Ride-on power trowel (b & s vanguard dm950 gasoline engine) (111 pages)
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL J-SERIES (CHINA) WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Revision #3 (07/07/10) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. P/N 20840...
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Spider and Blades ..........24-25 Gear Box and Engine Mounts ......26-27 Engine .............. 28-29 NOTE: Specification and part number are subject to change without notice. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 3...
Always refuel in a well ventilated area, away from sparks and open flames. Never smoke while refueling. Exhaust fumes are lethal! Operate machine in a well ventilated area, away from places where fumes can accumulate. PAGE 4 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 5...
Keep machinery in proper running condition. Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or debris. Keep all parts properly installed. Fix damage immediately and always replace worn or broken parts. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 7...
Considerable force may be required to do this! Release the trigger to lock the spring in this compressed position. STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 PAGE 8 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
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Note: A red wire piece has been placed on the engine throttle assembly to show where the throttle cable from your handle should be placed. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 9...
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On Robin engines, the hook on the engine end of the throttle wire must be removed. Make the cut as shown (Step 3). The rest of the engine will not require this modification to the throttle cable. PAGE 10 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
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Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be caused by dropping a finisher. See “Optional Equipment” in this manual for ordering information. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 11...
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2. Check to make sure that the fuel control valve is on and fuel is in the tank. 3. Set safety kill switch (if equipped with centrifugal type clutch) to ON position. 4. Set throttle to idle position. PAGE 12 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
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Look at the machine while it is running, do the guard rings “rock up and down” relative to the ground? These are some indications that the blade pitch needs to be adjusted. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 13...
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1. Place the machine on a flat, level surface. Adjust the blade pitch control to make the blades as flat as possible. Note the blade orientation on the trowel arm. PAGE 14 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
0.003" (0.08mm) out of round at the spider attachment point. Blade pitch? Check blades for consistent pitch. Adjust per Maintenance section instructions if necessary. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 15...
It covers basic machine controls and use, but it is not to be considered a complete training exercise. Nor is it to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. PAGE 16 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
Available grinding attachments are used for grinding surface imperfections or joints. These attachments allow greater utilization of your trowel. J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10) — PAGE 17...
Sound pressure may vary depending upon the condition of the motion. The values shown here represent the maximum RMS concrete. Hearing protection is always recommended. value from these measurements. PAGE 18 — J-SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/07/10)
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