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MULTIQUIP JTNSW20HTCSL Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
JTNSW20HTCSL
JTNSW24HTCSL
RIDE-ON POWER TROWELS
(HONDA GX630RQZB2-R280,
HONDA GX690RQZB2-R280
GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #1 (3/24/16)
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: 24407

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MODELS JTNSW20HTCSL JTNSW24HTCSL RIDE-ON POWER TROWELS (HONDA GX630RQZB2-R280, HONDA GX690RQZB2-R280 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (3/24/16) 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.

  • Page 2: Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings

    FUEL AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE WARNINGS Gasoline engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, g r i n d i n g , d r i l l i n g a n d o t h e r construction activities contain chemicals know to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings

    SILICOSIS/RESPIRATORY WARNINGS WARNING WARNING SILICOSIS WARNING RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS JTNSW20HTCSL JTNSW24HTCSL Series Ride-On Power Trowel Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings ....2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ........ 3 Table Of Contents ............ 4 Training Checklist ............ 5 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ......... 6 Safety Information ..........7-12 Specifications/Dimensions ........ 13-14 General Information ..........

  • Page 5: Training Checklist

    TRAINING CHECKLIST Training Checklist Description Date Read operation manual completely. Machine layout, location of components, checking of engine oil levels. Fuel system, refueling procedure. Operation of spray and lights. Operation of controls (machine not running). Safety controls, safety stop switch operation.

  • Page 6: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Daily Pre-Operation Checklist       Engine oil level Condition of blades Blade pitch operation Safety stop switch operation Steering control operation PAGE 6 — JTNSW20-24HTCSL SERIES RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (3/24/16)

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages.
  • Page 8 „ NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. „ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest GENERAL SAFETY fire extinguisher.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION TROWEL SAFETY NOTICE „ ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition. DANGER „ Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts „ Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon immediately. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY WARNING „ ALWAYS wear safety glasses when DANGER handling the battery to avoid eye irritation. „ DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible The battery contains acids that can cause fluids. Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can injury to the eyes and skin.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION sure the trailer that supports the trowel and the towing NOTICE vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating „ The easiest way to lift the trowel is to utilize the lift loops condition. that are welded to the frame. These lift loops are located „...
  • Page 12 SAFETY INFORMATION prevent tipping while parked. Attempting to modify or make adjustments to the engine emission system by unauthorized personnel without proper „ Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to training could damage the equipment or create an unsafe a level position while parked.

  • Page 13: Specifications/Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS WWW.MULTIQUIPSH.COM Figure 1. Dimensions Table 1. Trowel Specifications Model JTNSW20HTCSL JTNSW24HTCSL A–Length – in. (cm) 77.0 (195.6) 77.0 (195.6) B– Height (Handle) in. (cm) 41 (104) 41 (104) C–Height (Seat) – in. (cm) 52 (132) 52 (132) 39.5 (101) D–Width –...
  • Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS Table 2. JTNSW20HTCSL-JTNSWSW24HTCSL Noise and Vibration Emissions Model JTNSW20HTCSL JTNSW24HTCSL Guaranteed ISO 11201:2010 Based 90.84 XX.XX Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A) Guaranteed ISO 3744:2010 Based 115.66 XXX.XX Sound Power Level in dB(A) SA(8) Whole Body Vibration Per ISO 2631-1:1997+A1:2010 in m/s 0.06...

  • Page 15: General Information

    Constant velocity joints insure the efficient transfer of power manual is included with the trowel at the time of shipping. to the drive shaft and maintain the timing of the gearboxes Contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer if you need a without any chance of slippage. replacement.

  • Page 16: Components

    COMPONENTS 1. Seat — Engine will not start unless operator is seated. 9. EZ- Mover Boss — Front attachment point for EZ Mover. Used to move the trowel. 2. Retardant Spray Control Button — Sprays retardant through the nozzle at the front of the machine. 10.
  • Page 17 COMPONENTS 13. Lift Loops — Located on both sides of the main frame. 19. Right-Side Spider — Consists of trowel arms, blades, Used to lift the trowel. wear plate, and thrust collar. 14. Engine Stop Switch — Located within the seat is the 20.

  • Page 18: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 4. Engine Components INITIAL SERVICING 6. Oil Filter — Spin-on type, filters oil for contaminants. 7. Spark Plug — Provides spark to the ignition system. The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation.

  • Page 19: Set-Up

    2. Insert studs on bottom of seat through holes in the setup installation instructions are completed. mounting plate. Before packaging and shipping, the JTNSW20HTCSL- 3. Install and tighten the provided nuts. JTNSW24HTCSL ride-on power trowel was run and tested 4. Connect the "Engine Stop Switch" (seat) cable to the at the factory.

  • Page 20: Inspection

    LOWER with ISO-VG640 oil if necessary. LIMIT NOTICE Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Gearbox oil capacity is approximately 26 oz. (769 ml) for JTNSW20HTCSL and JTNSW24HTCSL when empty. NOTICE GEARBOX To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, ALWAYS FILL VENT maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase.

  • Page 21: Inspection

    INSPECTION FUEL CHECK V-BELT Visually examine the V-belts (Figure 9) and determine if DANGER they have any tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly missing, is peeling or otherwise damaged. flammable and can be dangerous if Also, examine the belts and determine if they are oil mishandled.

