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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Revision #9 (07/06/10) 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 11216...
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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. Crystallinesilicafrombricks. Cementandothermasonryproducts.
B-SERIES TROWEL— TABLE OF CONTENTS Here's How To Get Help ..........3 HONDA GX240K1 ENGINE Table Of Contents ............. 4 Air Cleaner Assy..........70-71 Parts Ordering Procedures ........5 Camshaft Assy........... 72-73 Training Checklist ............6 Carburetor Assy..........74-75 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ........
B-SERIES TROWEL— PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: January 1 , 2006 Order via Internet (Dealers Only) Best Deal! If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip.
B-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.
B-SERIES TROWEL— DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST . l e . l e i t i d t i P o i t l i K t i w o i t t u l i t a COMMENTS: B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL —...
B-SERIES TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating Lethal Exhaust Gases this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous yourself and others.
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B-SERIES TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, when the ALWAYS wear approved respiratory trowel is not in use. protection. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings.
B-SERIES TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust CAUTION: manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow Failure to follow instructions in this manual may these parts to cool before servicing lead to serious injury or even death! This the trowel.
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B-SERIES TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety ■ Keep the trowel in proper running condition. devices are attached and in place. See Pages 16 and 17. ■ Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or ■...
B-SERIES TROWEL— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The B-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.
B-SERIES TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL) Side View Figure 2. B-Series Trowel Dimensions s e i f i c a c i o i t – A h g i t f i L g n i ) k o . 4 3 2 .
B-SERIES TROWEL— GENERAL INFORMATION Blades B-Series Walk-Behind Trowel Familiarization The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are rotated This walk-behind trowel is designed for the floating and around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (8 finishing of concrete slabs. inches wide), float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches Take a walk around the trowel.
B-SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. B-Series Walk-Behind Trowels PAGE 16 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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B-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 B-Series trowel. Listed below is a brief explanation of See Figure 19. each control or component 11.
B-SERIES TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE HONDA engine shown. Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and Choke Lever –...
B-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 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION components that must be installed before the trowel can be used. This section explains how to install those components.
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B-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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B-SERIES TROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION On ROBIN engines, the hook-on the engine end of the 5. Connect the throttle cable to the engine. Keep in mind there throttle wire must be removed. Make the cut as shown in should be a piece of wire installed on the trowel to show you Figure 11.
B-SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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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B-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 Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if...
B-SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE) This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel The trowel is heavy and awkward to move in the field.
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B-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.
B-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.
B-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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B-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.
B-SERIES TROWEL — OPTIONS Clip-On Float Blades (Optional) Blades These blades will clip (Figure 34) on to an existing installed NOTE blade, allowing your finisher to float on “wet” concrete so that the troweling operation can begin as early as possible. They are Blades should be changed when they fail to Specification and part number easily removable, so that after the floating operation, when the...
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B-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.
B-SERIES TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm adjustment Procedure NOTE See the engine manual supplied with your NOTE machine for appropriate engine maintenance The following procedure should be followed schedule and troubleshooting guide for problems. to adjust trowel arms when it becomes apparent that the trowel is finishing poorly or in need of routine maintenance.
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B-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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B-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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B-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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B-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. Two types of hand clutches 11.
B-SERIES TROWEL — EXPLANATION OF CODES IN REMARKS COLUMN The following section explains the different symbols and QTY. Column remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the Numbers Used — Item quantity can be indicated by a help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there number, a blank entry, or A/R.
B-SERIES TROWEL — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS B-SERIES TROWEL 1 TO 3 UNITS WITH HONDA B-SERIES TROWEL 1 TO 3 UNITS WITH ROBIN GX240K1 ENGINE. EH25-2 ENGINE. 1 to 3 Units 1 to 3 Units Qty..P/N ......Description Qty..P/N ......Description 3 ....
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B-SERIES TROWEL — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS PAGE 42 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
B-SERIES TROWEL — GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. GEARBOX AND ENGINE MOUNTS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1131 GEAR CASE 0131A HHCS 1/4-20X3/4" 1136 END CAP 2614 GASKET KIT ..........1 ..... INCLS. ITEMS W/ 0735A BEARING CUP 1132 AIR VENT 0735...
