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OPERATION MANUAL
PRO SERIES
WALK-BEHIND TROWELS
(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINES)
Revision #0 (9/21/17)
Original Version
To find the latest revision of this
publication, visit our website at:
www.multiquip.com
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PN: 13409

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINES) Revision #0 (9/21/17) Original Version To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. PN: 13409...

  • Page 2: Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings

    FUEL AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE WARNINGS Gasoline engine exhaust and some of 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.

  • Page 3: Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings

    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,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRO Series Walk-Behind Trowels Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings ....2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ........ 3 Table Of Contents ............ 4 Training Checklist ............ 5 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ......... 6 Safety Information ..........7–11 Specifications ..........12–13 Dimensions ............14 General Information .........

  • Page 5: Training Checklist

    TRAINING CHECKLIST Training Checklist Description Date Read operation manual completely. Machine layout, location of components, checking of engine oil level. Fuel system, refueling procedure. Operation of controls (machine not running). Safety controls, safety stop switch operation. Emergency stop procedures. Startup of machine, engine choke. Maintaining a hover.

  • Page 6: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Daily Pre-Operation Checklist       Engine oil level Gearbox oil level Condition of blades Blade pitch operation Safety stop switch operation PAGE 6 — PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (9/21/17)

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION DECALS GENERAL SAFETY Decals associated with the operation of this equipment are CAUTION defi ned below. „ NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, DEFINITION DECAL hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective DANGER devices required by the job or city and state regulations.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION „ NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not WARNING recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage „ ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. parts while operating the trowel.
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY WARNING DANGER „ DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine „ DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck compartment when engine is running. bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or fi re due to static electricity.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY „ DO NOT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source. CAUTION „ Contact your country's Department of „ NEVER allow any person or animal to Public Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper disposal of stand underneath the equipment while any electrical components, waste or oil...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. PRO Series Trowel Specifications Model PRO36 PRO46 Number of Blades (Rotor) Number of Blades (Fresno) Ring Diameter 36 in. (914 mm) 46 in. (1,168 mm) Rotor RPM (Dry Concrete) 60–115 60–130 Path Width 36 in. (914 mm) 46 in.
  • Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS Table 3. PRO Series Trowel Noise and Vibration Emissions Model PRO36 PRO46 Guaranteed ISO 11201:2010 Based Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A) Guaranteed ISO 3744:2010 Based Sound Power Level in dB(A) ∑A(8) Hand-Arm Vibration Per ISO 5349-1:2001 in m/s 1.22 1.94 a.

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 1. Dimensions Table 4. PRO Series Trowel Dimensions Model PRO36 PRO46 (A) Height (Fresno Brush) 31.7 in. (805 mm) 34.5 in. (876 mm) (B) Height (Handle) 41.4 in. (1,052 mm) 41.1 in. (1,044 mm) (C) Width (Ring Diameter) 36.5 in.
  • Page 15 NOTES PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (9/21/17) — PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: General Information

    Multiquip dealer for a replacement. PAGE 16 — PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (9/21/17)
  • Page 17 GENERAL INFORMATION FRESNO BLADE The fresno blade follows the path of the four combination blades and provides a smooth finish over large areas without the user having to walk out on the troweling surface. This trowel comes equipped with a single fresno screed blade (5 in./127 mm wide, 48 in./1,219 mm long) that is raised and lowered via a winch crank handle.

  • Page 18: Components

    COMPONENTS (TROWEL) Figure 2. PRO Series Trowel Components PAGE 18 — PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (9/21/17)
  • Page 19 COMPONENTS (TROWEL) 11. Access Panel — Allows access to the blade area. Figure 2 shows the location of the basic trowel components. Listed below is a brief explanation of each component. NEVER run the trowel with the access panel removed. 1.
  • Page 20 COMPONENTS (ENGINE) CAUTION NEVER disable or disconnect the engine ON/OFF switch. It is provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected, or improperly maintained. 5. Recoil Starter — Manual starting mechanism. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and smoothly to start the engine.

