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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL PRO46 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL (HONDA GX340UT2QA2/GX340UT2QAP2 GASOLINE ENGINES) Revision #1 (8/20/15) Original Version To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. PN: 30327...
Startup of machine, engine choke. Maintaining a hover. Maneuvering. Pitching. Concrete fi nishing techniques. Shutdown of machine. Lifting of machine (lifting bale). Machine transport and storage. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 5...
This machine to be operated by qualified personnel. Ask for training as needed. WARNING Guard Hazard NEVER operate this equipment with guards removed. Keep hands clear. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 7...
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No one other than the operator is to be in the working area when the equipment is in operation. DO NOT use the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications. PAGE 8 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool while starting or operating this equipment. before servicing equipment. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 9...
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ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from securing the equipment with rope. the ignition system. PAGE 10 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center promotes energy cost savings. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 11...
16.7 x 17.7 X 17.4 in. Dimension (L x W x H) (425 X 450 X 443 mm) Dry Net Weight 68 lbs (29 Kg.) PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 13...
See parts section of this manual troweling surface for each pass. for a breakdown of the drive system. PAGE 14 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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This checklist will provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide training to a new operator. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 15...
Rotate star wheel counterclockwise adjusted. Use the trowel arm adjustment tool P/N 1817 to pitch blades flat (no pitch). to adjust the trowel arms. PAGE 16 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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20. Right Clutch Lever — Pull up to engage the clutch. with this trowel unit: soft (black), medium (orange) and 4-blade rotation will start. This is the secondary control stiff (green). lever. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 17...
OFF position stops engine operation. 5. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel mixture. PAGE 18 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
Figure 7 and move the handlebar to the desired position. HANDLEBAR Figure 5. Handlebar (Operational Position) HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STAR WHEEL Figure 7. Handlebar Adjustment PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 19...
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2. Remove brass set nut #1 from the blade pitch cable end. See Figure 9. BLADE PITCH CABLE BRASS SET NUT #1 BRASS SET NUT #2 Figure 9. 4-Blade Pitch Cable PAGE 20 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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9. Route throttle wire past the cable retaining screw (Figure 12) approximately 1/2". To secure throttle wire, tighten the cable retaining screw. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 21...
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THREADED END CLUTCH COVER CLUTCH CABLE RUBBER BOLT 5/16” OUTER Figure 16. Outer Nut And Rubber Cap Removal Figure 14. Clutch Cover Removal PAGE 22 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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CABLE CLUTCH CLUTCH ANCHOR ANCHOR Figure 18. Inserting Clutch Cable FLAT Into Cable Anchor SPRING LOOP CLUTCH CABLE SPRING Figure 20. Spring Loop Attachment PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 23...
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HEX NUT BRUSH NOTES: BRUSH ARM HARDWARE INSTALLATION IS Figure 23. Pinch Bracket Attachment IDENTICAL FOR BOTH SIDES. Figure 25. Attaching the Fresno Brush PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 25...
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FRESNO BRUSH WEIGHTS Figure 26. Weight Installation NOTES: FRESNO BRUSH WEIGHT KIT INSTALLATION IS IDENTICAL FOR BOTH SIDES. Figure 27. Brush Weight Kit Installation PAGE 26 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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(D). anchor, letter (G). 10. Align the clevis end of the pitch cable with the pitch plate mounting holes as shown by letter (D). PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 27...
Figure 30. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level) PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 29...
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DO NOT attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood. PAGE 30 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
T-HANDLE FRESNO BOOM FRESNO STANCHION NOTCH 180° BRUSH ARM FRESNO SPRING-LOADED PIN STANCHION Figure 34. Lowering the Fresno Brush Figure 33. Boom Adjustment (Side-To-Side) PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 31...
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1. Turn the engine start/stop switch to the "ON" position (Figure 36). Figure 38. Throttle (Idle Position) Figure 36. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position) PAGE 32 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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To begin troweling, place the throttle lever (Figure 42) in the "RUN" position. THROTTLE Figure 40. Starter Grip LEVER Figure 42. Throttle Lever (Run) PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 33...
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PINCH POINT STAR WHEEL Figure 43. Clutch Levers (Blade Activation) INCREASE DECREASE BLADE PITCH BLADE PITCH (CW) (CCW) Figure 44. 4-Blade Pitch Star Wheel PAGE 34 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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This will cover all and let the trowel come to a footprints on wet concrete. complete STOP before trying to recover the trowel. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 35...
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Figure 46. Throttle Lever (Idle) 2. After the engine cools, turn the engine start/stop switch to the “OFF” position (Figure 47). Figure 47. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF Position) PAGE 36 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
They should only be used after the concrete has set to the point where the trowel does not sink into the concrete Figure 52. Float Disc/Pan when placed on it. Figure 50. Finish Blade PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 37...
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Figure 53. Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture Multiquip parts dealer or importer. PAGE 38 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
Trowel Arms Remove/Clean Thrust Collar/Bushing Remove/Clean Blade Arms Adjust Arm Bushing Remove/Replace Wear Ring Remove/Replace Thrust Collar Bearing Remove/Replace Pitch Control Cable Check Clutch Remove/Clean PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 39...
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AFTER steam cleaning. ENGINE CHECK Check daily for any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut and bolt tightness, and overall cleanliness. Figure 54. Engine Air Cleaner PAGE 40 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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"glazed " (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt). Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot, which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 41...
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5. If the spark arrester is damaged and has breaks or holes, replace with a new one. 6. Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector in reverse order of disassembly. PAGE 42 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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“DISHED” EFFECT ON FINISHED CONCRETE 1. Place the trowel on a flat, level area free of dirt and Figure 62. Incorrect Spider Plate Alignment debris. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 43...
