JTN RIDE ON TROWEL — TRAINING CHECKLIST TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist will lists some of the minimum requirements for machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is to be trained or it can be used as a review for more experienced operators.
JTN RIDE ON TROWEL — DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST l i o v e l . l e l i o v e l . l e v e l . l e i t i d t i p o i t "...
This Owner's Manual has been developed to provide complete Accidental Starting instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the MQ Whiteman JTN NOTE Ride-On Trowel Before using this ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF trowel, ensure that the operating...
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not fuel vapors , or if fuel is spilled on a hot! engine. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. ■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the JTN ride-on trowel: may occur. ■ ALWAYS service air filter frequently to prevent engine General Safety ■...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance Safety Battery ■ Disconnect the battery and spark plug wires before attempting The battery contains acids that can cause injury to the eyes any type of service. and skin. To avoid eye irritation, always wear safety glasses. ■...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Towing Safety Precautions ■ Avoid sharp turns. ■ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: when towing. Conform to Department of Transportation ■ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations before transporting.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Machine Safety Decals The JTN-Series Ride-On 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.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— ENGINE COMPONENTS (HONDA) Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components (Honda) INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's engine manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The engine shown above is a HONDA engine.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — ENGINE COMPONENTS (VANGUARD) Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components (Vanguard) INITIAL SERVICING 10. Ignition Switch – Insert the ignition key here to start the The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and engine. Turn the key clockwise to the ON position, then filled with fuel prior to operation.
Honda gasoline engine (GX620). Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is included with the ride-on trowel at the time of shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the original manual disappear. Blades The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are rotated around the surface.
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— JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 5. JTN Controls and Indicators (Front) Seat – Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap - Indicates the amount of fuel in operator is seated. Seat is adjustable, fore and aft for the fuel tank.
— CONTROLS AND INDICATORS JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL HTN/HTO-31V — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 6. JTN Controls and Indicators (Rear) 20. Right-Side Spider – Consists (basic) of trowel arms, 25. Belt Guard – Encloses V-belts used in conjunction with blades, wear plate, and thrust collar etc. clutch.
— JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL NEW MACHINE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Seat Assembly Trowel Pre-Set-Up Instructions The seat is not installed on the trowel for shipping purposes. To The purpose of this section is to assist the user in the setting up attach the seat perform the following: of a NEW trowel.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP This section is intended to assist the operator with Gearbox Oil Level the initial start-up of the JTN ride-on trowel. It is Check the gearbox oil level in both gearboxes extremely important that this section be read by removing the plug located on the side of the carefully before attempting to use the trowel in gearbox.
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Then sit down in the operator’s seat. The MQ Whiteman JTN ride-on trowel is equipped with a safety kill 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.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP Steering Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat provide directional control for the trowel. Table 4 below illustrates the various directional positions of the control levers and their effect on the ride-on trowel. All directional references with NOTE respect to the steering control...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— MAINTENANCE Use Table 5 as a general guideline when servicing of the engine is required. t n i ) 3 ( l i O r i A ) 1 ( g i t l l A & s t l i l o s n i...
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— MAINTENANCE Reinstall the foam air filter element to the air cleaner cover, Maintenance then reinstall the paper air filter element and cover to the Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: air cleaner case. Securely latch the four hook tabs on the DAILY air cleaner cover ■...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— MAINTENANCE Belt Changing Procedure The next step is to loosen the four engine mounting bolts and slide the engine toward the rear of the trowel. Slide the first belt The belts need to be changed as soon as they show signs of over the clutch and place it on the upper drive pulley, then pull it wear.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Adjustment Procedure See the engine manual supplied with your trowel for appropriate The following procedure should be NOTE engine maintenance schedule and followed to adjust trowel arms when troubleshooting guide for problems. NOTE it becomes apparent that the trowel is finishing poorly or in need of routine maintenance.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — MAINTENANCE b. Loosen the jam nut and cone point square head set 2. Start engine, and bring trowel blades up to full speed and look screw, and carefully lift the upper trowel assembly off for the following conditions: of the spider assembly.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Flatness Test 3. Should the trowel arm inserts (bronze bushing ) come out with the trowel arm, remove the bushing from the trowel arm 1. Using a piece of 3/4 inch thick steel plate or any surface which and set aside in a safe place.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — MAINTENANCE 3. Un-screw the locking bolts on the adjustment tool, and place Trowel Arm Adjustment the trowel arm into the adjustment fixture channel as shown Shown in Figure 26 is the adjustment fixture with a trowel arm in Figure 34.
EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. The contents of this parts NOTE catalog are subject to Items Found In the “Remarks” Column change without notice . Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used.