  • Page 21: Set-Up

    SET-UP UNPACKING THE HANDLE Handle Tube Installation The handle (Figure 4) is shipped in the folded, or stowed, Attach the main handle (tube) to the gearbox using the position. supplied hardware as shown in Figure 5. 1. To place the folding upper handle in the operational position, turn the star wheel counterclockwise to MAIN HANDLE release it from its folded/stowed position.
  • Page 22 SET-UP Blade Pitch Cable Installation BLADE 1. Turn the star wheel counterclockwise to pitch the PITCH CABLE blades flat.This releases tension on the pitch cable (Figure 7). INCREASE DECREASE YOKE BLADE PITCH BLADE PITCH YOKE (CW) (CCW) EYELET BRASS SET NUT #2 BLADE PITCH BRASS SET...
  • Page 23 SET-UP InstaClutch Cable Installation 4. Loosen the cable housing clamp screw and the swivel ™ stop screw (Figure 11). 1. Uncoil the free end of the clutch cable. CABLE 2. Make sure the clutch cable is attached to the torsion bar cable anchor and clutch cable support bracket ADJUSTER (Figure 12).
  • Page 24 SET-UP 5. Route the clutch cable underneath the topmost rung 5/16" CLUTCH CABLE INNER of the guard ring (Figure 14). Figure 16. Inner Nut Adjustment 8. Insert the exposed cable into the cable slot on the clutch cable support bracket (Figure 17). CLUTCH CABLE CLUTCH CABLE...
  • Page 25 SET-UP Boom Installation 10. Tighten the inner nut against the clutch cable support bracket until there is no slack in the cable between Refer to Figure 20. the threaded cable end and the clutch cable spring (Figure 19). CLUTCH CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET WEIGHT...
  • Page 26 SET-UP Fresno Blade Installation Brush Arm Attachment Refer to Figure 21. Refer to Figure 22. FRESNO BLADE 3/8" FLAT MOUNTING HOLES WASHER 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" SCREW 3/8" LOCK WASHER 3/8" FLAT WASHER BRUSH BLADE PINCH MOUNTING BRACKET PLATE CENTER BRUSH BLOCK MOUNTING 3/8"...
  • Page 27 SET-UP NOTICE BRUSH CHANNEL 1/4-20 × 1/2" Positioning of the fresno brush and brush arms relative SCREW to the fresno blade is determined by the operator. Fresno Brush Installation 1/4" LOCK WASHER 1. Using a 7/16" wrench, remove the two 1/4-20 × 3/4" screws, 1/4-20 hex nuts and 1/4"...
  • Page 28 SET-UP Weight Installation (Optional) Refer to Figure 25. NOTICE 1/4-20 × 1-1/4" SCREW The four weights are an optional feature. The use of the weights is determined by the operator. It is recommended to install equal weights on both sides of the weight posts.
  • Page 29 SET-UP Float Disc Installation (Optional) Installing Float Discs with Latch Pins Refer to Figure 28 when installing pans onto trowel blades Float discs, or pans, attach to the trowel blades and allow using latch pins. the trowel to “float” on wet concrete. The disc design allows early floating and easy movement from wet to dry areas.
  • Page 30 SET-UP Fresno Blade Pitch Cable Installation Winch Cable Installation Refer to Figure 29. Refer to Figure 29. 1. Uncoil the clevis end of the winch cable. 1. Uncoil the clevis end of the fresno blade pitch cable. 2. Make sure the winch cable is attached to the winch 2.
  • Page 31 SET-UP CLEVIS FRESNO BLADE PITCH BRACKET 5/16-18 LOCK NUT WINCH CABLE 5/16-18 × 1" BRACKET HEX HEAD BOLT 5/16-18 × 1" HEX HEAD BOLT PITCH BOOM CABLE WEIGHTS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY PITCH PLATE MAIN BOOM CABLE TUBE ANCHOR BOOM CABLE ANCHOR THREADED...

  • Page 32: Inspection

    INSPECTION ENGINE OIL FUEL 1. Place the trowel on secure, level ground with the Remove the fuel filler cap and inspect the fuel level in the engine OFF. tank. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel. 2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 30) from the engine oil DANGER filler hole and wipe it clean.
  • Page 33 INSPECTION V-BELT BELT GUARD 1. Inspect the V-belt (Figure 33) to determine if it is frayed, Inspect the belt guard (Figure 34) for damage, and for loose peeling, full of tiny cracks, has pieces of rubber missing, or missing hardware. or is otherwise damaged.

