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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL EPOXY/M SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Revision #5 (10/06/10) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. P/N 10487...
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drillingandotherconstructionactivities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Leadfromlead-basedpaints.
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,...
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EPOXY/M SERIES 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 operator’s.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— 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.
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NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not Avoid wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothes that may recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage snag on the controls or moving parts as this can cause to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— 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.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— SAFETY INFORMATION Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated NOTICE areas and away from sparks and flames. NEVER run engine without an air filter or with a dirty air NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent. filter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— SAFETY INFORMATION GENERATOR SAFETY If using a generator to power trowel, refer to applicable generator manual safety information section. ELECTRICAL SAFETY DANGER NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water. NEVER use damaged or worn cables or cords when connecting equipment to generator.
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NOTES EPOXY/M SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10) — PAGE 13...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The J-Series walk-behind 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.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL) Side View Figure 2. EPOXY/M SERIES Trowel Dimensions i r e i f i o i t – A i t f i – B ) r e . n i – C . n i –...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE & ELECTRIC MOTOR ) Table 2. Specifications (Engine & Electric Motor) Model HONDA GX-160QA2 Electric Motor Air-cooled 4 stroke, Single Type Cylinder, OHV, Horizontal Shaft Gasoline Engine 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. Bore X Stroke (68 mm x 45 mm) Displacement 163 cc (9.9 cu-in)
See time of shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest page 24, Figure 19. When using the auxiliary tube, always use Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the original manual two persons to lift the trowel. disappear.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. EPOXY/M SERIES Walk-Behind Trowels PAGE 18 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, 10. Trowel Lifting Point – Insert the auxiliary lifting tube here. for the EPOXY/M SERIES trowel. Listed below is a brief See Figure 19. explanation of each control or component 11.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE HONDA engine shown. Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop INITIAL SERVICING the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and Choke Lever –...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Assembly and Installation Quick Pitch™ Handle Installation (Quick Pitch Models Only) Before the trowel can be put into operation there are some components that must be installed before the trowel can be used. CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI...
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Remove one brass set nut from the Quick Pitch™ cable Pre-load Adjustment (Quick Pitch™ Models Only) end as shown in Figure 7. After the Quick Pitch™ handle has been installed on the Thread the second brass set nut towards the cable as far trowel, spring pre-load adjustment will be required.
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If handle height adjustment is desired, a handle wedge kit can be purchased for your trowel by ordering Part Number 2576 from your Multiquip dealer. These wedges are placed between the handle and the gearbox to adjust the operating height of the handle.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI NEVER operate the trowel in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air . ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the trowel. Figure 15.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION V-belt Check Explosive Fuel A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance of the trowel. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V- belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual. Fuel Check Blade Check Check for worn or damaged blades.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE) This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that The trowel is heavy and awkward to move around. Use this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel proper heavy lifting procedures and DO NOT lift the trowel in the field.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE) 3. Place the centrifugal kill switch (Figure 22) in the "ON" 6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 23) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not position.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (ELECTRIC MOTOR) 4. Squeeze the micro-switch lever ( Figure 26) to begin trow- Starting The Electric Motor (Single Phase 115/230 Volts) eling. This lever will act an emergency stop switch . When The electric motor used on the B-Series trowel has two operating this lever is released, voltage to the electric motor will be voltages: interrupted.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION Maneuvering the Trowel The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to 1. Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a concrete finishing.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — OPERATION Continue to practice maneuvering the trowel. Try to practice as if Figure 31 below illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel you were finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging and application. Practice maneuvering the trowel. The trick is to let covering a large area.
If you need replacement blades, consult your parts list in this manual for part numbers and order them from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer. Figure 34. Clip-On Float Blade...
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — OPTIONS Trowel Arm Adjustment Tool Grinding Attachments If blades show uneven wear patterns or some tend to wear out Available grinding attachments are used for grinding surface faster than others, the trowel arms may need to be adjusted. imperfections or joints.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm adjustment Procedure See the engine manual supplied with your machine for NOTE The following procedure appropriate engine maintenance should be followed to adjust schedule and troubleshooting NOTE trowel arms when it becomes guide for problems. apparent that the trowel is finishing poorly or in need of routine maintenance.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — MAINTENANCE 2. Start engine, and bring trowel blades up to full speed and look b. Loosen the jam nut and cone point square head set for the following conditions: screw, and carefully lift the upper trowel assembly off of the spider assembly.
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EPOXY/M SERIES 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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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Adjustment 3. Un-screw the locking bolts on the adjustment tool, and place the trowel arm into the adjustment fixture channel as shown Shown in Figure 47 is the adjustment fixture with a trowel arm in Figure 47.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — MAINTENANCE 10. Carefully lift the upper trowel assembly , line up the key- Hand Clutch Adjustment way on gear box main shaft and insert into spider assembly Some trowels are equipped with a hand-operated clutch instead of an automatic centrifugal clutch.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Walk-Behind Trowel) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Engine ON/OFF Switch in "OFF" position Make sure that the Engine ON/OFF Switch is ON or malfunctioning? or replace switch if necessary. Make sure that the centrifugal stop switch is Centrifugal stop switch malfunction? (if functioning when the operator is seated.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Walk-Behind Trowel) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution The main output shaft of the gearbox assembly should be checked for straightness. Main shaft? The main shaft must run straight and cannot be more than 0.003"" (0.08 mm) out of round at the spider attachment point.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — 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 deficient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check float adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfire. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column.
