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- Page 1 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS B424 – B430 – BC436 – BC446 – B436 – B446 – MEGA-T B446 OWNER’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL Doc. # OI-B19001 Orig. Rel. – 08/2016 Curr Rev. - 03...
- Page 2 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison USA LLC 170 Traders Blvd E 200 Commerce Drive, Unit A Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, NJ, USA L4Z 1W7 07728 Tel: (647) 953-4100 Tel: (848) 225-8100 Fax: (647) 953-4101 Fax: (848) 225-8101 SPE International Ltd Innovatech...
- Page 3 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible materials, or where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. WARNING BURN HAZARD Never come into contact with the engine or muffler when engine is operating or shortly after it is turned off.
- Page 4 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hearing Protection Wear earplugs or ear muffs to protect hearing from potentially damaging noise levels Eye Protection Wear eye protection to protect eyes from blowing dust, splattering concrete, and other foreign objects Safety Footwear Wear safety footwear to protect feet from falling...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MACHINE BREAK IN WALK-BEHIND TROWEL WARRANTY ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (B424, B430 EDGER) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (BC436, BC446, B436, B446, MEGA-T) OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION (F LOATING OPERATION (F INISHING... -
Page 7: Quality Assurance/ Machine Break In
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MACHINE BREAK IN The Bartell Walk-Behind Power Trowel is the product of extensive engineering development designed to give long life and unmatched performance. The Walk-Behind Power Trowels are Shipped Partially Assembled, and only require filling with fuel and a brief check of lubricant levels in preparation for operation. -
Page 8: Walk-Behind Trowel Warranty
12 months (BC436, BC446) or 36 months (B424, B430, B436, B446, B446 Mega-T) from the date of sale to the original end user purchaser provided that certain conditions have been met. -
Page 9: Routine Service Intervals
Check Pitch control Check Lubricate Drive Train: Clutch / Pulley Check operation Spider plate assembly Check Grease (B436/446) Lubricate (B424/430) V-Belt Check Blades Check Gearbox: Gearbox oil Check Level Change Gearbox breathers Check operation Engine: Engine oil (2) Check Level Change Check –... -
Page 10: Routine Service Intervals
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS Due to the nature and environment of use, Power Trowels could be exposed to severe operating conditions. Some general maintenance guidelines will extend the useful life of your trowel. • The initial service for your power trowel should be performed after 25 hours of use, at which time your mechanic (or authorized repair shop) should complete all of the recommended checks in the schedule above. -
Page 11: Operating Safety Precautions
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained people away from this machine. • Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if contacted. Make sure guards are in place. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. •... -
Page 12: Assembly Instructions (B424, B430 Edger)
WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (B424, B430 EDGER) Folding handle version: Your new Bartell Edger Power Trowel has been shipped to you fully assembled. All you need to do is remove the locking pin, unfold the handle and re-insert the locking pin. - Page 13 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL Fig. 4 Fig. 6 Fig. 5 Step 3: Install pitch control Step 4: Lift and install handle to position using the supplied four sets of cable to yoke and install lockwashers and nuts. Do not torque greater than 18ft-lb. At the yoke; locknut loosely (Fig.
- Page 14 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL Fig. 15 Fig. 14 Fig. 13 Step 10: Secure the wire to the Step 11: Check operation of Step 12: Reinstall air filter and cable clamp while pushing with throttle control lever. (Fig. 11 cover (Fig.
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Page 15: Operation Instructions
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION (Floating) When the slab has set sufficiently firm that the operator’s footprint leaves a very slight depression on the surface of the slab, it is ready for the floating operation. Guiding the machine on the slab is very simple, a slight upward lift of the handle causes the machine to travel to the left. -
Page 16: Starting Procedure: Warm Climate
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE: WARM CLIMATE 1. Open fuel valve on gas tank, the fuel valve lever should be in the ON position. 2. Set choke lever to closed position. 3. Throttle should be in fast idle position (Approx 1/3 throttle) 4. -
Page 17: Lubrication
However, the oil in the oil bath spider plate should be checked periodically and topped up or changed if necessary. 4. HOW TO CHANGE OIL IN THE OIL BATH SPIDER PLATE (B424/B430 Edger only) Step 1. First remove the set screw that holds the trowel arm into the spider plate Step 2. -
Page 18: Storage
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare your walk-behind trowel for extended storage. 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the trowel. 2. Close fuel shut off valve. 3. Siphon excess gasoline from tank. 4. -
Page 19: Folding Handle
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL FOLDING HANDLE FOLDING PROCEDURE To avoid damage to the folding handle or the pitch cable please follow the instructions below. 1. Turn the fine pitch knob counter clockwise to remove pitch from the blades. 2. -
Page 20: Transporting
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORTING When transporting the trowel by human effort (carrying, sliding, etc.), always keep the handle folded (if equipped) and the blades fully un-pitched to prevent damage to the pitch control system. When lifting from above via a crane, forklift, etc. always use the hoist hook. The hoist hook is an optional feature that can be mounted to the engine or a feature built in to the folding handles. -
Page 21: Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE PART #20801 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1) Trowel arm 2) Lift lever 3) Jam nut 4) Set screw 5) Block top 6) Bolt 7) Jam nut 8) Carriage bolt 9) Adjustment bar 10) Bolt The trowel arm adjustment fixture (20801) is reversible. -
Page 22: Trowel Arm Adjustment Screw
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT SCREW The trowel arm adjustment screw is to be used for field adjustment of blade level, in the event of a damaged trowel arm, to enable completion of the job. At the end of the job repairs should be made to eliminate the damage. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROWELS BLADES WEARING UNEVENLY WON’T START Spider plate seized Throttle fully open Arms bent Hand lever wire broken Adjusting screws (carriage bolts) incorrectly set No gas Dirty gas MACHINE JUMPS ON FLOOR Gas filter plugged Concrete hardened on bottom of spider plate Gas line plugged... - Page 24 Finish Blade Combination Float Operating (gas option) Size Size Blade Size Weight 24” 4.75” x 9” 24” B424 Honda GX160 Up to 110lbs (Edger) (60cm) (12cm x (60cm) (50kg) 23cm) 30” 10” x 30” 6” x 10.5” 6” x 10”...
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Page 25: Technical Information
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION B424 Edger & B430 Edger 70 min – 125 max Blade Speed (RPM) Engine 3600 Speed (RPM) Clutch Type Centrifugal Variable Speed Gearbox Oil Shell Tivela Compound A or similar type Gearbox Oil Capacity Engine 10.1 oz. - Page 26 OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL This Page is Left Blank Intentionally...
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Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
OI – B19001 WALK-BEHIND TROWELS OWNER’S MANUAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ / GELIJKVORMIGHEIDS CERTIFICAAT / DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD / DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE / DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison USA LLC 170 Traders Blvd E 200 Commerce Drive, Unit A Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, NJ, USA L4Z 1W7...