  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU START 1. This ride-on trowel is equipped with a safety stop switch. This switch is located beneath the seat assembly. Remember the engine will not start unless an operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of an operator depresses an electrical switch which will CHOKE allow the engine to start.
  • Page 23 3 through 5 while substituting the word Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat reverse for forward. provide directional control for the JTNSW20HTCSL and Table 5. Control Lever Directional Positioning JTNSW24HTCSL ride-on power trowel. Table 5 illustrates...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Table 6. Engine Maintenance Schedule EVERY 6 EVERY BEFORE FIRST EVERY 2 DESCRIPTION MONTHS YEAR OPERATION EACH MONTH OR YEARS OR OR 100 OR 300 20 HRS. 500 HRS. HRS. HRS. Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Filter Replace Every 200 Hrs.
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE Air Cleaner When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and stated at the beginning of this manual control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Oil (100 Hours) CAUTION 1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Wear protective equipment such as Figure 16. approved safety glasses or face shields and dust masks or respirators when 2. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow cleaning air filters with compressed air.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter (200 Hours) 1. Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 18) every 200 hours. .024 - .028 IN. (0.6- 0.7 MM.) Figure 20. Spark Plug Gap Adjustment 6. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross threading.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT 2. Once the belt guard has been removed visually inspect both drive belts (Figure 22) for signs of damage or The drive belt needs to be replaced as soon as it starts to excessive wear. If either drive belt is worn or damaged, show signs of wear.
  • Page 29 (USING REPLACEMENT DRIVE BELT) lower pulley. The JTNSW20HTCSL and JTNSW24HTCSL ride-on 8. Next loosen the four engine mounting bolts and slide Power trowels are equipped with two replacement (spare) the engine toward the rear of the trowel. Slide the first drive belts, which are mounted inside the drive belt guard.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE 3. Once the CV-joint has been separated from the left-side Figure 26. Attaching Spare Drive Belt Holder gearbox coupler, push the CV-joint inward so that a gap 6. Apply a thin coat of RVT silicone to mating surfaces of (Figure 25) exist between the coupler and the CV-joint.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE 2. Adjust to match the opposite side. BLADE PITCH 3. When adjusted, lower the handle to Twin Pitch ADJUSTMENT SPIDER operating position. BOLT PLATE DISENGAGED OPERATING POSITION (ONE SIDE) TROWEL TROWEL LEVER (FINGER) Figure 29. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt The easiest and most consistent way to make adjustments on the trowel arm fingers is to use the Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture (P/N 9177).
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE If, after making Blade Pitch adjustments the machine is NOTICE still finishing poorly, blades, trowel arms, and trowel arm The following procedure should be followed to adjust bushings may be suspect and should be looked at for trowel arms when it becomes apparent that the trowel adjustment, wear, or damage.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE Figure 31 illustrates the "correct alignment " for a spider 4. Examine the bronze trowel arm bushing insert (Figure plate (as shipped from the factory). 33), clean if necessary. Replace bushing if out-of-round or worn. GEARBOX CORRECT ALIGNMENT MOUNTING BLADES ARE FLAT BLADE SURFACE...
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE Checking Trowel Arm Straightness Trowel Arm Adjustment Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling, (such 1. Locate the trowel arm adjustment tool (Figure 37) as dropping the trowel on the pad), or by striking exposed P/N 9177. plumbing, forms, or rebar while in operation. A bent trowel Adjustment arm will not allow the trowel to operate in a smooth fluid Bolt...
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE Reassembly 4. Unscrew the locking bolts on the adjustment tool and place the trowel arm into the fixture channel as shown 1. Clean and examine the upper/lower wear plates and in Figure 39. A thin shim may be required to cover the thrust collar.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE INSTALLING PANS ONTO FINISHER BLADES DECOMMISSIONING TROWEL/COMPONENTS These round discs sometimes referred to as “pans” attach Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely to the spiders arms and allow early floating on wet concrete retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. and easy movement from wet to dry areas.

  • Page 37: Wiring Diagram Component Locator

    WIRING DIAGRAM COMPONENT LOCATOR B B/Y W .M U L T IQ U IP S H .C REF. CONNECTOR FUNCTION DES. ENGINE CONTROL B0X SIDE MAIN RELAY VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER SEAT SWITCH MAIN PANEL HARNESS P/N 23661 MATES WITH SPRAY KIT HARNESS MAIN PANEL P/N 23722 (J1), LIGHT KIT HARNESS HARNESS NOT...

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM HONDA HARNESS CONTROL BOX GND. SIGNAL BATT. W3 A MALE FEMALE GND. IGN. IGNITION SWITCH FUEL CUT-OFF SOLENOID ENGINE CONTROL BOX GND. POINT GND. POINT HOUR +12VDC METER W2 A G (GRN) Y (YEL) BU (BLUE) B/Y (BLK/YEL) +12VDC 30 AMP.

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM HARNESS WIRE WIRE COLOR DWG. REF. GAGE BODY/STRIPE W1 A 1.25 MM W2 A YELLOW/GREEN 1.25 MM W3 A YELLOW/GREEN 1.25 MM W4 A YELLOW 1.25 MM W5 A BLACK 1.25 MM 23661 W6 A BLACK 1.25 MM W7 A BLACK 1.25 MM...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug. Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Short circuit due to defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check fl oat adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfi re. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Ride-On Mechanical Trowel) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Make sure that the stop switch is functioning when the Stop switch malfunction? operator is seated. Replace switch if necessary. Look at the fuel system. Make sure there is fuel being Engine running rough or not at all.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Ride-On Mechanical Trowel) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Check all electrical connections in the lighting circuit. Wiring? Verify wiring is in good condition with no shorts. Replace defective wiring or components immediately. If +12VDC is present at light fi xture connector when light Lights? switch is activated and light does not turn on, replace Lights (optional) not working.
  • Page 44 NOTES PAGE 44 — JTNSW20-24HTCSL SERIES RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (3/24/16)
  • Page 45 PAGE 45 — JTNSW20-24HTCSL SERIES RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (3/24/16)
  • Page 46 © COPYRIGHT 2016, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc and the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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