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAMEPLATE AND DECALS PAGE 44 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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1261 DECAL: DO NOT LIFT 1147 DECAL: HELMET, FOOT AND GLOVE 11246 DECAL: HEAT 11246 DECAL: OIL CHECK NAMEPLATE ............1 ..CONTACT MULTIQUIP PARTS DEPT. 1940 DECAL: MQ WHITEMAN (SMALL) 11246 DECAL: GEAR DRIVE 11246 DECAL: BELT DRIVE 12620 KIT, DECAL REPLACEMENT ........
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. PAGE 46 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. STANDARD HANDLE ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0189 HANDLE GRIP 4634 HANDLE GRIP (ELECTRIC MODEL) 1102 PLUG 0304 RHMS 10-24X 1/4" 1103 SAFETY SWITCH ASSY 1101 HANDLE ONLY 1907 HANDLE ONLY (ELECT. MODEL) 9100 HANDLE ONLY EXPORT 1100...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — 4-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. 4-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. PAGE 52 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — 4-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. 4 BLADE SPIDER ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12208 WEAR RING REPLACES P/N 1803 12778 FLANGE BEARING 10793 THRUST COLLAR INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 1154 A WEAR PLATE 1157 A BEARING INSERT 0164 B RADIUS HEAD 3/8- 16 x 1-1/4”...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. PAGE 54 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1131 GEAR CASE 0131 A HHCS 1/4-20X3/4" 1136 END CAP 2614 GASKET KIT ..............INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 0735 A BEARING CUP 1132 AIR VENT 0735...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — 5.0 HP HONDA ENGINE 5.0 HP HONDA ENGINE PAGE 56 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — 5.0 HP HONDA ENGINE 5.0 HP HONDA ENGINE PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0627 SQUARE KEY 3/16 X 3/16X1.1/4" 0255 AUTOMATIC CLUTCH ASSY. 3/4" BORE ... 1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 21307 SPINDLE 3/4" BORE ........1 ..... REPLACES P/N 0256 0251 CLUTCH HOUSING DRUM 0458...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N 42036 AND BELOW HAND CLUTCH ASSY.-S/N 42036 AND BELOW PAGE 58 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N 42036 AND BELOW HAND CLUTCH ASSY.-S/N 42036 AND BELOW PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS ENGINE 5HP HONDA 0939 SPACER 1512 HAND CLUTCH HAND LEVER 10086 HAND CLUTCH CABLE ASSY C8202 LIFTING BALE ASSY 5117 COTTER PIN 1/16"X1/2"...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N 42037 AND ABOVE HAND CLUTCH ASSY.-S/N LJ42037 AND ABOVE NOTES: SEE GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ITEM 36 PAGE 50. PAGE 60 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N 42037 AND ABOVE HAND CLUTCH ASSY.-S/N 42037 AND ABOVE PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS ENGINE 5 HP HONDA 10036 CLUTCH ASSIST HANDLE ASSY 6014 C HEX FINISH NUT 5/16-24 0300 B FLAT WASHER 5/16”...
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSY. ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSY. PAGE 62 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSY. ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1908 ELECTRIC MOTOR 1HP, 60 CYCLE 2749 ELECTRIC MOTOR 1HP, 50 CYCLE 0627 SQUARE KEY 3/16X3/16X1.1/4" 1909 CLUTCH ASM 5/8" BORE 1922 BELT A22 1910 PULLEY 1923...
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — GUARD RING ASSY. GUARD RING ASSY. PAGE 64 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — GUARD RING ASSY. GUARD RING ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2278 STATIONARY GUARD RING 1940 DECAL EPOXY/M SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10) — PAGE 65...
HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. PAGE 70 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12210ZH8000 CYLINDER HEAD, COMP ......1 ... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 12204ZE1306 GUIDE, IN. VALVE (OVER SIZE) 12205ZE1315 GUIDE, EX. VALVE (OS) 12216ZE5300 CLIP, VALVE GUIDE 12251ZF1800 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD 12310ZE1010...
HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PAGE 86 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET 16011ZE0005 VALVE SET, FLOAT 16013ZE0005 FLOAT SET 16015ZE0831 CHAMBER SET, FLOAT ....... 1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/% 16016ZH7W01 SCREW SET 16024ZE1811 SCREW SET DRAIN 16028ZE0005 SCREW SET B 16044ZE0005...
HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ( OIL BATH ) ASSY. AIR CLEANER (OIL BATH ) ASSY. PAGE 88 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ( OIL BATH ) ASSY. AIR CLEANER (OIL BATH ) ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE1000 GASKET ELBOW 17238ZE7010 COLLAR AIR CLEANER 17239ZE1000 COLLAR B AIR CLEANER 17401ZE1810 BODY CLEANER OIL BATH 17402ZE1810 PAN CLEANER OIL OIL BATH 17403ZE1810...
HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 92 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16854ZH8000 RUBBER, SUPPORTER 16955ZE1000 JOINT, FUEL TANK 17510ZE1020ZF TANK COMP., FUEL NH1 (BLACK) 17620ZH7013 CAP COMP., FUEL FILLER ......1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 17631ZH7003 GASKET, FUEL FILLER CAP 17672ZE2W01...
HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PAGE 98 —EPOXY SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10)
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HONDA GX160K1QA2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16500ZH8821 CONTROL ASSY., REMOTE ......1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 16551ZE0010 ARM, GOVERNOR 16555ZE1000 ROD, GOVERNOR 16561ZE1020 SPRING, GOVERNOR 16562ZE1020 SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16571ZH8000 LEVER, CONTROL 16574ZE1000 SPRING, LEVER 16575ZH8000...
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