  • Page 34: Operation

    OPERATION Lifting Bail This section will assist the operator with the initial start-up and operation of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely The lifting bail provides an optimal lift point for the trowel. important that this section be read carefully before When lifting the trowel onto a concrete slab, attach a chain operating the trowel.
  • Page 35 OPERATION FRESNO BRUSH POSITIONING RAISING AND LOWERING THE BOOM Refer to Figure 38. 1. Make sure the fresno blade, fresno brush, and plated weights (if used) are in the correct position and properly secured before raising or lowering the boom. 2.
  • Page 36 OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Place the throttle lever in the IDLE position (Figure 42). 1. Place the engine fuel valve lever in the ON position (Figure 40). IDLE THROTTLE LEVER FUEL VALVE LEVER Figure 40. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON) 2.
  • Page 37 OPERATION INSTACLUTCH™ OPERATION 5. If starting a warm engine, place the choke lever in the OPEN position (Figure 44). 1. With the engine running, stand in the operator's position (Figure 46) behind the trowel and grasp both hand grips securely. CHOKE LEVER RIGHT LEFT...
  • Page 38 OPERATION 3. Firmly grasp the left-side handgrip, then squeeze CLUTCH LEVER and hold the right-side clutch lever (Figure 48) to ENGAGEMENT PATH engage the clutch. RIGHT CLUTCH PINCH LEVER POINT PINCH SQUEEZE PINCH POINT RIGHT-SIDE POINT CLUTCH LEVER LEFT-SIDE LEFT CLUTCH HAND GRIP LEVER PINCH...
  • Page 39 OPERATION MANEUVERING THE TROWEL Figure 51 below illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel 5. After the initial troweling pass, bring the trowel to a application. clean troweled section. 1. Stand in the operator’s position behind the handle. 6. Rotate the winch clockwise to lower the fresno blade With secure footing and a firm grasp on the handle, and fresno brush onto the troweling surface.
  • Page 40 OPERATION CONCRETE FINISHING TECHNIQUES 3. Release the handle and place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position (Figure 53). The instructions in this manual are provided as a basic guide to trowel operation, not a complete guide to concrete finishing.

  • Page 41: Options

    Float discs are also very effective needed, refer to your trowel's parts manual for part numbers for embedding large aggregates and surface hardeners. and order from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer. COMBO BLADES (STANDARD) This trowel is equipped with combination float/finish blades (Figure 55), which provide optimum performance for both floating and finishing operations.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Table 6. Engine Maintenance Schedule Before Every 6 Every 2 Description First Month Every Year Operation Each Months or Years or or 20 Hrs. or 300 Hrs. 100 Hrs. 500 Hrs. Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Filter Replace Every 200 Hrs.
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE General maintenance practices are crucial to the performance and longevity of your trowel. This equipment Inspect the engine daily for cleanliness, any oil or fuel requires routine cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of leakage, or loose fasteners. components for wear or damage. Air Cleaner Refer to Table 6 and Table 7 to schedule engine and trowel maintenance.
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE Spark Plug 3. Clean the foam element in warm, soapy water or a nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip 1. Remove the spark plug (Figure 62) and clean it with a the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze wire brush if it is to be reused.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE Spark Arrester 5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged (has breaks or holes). 1. Remove the 4 mm screws that secure the exhaust 6. Reinstall the spark arrester, muffler protector, and deflector to the muffler protector, then remove the exhaust deflector in reverse order of disassembly.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE 2. Wipe the Zerk grease fitting clean to prevent abrasive Once it has been determined that blade pitch adjustment material from entering the fitting during lubrication. is necessary, do the following: 3. Lubricate the Zerk grease fitting with 1 to 1½ shots 1.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE 5. Figure 69 illustrates incorrect spider plate alignment 2. Carefully lift the upper trowel/gearbox assembly off of due to improper adjustment, worn spider bushings, or the spider assembly. A light tap with a rubber mallet bent trowel arms. may be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main shaft of the gearbox.
  • Page 48 MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Removal A bent trowel arm will prevent smooth, fluid rotation of the blades. If bent trowel arms are suspected, examine them Refer to Figure 72. for straightness as follows. 1. Place the trowel arm on a thick, steel plate, granite slab, ROLL PIN or any other surface which is true and flat (Figure 74).
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE Perform the following procedure to adjust trowel arms using 6. Loosen the locking nut on the trowel arm lever, then the trowel arm adjustment tool: turn the trowel arm adjusting bolt until it barely touches (.010") the fixture adjustment bolt. See Figure 75. 1.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE 12. Reinstall the cone point square head set screw and jam nut, and tighten securely. Make sure the point of the set screw engages the groove in the gearbox main shaft. 13. Lubricate all grease points (Zerk fittings) with premium Lithum 12-based grease, conforming to NLG1 grade #2 consistency.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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 defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check fl oat adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfi re. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.
  • Page 53 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. Centrifugal ON/OFF Switch in "OFF" Place centrifugal stop switch in "ON" position. position or malfunctioning? Check wiring.
  • Page 54 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.

  • Page 55: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM RECOIL STARTER COVER SCREW SPLICE TAP CONNECTOR SPARK OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL ALERT IGNITION UNIT PLUG SWITCH STOP UNIT COIL SWITCH TRANSISTORIZED OIL LEVEL IGNITION UNIT INDICATOR CHASSIS GND. PRO SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWELS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (9/21/17) — PAGE 55...
  • Page 56 © COPYRIGHT 2017, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc , the MQ logo and the Whiteman logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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