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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.
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4. BELT TENSION ..............................12 ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL OPERATION......................13 PARTS MANUAL (BM120/BM446) ......................... SETTING UP THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL ....................14 HANDLE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES (BM120/BM446) ..................STARTING THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL ....................14 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ............................ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL WIRING DIAGRAM ....................16 SPIDERPLATE ASSSEMBLY ...........................
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 –...
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(8) and secure in place with bolt (10). adjusted. Before attempting adjustment, determine 6. Adjust carriage bolt (8) upwards until contact is made BM120/BM446 whether the trowel arm is right handed or left handed. with adjustment bar (9); holding carriage bolt in...
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WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDLE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES (BM120/BM446) 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 –...
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WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY (BM120/BM446) TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 21718 Handle Welding Part 21709 Bearing 21730 Stop Switch Assembly 21726 Screw 10505 Upper Joint Plate 21712 Ext.
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WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (BM120/BM446) 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 –...
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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 –...
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WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPIDER PLATE ASSEMBLY (BM120/BM446) 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 –...
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WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPIDER PLATE ASSEMBLY (BM120/BM446) TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMEN T FIXTURE Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 21761 Trowel Arm 21771 Pressure Plate 10804 Bushing 21772 Stabilizer Ring 21762 Spider Plate...
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 •...
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Blade Size Weight (gas option) Size Trowel Size Blade Size Weight 11 hp Subaru OHV Honda GX270 OHV BM120 46” 10” x 18” 6” x 18” 8” x 18” 48.5” Up to 255 lb. Honda GX360 OHV 30" 6” x 10-1/2"...
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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...
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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:...
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