placed against the blades of the trowel. -
Page 23: Pitch Adjustment
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 4.14 Pitch Adjustment See Graphic 7 To adjust blade pitch (angle): Turn the pitch adjusting knob (c) clockwise to increase pitch and counterclockwise to decrease pitch. Graphic 7 Ref. B = Working condition of concrete C = Suggested working pitch Wet surface working stage Flat (no pitch) Wet to plastic working stage... -
Page 24: Maintenance
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5. Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Schedule The chart below lists basic machine and engine maintenance. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual for additional information on engine maintenance. Activity Daily After first Every Every Every 20 hrs. 50 hrs. -
Page 25: Air Cleaner
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.3 Air Cleaner See Graphic 9 The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction. CAUTION: NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage will occur. WARNING: NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. -
Page 26: Cleaning Sediment Cup
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.5 Cleaning Sediment Cup See Graphic 11 5.5.1 Turn the fuel valve off. 5.5.2 Remove the sediment cup (a) and the O-ring (b). 5.5.3 Wash both thoroughly in a nonflammable solvent. Dry and reinstall them. 5.5.4 Turn the fuel valve on and check for leaks. Graphic 11 5.6 Adjusting Idle Speed See Graphic 12... -
Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.7 Carburetor Adjustment See Graphic 13 WARNING: Remove the drive belt before making any adjustment to the carburetor. See Belt Replacement. The blades will engage unless the belt is removed from the machine. The pilot screw (a) is fitted with a limiter cap to prevent excessive enrichment of the air-fuel mixture in order to comply with emission regulations. -
Page 28: Trowel Lubrication
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Graphic 14 5.9 Trowel Lubrication See Graphic 15 Grease trowel arms (b) with Shell Alvania #2 grease or equivalent. See Periodic Maintenance Schedule for intervals. Oil the pitch control cable and other parts of trowel on an as needed basis. -
Page 29: Optional Weights
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.10 Optional Weights To install optional weights, place equal number of weights in both front and rear of guard ring in designated area. Tighten screw to keep weights in place. WARNING: Under no circumstances should any object be used as additional weight other than the weights recommended by us. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 5.13 Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Reason / Remedy • Remove deposits built up in engine cylinder and Trowel does not develop full speed. engine head. • Engine speed too low. Adjust speed. • Clean or replace air filter. •... -
Page 31: Warehouse Locations
Their sales engineers are available for professional consultation. If you cannot locate your nearest distributor contact our sales branch listed below so we can point you in the right direction. CROWN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 10 Keenleyside Street, Unit D Winnipeg, MB R2L 2B9... -
Page 32: Additional Notes
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 7. ADDITIONAL NOTES: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________... -
Page 33: Safety Program
www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 8. SAFETY PROGRAM This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION is required! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on machines, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. - Page 34 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 FOLLOW THIS OR OTHER SAFETY PROGRAM EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING Consult your supervisor for specific instructions on a job, and the personal safety equipment required. For instance, you may need: • Hard Hat • Heavy Gloves • Eye Protection •...
- Page 35 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 • Drain Covers, Plugs, and Caps • Pressure Relief Devices • Lights PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS Walk around this equipment. Carefully inspect for evidence of physical damage, such as cracks, bends, or deformation of plates and welds. Check for loose, broken or missing parts, including brackets, vibration isolators, nuts and bolts.
- Page 36 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 In case of accident or fire, be ready to act quickly, yet calmly. Do not panic. Knowing ahead of time where to locate a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, or to get assistance will help should an emergency situation come up. CHECK THE WORK AREA Learn –...
- Page 37 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 • Do not start or operate the trowel if the drive train will not disengage. Centrifugal force between the trowel and surface when starting can cause uncontrolled handle movement that can cause serious injury. The handle must not move while pulling the engine recoil starter. •...
- Page 38 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 ventilation is provided. Ensure that permissible carbon monoxide levels are monitored and not exceeded. OTHER PRECAUTIONS • Never leave the trowel unattended while it is running. • Always keep clear of rotating or moving parts. • Never use additional weights other than the weights recommended by the manufacturer.
- Page 39 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 LOAD AND UNLOAD SAFELY PRECAUTIONS • Power trowels are heavy and awkward to move around. • Do not attempt to lift the ride-on trowel by the guard rings. • Use proper heavy lifting procedures. • Keep all non-essential personnel clear of the area. •...
- Page 40 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Do not perform any work on the trowel unless you are authorized to do so. Standard maintenance procedures should always be observed. Read the manufacturer’s manual or find assistance if you do not understand what you are doing. Maintenance can be dangerous unless performed properly.
- Page 41 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Inspect electrical wiring or worn or frayed insulation. Install new wiring if wires are damaged Do not weld or flame cut on pipes, tubes, or tanks that contain flammable fluids or gases. Ether and starting fluid are flammable. Do not smoke when using. Always follow the instructions on the can and in the manufacturer’s manual for your trowel.
- Page 42 www.crownequip.com (204) 831 8468 Hydraulic fluid systems operate under high pressure. Even a small leak can have enough force to penetrate the eyes or skin. If injury occurs, seek immediate medical treatment by a physician familiar with injuries that are caused hydraulic escaping...