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4. Install the new blades, maintaining the proper blade orientation for direction of rotation. Figure 63. Spider Removal 5. Reinstall the bolts and lock washers. PAGE 44 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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4. If the trowel arm is found to be uneven or bent, replace the trowel arm. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 45...
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The other arms will be adjusted to keyway on gear box main shaft and insert into spider match this distance. assembly. PAGE 46 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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Z-Clips and the tie-downs are secured completely over the edges of the blade bar before the machine is put back into operation. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 47...
Fuel fi lter/lines clogged? Replace fuel fi lter. Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap. Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line. PAGE 48 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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"ON" position. Centrifugal stop switch not activated ON? Turn on centrifugal stop switch. Centrifugal stop switch/wiring defective? Replace centrifugal stop switch. Check wiring. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 49...
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O.D., replace the thrust collar. Check the thrust bearing to see that it is spinning Thrust bearing worn? freely. Replace if necessary. PAGE 50 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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Check and replace ON/OFF switch if Trowel blades do not rotate. Defective ON/OFF switch? necessary. Check and replace centrifugal ON/OFF Defective centrifugal ON/OFF switch? switch if necessary. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 51...
“Remarks” Column. assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available for sale through Multiquip. PAGE 54 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
2....20111 ....OIL, MOBIL SYNTHETIC 22OZ. NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts lists. PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 55...
STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. BLUE LOCTITE NOTES: USE LOCTITE BLUE# 246 W/ ALL SCREWS. PART OF ITEM# 47 ASSEMBLY. PAGE 58 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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HANDLE, PRO TROWEL VIBE CONTROL 30220 KIT, HANDLE INSTALLATION ......1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/♦ 30229 CABLE, INSTACLUTCH 30204 HANDLE STANDARD X, FRICTION CLUTCH ..1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/# CONTACT UNIT SALES PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 59...
STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. (CONTINUED) BLUE LOCTITE NOTES: USE LOCTITE BLUE# 246 W/ ALL SCREWS. PART OF ITEM# 47 ASSEMBLY. PAGE 60 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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LOCTITE, BLUE #246 49#♦ 21746 SPRING, PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN 50#♦ 1493 SCREW, HHC 3/8-16 X 3-1/4" 51#♦ 10136 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT 1662 TIE, CABLE TY-RAP, BLACK PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 61...
STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. (CONTINUED) NOTES: SEE FRESNO BOOM ASSEMBLY. PAGE 62 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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BLOCK, FRESNO PITCH CONTROL 30173 BUSHING, FLANGED, BRONZE, .51 ID X .625 OD 1 30188 CABLE, FRESNO PITCH 30198 CABLE, FRESNO WINCH 30331 WINCH ASSY., FRESNO CONTROL PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 63...
FRESNO WINCH ASSY. NOTES: USE LOCTITE BLUE# 246. PAGE 64 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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BUSHING, FLANGED, BRONZE, .51" ID X .625" OD 30331 WINCH ASSY., FRESNO CONTROL ........1 ... INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 60097 BLUE LOCTITE, #246 32443 SCREW, BHSC, 10- 32 X 3/4 PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 65...
TORQUE TO 8 FT.-LBS. (10.8 N m) TORQUE TO 14.5 FT.-LBS. (20 N m) TORQUE TO 23 FT.-LBS. (31 N m) STANCHION IS WELDED TO THE GUARD RING. PAGE 66 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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CLIP, FAST LEAD 21986 WASHER, FAST LEAD-STAINLESS 30484 ACCESS PANEL 21893 SCREW, FAST LEAD 26250 SCREW, HHC 1/4-20 X 1-3/4" 60097 BLUE LOCTITE, #246 PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 67...
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FRESNO BOOM ASSY. NOTES: TO CABLE WINCH. TO STAR WHEEL. ORIENTATION ROTATED FOR CLARITY. CORRECT SPRING HOOK MOUNTING. PAGE 68 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
STABILIZER RING ASSY. NOTES: TORQUE TO 17 FT.-LBS. (23 N m) PAGE 72 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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SCREW, SHC 5/16-18 X 7/8," NYL PATCH, NP 4 1723 ROD END, 5/16 DIA X 5/16-24 MALE END RH 4 0300 B WASHER, FLAT SAE 5/16 PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 73...
ITEMS 1,4, 25, AND 29 PLUS GASKETS. BEARING KIT INCLUDES ITEMS 6,7,18 AND 19. GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ITEM 30, INCLUDES ITEMS WITHIN DASHED LINE EXCEPT ITEMS 12,13 AND 31. PAGE 74 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
TORQUE TO 17 FT.-LBS. (23 N m) TORQUE TO 14.5 FT.-LBS. (19.6 N m) TORQUE TO 26 FT.-LBS. (35 N m) CORRECT SPRING HOOK MOUNTING. PAGE 76 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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ANCHOR, SPRING 30236 SPACER, 1" SHAFT 30240 END CAP, 1" 32448 SCREW, BHC, 5/16-18 x 1/2 933241 WASHER, FLAT SAE 5/16 GRD 9 YZ PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 77...
INCLUDED WITH ITEM 19 OR CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY (P/N 1471) TORQUE TO 23 FT.-LBS (31 N m) TORQUE TO 17 FT.-LBS (23 N m) PAGE 78 — PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15)
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SCREW, HHCS 5/16-18 X 1-1/2" GRD 5 1477 BLUE LOCTITE, #242 BLADE ASSY .............4....CONTACT MQ UNIT SALES DEPT. 23648 KIT, BOLT ............1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/@ 1434 PLUG, BLADE PRO46 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (8/20/15) — PAGE 79...
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