E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. SAFETY • Do not disconnect power by pulling cord. To disconnect, grasp SAFETY MESSAGES the plug, not the cord.
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Figure 1 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS EDCO POWER TROWEL To insure product safety and reliability, always use genuine EDCO replacement parts when making repairs to the equip- Model ment. 36” (914mm) 39” (991mm) “A”...
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A Read and understand this Operator’s Instruction Manual, and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual before operating this equipment. Death of serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly. Safety Guidelines Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while the saw is in use. During normal operation, sound pressure levels exceed 85dBA.
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2. Include correct description and part number from parts section. 3. State exact shipping instructions including preferred routing and complete destination address. 4. DO NOT return parts to EDCO without first receiving written authorization from EDCO. All authorized returns must be shipped prepaid.
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A OPERATIONS IMPORTANT REMINDER Fill out your EDCO warranty card and place it in the mail within 24 hours of delivery. Complete other warranty requirements as specified by the engine manufacturer in their instruc- tions attached to the engine. Your engine is not manufactured by EDCO, and therefore is not covered under our warranty.
This machine was built with user safety in mind, however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced. Follow operating instructions carefully! If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment, please contact EDCO Customer Service at 800-638-3326 or 301-663-1600.
A hot muffler could ignite them, starting a fire. ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by EDCO Engineering. ALWAYS disconnect spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines before servicing to 1A-6 avoid accidental start up.
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A 1.7 Description OPERATIONS The POWER TROWEL is a modern high production machine. Finishing rate will vary depending on opera- tor skill and job conditions. The trowel has four finishing blades. The standard duty gearbox is designed to provide exceptional performance low maintenance and trouble free use under the worst conditions. All POWER TROWELS are equipped with a safety shutdown switch and a low oil shutdown alert for added job safety and enging protection.
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A 1.10 Steering OPERATIONS Push down on the handle to move the rotor assembly to the right. Pull up on the handle assembly to move the rotor assembly to the left. 1.11 Pitch Adjustment When changing or setting the pitch of the machine be sure that the machine is at a complete stop. On ma- chines equipped with standard pitch, turn the pitch control knob clockwise to increase the pitch and turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the pitch.
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A 1.14 Drive Belts OPERATIONS To Replace Belts: Remove belt guard (A) by removing the four belt guard mounting bolts (B). See Figure 1. Rotate the pulley (C) while pulling the bottom of the belt (D) out. See Figure 2. After the belt (D) has cleared the pulley, remove it from clutch (E).
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A 1.16 Lift Lever Adjustment OPERATIONS Damage to, or replacement of, a trowel arm can change the adjustment of the lift lever. This can unbalance the trowel arms and cause the trowel to wobble during operation. To operate smoothly, the lift lever on all arms must be adjusted equally.
E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY STEP 1: Un-pack the handle assembly (A) and the lower unit from their boxes. Check to make sure no damage was done during shipment. Mount the handle assembly (A) to the gearbox (B) on the lower unit using 4 3/8” nylock nuts (C) that are supplied in a package in the lower unit.
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A Parts Information PARTS INFORMATION...............PAGE(S) Lower End Assembly............3A-2 & 3 Handle Assembly..............3A-4 Pitch Control Assembly.............3A-5 Standard Gearbox Assembly..........3A-6 & 7 Standard Fan Cooled Gearbox Assembly......3A-8 & 9 Kill Switch Assembly............3A-10 Speed Kits (Low & High)...........3A-11 Optional Accessories............3A-12 NOTES: 3A-1 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Printed in USA Phone (301) 663-1600 •...
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A LOWER END ASSEMBLY (cont’d) PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 ..037619 ..RING, T364... . 1 40 ..010090 ..LOCK WASHER ..8 .
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A HANDLE ASSEMBLY PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION 21 ..016691 ..CABLE, FINE SHORT ..1 1 ..037668 ..GRIP ..... 2 .
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A PITCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 ..019247 ..KNOB, BURLOP PLASTIC 1-7/8 ..1 2 ..036448 ..HANDLE, POSITIVE PITCH ....1 3 .
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A SFC GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (cont’d) PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 ..032745 ..PLUG, PLASTIC 1/8-27 ......1 2 .
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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911A KILL SWITCH ASSEMBLY PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 ..013370 ..SCREW, 10-32 x 3/8 SLOTTED ..... 2 2 .
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*Seller reserves the right to alter payment terms. EDCO will, at its option, repair or replace, at the EDCO factory or at a point designated by EDCO, any part which shall appear to the satisfaction of EDCO inspection to have been 3.
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