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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
BA-SERIES
MODEL #
SERIAL #
Revision #3 (11/30/04)
MULTIQUIP INC. . . . .
18910 WILMINGTON AVE.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877
310-537-3700
800-421-1244
FAX: 310-537-3927
E-mail:mq@multiquip.com
Atlanta • Boise • Dallas • Houston • Newark
Montreal, Canada • Manchester, UK
Rio De Janiero, Brazil • Guadalajara, Mexico
PARTS DEPARTMENT:
800-427-1244
SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
800-478-1244
FAX: 310-631-5032
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www:multiquip.com
P/N 20905

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  • Page 1 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL MODEL # SERIAL # Revision #3 (11/30/04) MULTIQUIP INC..PARTS DEPARTMENT: 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. 800-427-1244 CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877 SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 310-537-3700 800-421-1244 800-478-1244 FAX: 310-537-3927 FAX: 310-631-5032 •...

  • Page 3: Here's How To Get Help

    FAX: 800-672-7877 or 310-637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 800-478-1244 or 310-537-3700 FAX: 310- 537-4259 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 888-661-4279, or 310-661-4279 FAX: 310- 537-1173 MAIN 800-421-1244 or 310-537-3700 FAX: 310-537-3927 BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Stabilizer Ring Assy..........62-63 NOTE Blades and Adjustment Fixture Assy....64-65 Lifting Bale Assy. (Option) ........66-67 Specification and part number are subject to change without notice PAGE 4 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 5: Parts Ordering Procedures

    10+ line items. 800/6-PARTS-7 • 800-672-7877 *DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Fax order discount and UPS special programs revised June 1, 1995 BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 5...

  • Page 6: Training Checklist

    . ) t i h c r o t Operator _________________________________________ Trainee __________________________________________ COMMENTS: PAGE 6 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 7: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    P o i t l i K t i w o i t t u l i t a COMMENTS: BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 7...

  • Page 8: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    Potential hazards associated with B-Series trowel operation will be referenced with " Hazard Symbols " which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety " Message Alert Symbols ". PAGE 8 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 9 Other important messages are provided throughout this manual damaged if you do not follow instructions. to help prevent damage to your trowel, other property, or the surrounding environment. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 9...

  • Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation

    ■ ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened threads or bolts ■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel. before starting. PAGE 10 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 11: Rules For Safe Operation

    ■ DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of hazardous waste. ■ DO NOT pour waste , oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 11...

  • Page 12: Operation And Safety Decals

    Machine Safety Decals The BA-Series walk-behind trowel is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Figure 1 below illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.

  • Page 13: Specifications (Trowel)

    Values were obtained from all three axes of motion. The may vary depending upon the condition of the concrete. values shown represent the maximum RMS value from Hearing protection is always recommended. these measurements. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 13...

  • Page 14: Specifications (Engines)

    ) . g ) . g - 4 - ) . g ) . g - 4 - t u l ) . g ) . g PAGE 14 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 15: General Information

    . The spider has either 3 or 4 arms that extend outward that are used for attachment of blades or other accessories. Remember as the gearbox output shaft rotates so does the spider assembly. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Mq Whiteman - Ba-Series Trowel Controls And Components

    BA-SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS QUICK PITCH ™ HANDLE Figure 3. BA-Series Walk-Behind Trowels STANDARD HANDLE PAGE 16 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 17: Controls And Components

    CAUTION! Tube is spring-loaded, severe injury could result if not disassembled correctly. 14. Guard Ring- NEVER! put hands or feet inside guard ring. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 17...

  • Page 18: Basic Engine

    10. Fuel Tank – Holds unleaded gasoline. For additional information refer to engine owner's manual. PAGE 18 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 19: Assembly And Installation

    Considerable force may be required when moving the Quick-Pitch ™ T-handle forward or backward. CABLE HOUSING CLAMP CABLE HOUSING Figure 8. Throttle Cable Connection (HONDA) BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 19...

  • Page 20: Assembly And Installation

    Locate the RED wire protruding from the handle tube (Figure11) Figure 13. "No Pitch" Position (Quick-Pitch™) and connect it to the RED tail wire on the engine. Test the kill switch to insure proper operation. PAGE 20 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 21 TIGHTEN SECOND BRASS SET NUT USE A WRENCH TO AGAINST YOKE BOSS TIGHTEN FIRST BRASS SET NUT AGAINST YOKE BOSS Figure 15. Cable Yoke Attachment BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 21...

  • Page 22: Pre-Inspection

    2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole i r p l l a C ° C ° (Figure 17) and wipe it clean. r e t C ° PAGE 22 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 23 Always set the engine speed to idle when belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual. the hand clutch is disengaged. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 23...

  • Page 24: Initial Start-Up (Gasoline Engine)

    Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be Figure 23. Throttle (Idle Position) caused by dropping a trowel. PAGE 24 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 25 5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 26) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 25...

  • Page 26: Operation

    (Figure29) simply turn the star-wheel clockwise. Turning the the trowel. star wheel counter clockwise will cause the blades to lay flat. Figure 29. Standard Handle PAGE 26 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 27 ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving NEVER place your feet or hands inside the parts while operating this equipment. guard rings while starting or operating this equipment. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 27...

  • Page 28: Options

    Figure 33. Finish Blade PAGE 28 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 29 This option is not available on electric trowel models. Figure 37. Lifting Bale BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 29...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Check and replace if necessary the arm bushings, thrust collar bushings and shaft seals. Check pitch control cables for wear. Adjust blade speed. Figure 40. Correct Spider Plate Alignment PAGE 30 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 31 (Figure 43) from the spider plate. 2. Remove the trowel arm from the spider plate. Figure 41. Spider/Gearbox Removal Figure 43. Removing Roll Pin and Zerk Grease Fitting BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling or by striking exposed plumbing or forms while in operation. ALWAYS look-out for objects which might cause damage to the trowel arms. PAGE 32 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)
  • Page 33 1/2". the spider shaft. Make sure that there is little or no lateral movement between the thrust collar and the spider shaft. BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 5. After considerable belt wear, the adjustments mentioned above may have a little or no effect on clutch engagement. If this is the case, the belt should be replaced. PAGE 34 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting (Trowel)

    . y r c t i t i p l l a s u j t n i i t c . l a BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 35...
  • Page 36 . y r f i r t f a t a t t f a . t e PAGE 36 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    . r e i r p . b l r i A n i l n i l BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04) — PAGE 37...

  • Page 38: Explanation Of Codes In Remarks Column

    Note: If more than one of the same reference number is listed, the last one listed indicates newest (or latest) part available. NOTE The contents of this parts catalog are subject to change without notice. PAGE 38 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

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