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Bartell BM90 Owner's Manual And Parts Book

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WALK-BEHIND
POWER TROWELS
BM90
BM436
Doc. # OI-B09035
Orig. Rel. - 06-2010
Curr. Rev. - 01
Rev. Date - 08-2012

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  • Page 1 WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWELS BM90 BM436 Doc. # OI-B09035 Orig. Rel. - 06-2010 Curr. Rev. - 01 Rev. Date - 08-2012...
  • Page 2 No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of Bartell Morrison Inc. unless such copying is permitted by federal copyright laws.
  • Page 3 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION 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: Table Of Contents

    TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE ......................SETTING UP THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL ....................14 1. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ..........................STARTING THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL ....................14 PARTS MANUAL (BM90/BM436) ........................... ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL WIRING DIAGRAM ....................16 HANDLE ASSEMBLY (BM90/BM436) ........................TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE ......................17 MOUNTING PLATE AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ....................

  • Page 5: Quality Assurance/Machine Break-In

    We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing a Bartell Walk- Behind Power Trowel and wish you many years of satisfied use.

  • Page 6: Walk-Behind Power Trowel Warranty

    WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL WARRANTY All products sold by Bartell Morrison Inc. and Bartell Morrison (USA) LLC (the “Company”) are warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship; excluding normal wear on wearing components and components covered by a separate original manufacturers warranty, for a period of 24 months from the date of sale to the original end user purchaser provided that certain conditions have been met.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Record

    However, when in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your Bartell dealer. For your convenience we have provided this space to record relevant data about your Walk-Behind Power Trowel.

  • Page 8: Routine Service Intervals

    WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Routine Service Each After 1.5 Each 3 Each 6 Each 9 Each 12 months months months months months Intervals 50 hrs 100 hrs 200 hrs 300 hrs 400 hrs General Inspection: Guards Check Warning stickers Check Test run: Check operation...
  • Page 9 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Routine Service Intervals Due to the nature and environment of use, Walk-Behind 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 10: Safety Precautions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS end. Form a small “L” bend in the cable, hook the Your new Bartell Walk-Behind Power Trowel has been inner cable into the throttle block and tighten cable shipped to you partially assembled. Filling the fuel tank clamp down onto the casing.

  • Page 11: Diagram 1

    WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIAGRAM 1 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 375 ANNAGEM BLVD., MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA L5T 3A7, 905-364-4200 FAX 905-364-4201 CREATED: 06/12 CREATED: 07/04 REVISED: 05/10...

  • Page 12: Operation (Floating)

    OPERATION (Floating) STOPPING PROCEDURE When the slab has set sufficiently firm that the 1. Throttle engine down. WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL operator’s footprint leaves a very slight depression on 2. Turn off stop switch. the surface of the slab, it is ready for the floating operation.

  • Page 13: Storage

    WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE MAINTENANCE The following steps should be taken to prepare your Maintaining your Walk-Behind Power Trowel will insure Walk-Behind Power Trowel for extended storage. long life to the machine and its components. 1. Close fuel shut off valve. AIR CLEANER - Keep air filter clean at all times.

  • Page 14: Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture

    WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE PART #20801 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1)10810A – Trowel arm 2)10817A – Lift lever 3)10808 – Jam nut 4)10809 – Set screw 5)10824 – Block top 6)10507 – Bolt 7)10808 –...
  • Page 15 (8) and secure in place with bolt (10). adjusted. Before attempting adjustment, determine 6. Adjust carriage bolt (8) upwards until contact is made BM90/BM436 whether the trowel arm is right handed or left handed. with adjustment bar (9); holding carriage bolt in...
  • Page 16 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY (BM90/BM436) TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE 21707 21709 21708 21731 21726 50266 21711 10703 21712 21713 PART #20801 21725 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 21715 21703 1)10810A – Trowel arm 21717 21729 10508 10894 2)10817A –...
  • Page 17 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE PART #20801 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1)10810A – Trowel arm 2)10817A – Lift lever 3)10808 – Jam nut 4)10809 – Set screw 5)10824 – Block top 6)10507 – Bolt 7)10808 –...
  • Page 18 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL MOUNTING PLATE AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (BM90/BM436) TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE PART #20801 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1)10810A – Trowel arm 2)10817A – Lift lever 3)10808 – Jam nut 4)10809 – Set screw 5)10824 – Block top 6)10507 –...
  • Page 19 2. Remove lift lever (2) from trowel arm (1) by first and exact adjustment. loosening jam nut (3) then square head screw (4). If CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - GX270 (BM90/BM436) upon inspection (method left to discretion of TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT SCREW...
  • Page 20 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPIDER PLATE ASSEMBLY (BM90/BM436) TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE 21800 21802 21767 21764 21801 PART #20801 21765 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1)10810A – Trowel arm 21766 2)10817A – Lift lever 10805 3)10808 – Jam nut 4)10809 –...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WON’T START MACHINE JUMPS ON FLOOR • Throttle fully open • Concrete hardened on bottom of spider plate • Hand lever wire broken • Trowels unevenly worn • No gas • Spider plate seized •...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    (gas option) Size Size Blade Size Weight (gas option) Size Trowel Size Blade Size Weight BM90 36” Honda GX160 OHV 10” x 14” 6” x 14” 8” x 14” 38.5” Up to 195 lb. BM436 (90 cm) Honda GX270 OHV...
  • Page 23 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION 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. 375 Annagem Blvd. 12 Industrial Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Keyport, New Jersey, United States of America...
  • Page 24 Potenza Acustica Pressione Acustica Livello di Vibrazione (dB) (Db) (m/s Bartell Morrison Inc. The Technical Construction file is maintained at: 375 Annagem Blvd. Les fiches techniques de construction sont gardées à: Het technische constructie document wordt bewaard te: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada El archivo técnico de construcción se mantiene en:...
  • Page 25 WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 375 ANNAGEM BLVD., MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA L5T 3A7, 905-364-4200 FAX 905-364-4201 CREATED: 07/04 CREATED: 06/12 REVISED: 05/10...
  • Page 26 BARTELL MORRISON BARTELL MORRISON INC. BARTELL MORRISON (USA) LLC. 375 Annagem Blvd. 12 Industrial Drive. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Keyport, New Jersey, USA L5T3A7 07735 Toll Free: 866-501-1683 Toll Free: 888-999-1570 Local: 905-364-4200 Local: 732-566-5400 Fax: 905-364-4202 Fax: 732-566-5444 www.bartellmorrison.com www.bmiamerica.com...

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