MULTIQUIP Whiteman series Operation Manual page 43

TROWEL MAINTENANCE
Clean the trowel daily. Remove all dust and slurry
buildup. Make sure lubrication is performed after any
steam-cleaning.
Trowel Lubrication (Every 8 Hours)
Regular lubrication is required to maintain your trowel in
optimal working condition. Perform the following lubrication
procedure after every 8 hours of use.
1. Locate one of the Zerk grease fittings on the spider
assembly (Figure 63). Remove the Zerk fitting cap
and set it aside.
ZERK FITTING
CAP
Figure 63. Spider Lubrication
2. Wipe the Zerk grease fitting clean to prevent abrasive
material from entering the fitting during lubrication.
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3. Lubricate the Zerk grease fitting with 1 to 1½ shots
4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the remaining grease fittings on
Blade Pitch Adjustment
Perform maintenance adjustment of blade pitch using a
bolt on the trowel arm lever (Figure 64). This bolt is the
contact point of the trowel arm with the lower wear plate
on the thrust collar. The goal of adjustment is consistent
blade pitch and finishing quality.
Look for the following indications when determining if blade
pitch adjustment is necessary:
„ Are the blades wearing out unevenly (e.g. one blade is
ZERK GREASE
FITTING
„ Does the machine have a perceptible rolling or bouncing
„ Does the guard ring rock up and down while the machine
of multipurpose grade grease. DO NOT overgrease.
Replace the Zerk fitting cap when finished.
the spider assembly.
BLADE PITCH
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
SPIDER
PLATE
TROWEL
BLADE
Figure 64. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt
completely worn out while the others look new)?
motion while in use?
is in use?
MAINTENANCE
TROWEL ARM
LEVER
TROWEL
ARM