B-SERIES TROWEL — ENGINES, 8.0 HP HONDA, 8.5 HP ROBIN, & 5 HPB&S ENGINES, 8.0 HP HONDA, 8.5 HP ROBIN, & 8.0 HP BRIGGS AND STRATTON PAGE 54 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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B-SERIES TROWEL — ENGINES, 8.0 HP HONDA, 8.5 HP ROBIN, & 5 HPB&S ENGINES, 8.0 HP HONDA, 8.5 HP ROBIN, & 8.0 HP BRIGGS AND STRATTON PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1256 ENGINE 8.5HP ROBIN GX240K1QA2 ENGINE 8HP HONDA 1242 ENGINE 8HP BRIGS &...
B-SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. (S/N LJ41888 AND BELOW) HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N LJ41888 AND BELOW PAGE 56 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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B-SERIES TROWEL — HAND CLUTCH ASSY. (S/N LJ41888 AND BELOW) HAND CLUTCH ASSY. - S/N LJ41888 AND BELOW PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS GX24OK1QA2 ENGINE 8HP HONDA 1256 ENGINE 8.5HP ROBIN 2834 SPACER (ROBIN) 1512 HAND CLUTCH HAND LEVER 10075 HAND CLUTCH CABLE ASSY LIFTING BALE ASSY ........
HONDA GX-240K1 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER ASSY. PAGE 70 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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HONDA GX-240K1 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE2000 GASKET, ELBOW ........1 ..... INCLUDES ITEM W/ 17210ZE2505 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER, DUAL 17218ZE2505 FILTER, OUTER 17231ZH9820 COVER, AIR CLEANER 17232891000 GROMMET, AIR CLEANER 17238ZE2310 COLLAR, AIR CLEANER 17239ZE1000...
HONDA GX-240K1 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 90 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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HONDA GX-240K1 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16854ZH8000 RUBBER SUPPORTER 107MM 16955ZE1000 JOINT, FUEL TANK 17510ZE2020ZD TANK COMP., FUEL *NH1*, BLACK 17620ZH7023 CAP COMP., FUEL FILLER ........1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 17631ZH7003 GASKET, FUEL FILLER CAP 17672ZE2W01...
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HONDA GX-240K1 ENGINE — PISTON ASSY. PISTON ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 13010ZE2013 RING SET, PISTON, STD. 13011ZE2013 RING SET, PISTON, OS 0.25, OPTIONAL 13012ZE2013 RING SET, PISTON, OS 0.50, OPTIONAL 13013ZE2013 RING SET, PISTON, 0.75, OPTIONAL 13101ZE2W00 PISTON, STANDARD 13102ZE2W00 PISTON, OS 0.25, OPTIONAL...
ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — INTAKE AND EXHAUST ASSY. INTAKE AND EXHAUST ASSY. PAGE 108 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — INTAKE AND EXHAUST ASSY. INTAKE AND EXHAUST ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2543170141 CAMSHAFT CP ........... 1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ 2543640113 RELEASE LEVER 0051904100 SPRING PIN 0031522000 SNAP RING 2393330113 TAPPET 2463361103 VALVE SPRING 2463371103 SPRING RETAINER 2703340103...
ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. GOVERNOR ASSY. PAGE 110 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. GOVERNOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2544230123 GOVERNOR LEVER 2464220123 GOVERNOR SHAFT 2544270101 GOVERNOR ROD CP 2544280103 ROD SPRING 0031306000 CLIP 0011406300 BOLT AND WASHER ASSY. 0186060020 2544250113 GOVERNOR SPRING 2704330200 SPEED CONTROL ASSY..... 1 ....INCLUDES ITEM W/ 2704330201 SPEED CONTROL CP 2274360103...
ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 114 — B-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/06/10)
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ROBIN EH25-2 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2546105011 FUEL TANK CP 0732003900 LABEL, CAUTION 0430430015 FUEL TANK CAP CP 0641360010 FUEL FILTER CP 0642008600 FUEL STRAINER ASSY....... 1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 50-1 0642004110 FILTER...
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS PAYMENT TERMS Parts must be in new and resalable Multiquip reserves the right to quote and condition, in the original Multiquip sell direct to Government agencies, and to Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. package (if any), and with Multiquip part Original Equipment Manufacturer accounts numbers clearly marked.
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Tel. (800) 421-1244 800-427-1244 Fax: 800-672-7877 Carson, CA 90746 Fax (800) 537-3927 310-537-3700 Fax: 310-637-3284 Contact: mq@multiquip.com...
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