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAMEPLATE AND DECALS PAGE 40 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAMEPLATE AND DECALS PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 11246 DECAL SET, INTERNATIONAL STDS 13118 DECAL, POWDER COATED 10818 DECAL, MQ-WHITEMAN 24 X 3 2300 DECAL, AL PITCH RH 2332 DECAL, AL PITCH LH 2634 DECAL, SPRING SAFETY 1499...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— GEARBOX ASSY. (RIGHT-SIDE) GEARBOX ASSY. (RIGHT-SIDE) WITH 1-1/8 DIA. SHAFT. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 10499 END CAP ..............1 .... S/N 32436 AND BELOW 10498 COUNTERSHAFT FLANGE ........2 .... S/N 32437~ 10499 END CAP ..............1 .... S/N 32436 AND BELOW + 2308 O-RING, 2- 13/1"...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— GEARBOX ASSY. (LEFT-SIDE) GEARBOX ASSY. (LEFT-SIDE) WITH 1-1/8 DIA. SHAFT. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 10499 END CAP ..............1 .... S/N 32436 AND BELOW 10498 COUNTERSHAFT FLANGE ........2 .... S/N 32437~ 10499 END CAP ..............1 .... S/N 32436 AND BELOW 2308 O-RING, 2- 13/1"...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— TWIN PITCH MITER BOX ASSY. (LT/RT) TWIN PITCH MITER BOX ASSY. (LEFT AND RIGHT) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0181B WASHER, LOCK 1/4 MED 1536 U-JOINT, PITCH CONTROL 1162 A CAP, GREASE ZERK 10548 TUBE, PITCH CONTROL 1586 PIN ROLL 1/8 x 3/4 .....
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— MAIN FRAME ASSY. MAIN FRAME ASSY. PAGE 88 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— MAIN FRAME ASSY. MAIN FRAME ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 11064 SPARE BELT A-36 (138 RPM) ..... 2 ... VANGUARD, AND HONDA 2155 SPARE BELT A-37 (120 RPM) ..... 2 ... VANGUARD ONLY 1619 SPARE BELT A-39 (100 RPM) ..... 2 ... VANGUARD, AND HONDA 4514 HHCS 1/4- 20 X 5/8”...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— SEAT FRAME ASSY. SEAT FRAME ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2351 SEAT 2424 SEAT MOUNTING PLATE 0161 C LOCK WASHER 5/16” 1237 SHCS 5/16-18 X 7/8" 0183 COTTER PIN 8081 CLEVIS PIN 2889 SEAT FRAME 8156 HHCS 3/8- 16 X 2.1/2”...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. S/N 30058 AND BELOW PAGE 92 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. S/N 30058 AND BELOW PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 11430 SWITCH, RETARDANT SPRAY ......1 ....REPLACES 2765 2108 TANK CAP 2916 RETARDANT TANK 2398 CLAMP 2478 DRAIN COCK 2399 U- BOLT 2887...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. S/N 30059~ PAGE 94 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. RETARDANT SPRAY TANK ASSY. S/N 30059~ PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 392292 NOZZLE, SPRAY 2898 WASHER, BONDED NEOPRENE 1 X 1/2 11222 MOUNT, SPRAY NOZZLE 1023 SCREW, HHC 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 10136 WASHER, FLAT 3/8 SAE 10024...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— LIGHTS ASSY. LIGHTS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2896 LIGHT & MOUNTING HARDWARE 2531 FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET 5283 LOCK NUT 5/16- 18 2534 CLAMP ASSY. 0161 C LOCK WASHER 5/16” ..........7 ....VANGUARD 2299 HHCSM 8- 1.25 X 15MM ........1 ....VANGUARD 2430 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET 0655...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— FRONT PANEL ASSY. (VANGUARD) FRONT PANEL ASSY. (VANGUARD) PAGE 104 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— FRONT PANEL ASSY. (VANGUARD) FRONT PANEL ASSY. (VANGUARD) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0131 A HHCS 1/4- 20 X 3/4” 5065 B RHMS 10- 32 X 1/2” 11957 CONTROL PANEL ..........1 ....REPLACES P/N 2890 10019 LOCK NUT 10- 32 4682...
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— FRONT PANEL ASSY. (HONDA) FRONT PANEL ASSY. (HONDA) PAGE 106 — JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/067)
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL— FRONT PANEL ASSY. (HONDA) FRONT PANEL ASSY. (HONDA) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0730 HHCS 1/4-20 X1" 5065 B RHMS10-32 X 1/2” 20339 CONTROL PANEL REPLACES P/N10927 10019 LOCK NUT 10- 32 4682 LIGHT SWITCH ............1 ....OPTIONAL 2673 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10024...
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