Bartell Global TS78 Owner's Manual

Bartell Global TS78 Owner's Manual

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RIDE-ON TROWELS
TS78, TS88, TS96, BXR-836, Titan 78,88,96,96P,96H
OWNER'S MANUAL
www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com
Doc. # OI-B19007
Orig. Rel. – 09/16
Curr Rev. – 04- 08/19

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  • Page 1 RIDE-ON TROWELS TS78, TS88, TS96, BXR-836, Titan 78,88,96,96P,96H OWNER’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com Doc. # OI-B19007 Orig. Rel. – 09/16 Curr Rev. – 04- 08/19...
  • Page 2 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison USA LLC 170 Traders Blvd E 200 Commerce Drive, Unit A Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, NJ, USA L4Z 1W7 07728 Tel: (647) 953-4100 Tel: (848) 225-8100 Fax: (647) 953-4101 Fax: (848) 225-8101 SPE International Ltd Innovatech...
  • Page 3 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S 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

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREAK IN WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN o ROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE o ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS o STARTING PROCEDURES - WARM TEMPERATURES o STARTING PROCEDURES - COLD TEMPERATURES o ADDITIONAL DIESEL STARTING PROCEDURES o STOPPING PROCEDURE...
  • Page 5: Quality Assurance/Machine Break In

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREAK IN The Bartell Ride-on Trowel is the product of extensive engineering development designed to give long life and unmatched performance. Once machines are fully assembled, a run-in test is performed to ensure quality standards of the highest level. A series of operational tests are conducted on concrete, incorporating a phase of operations at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and a final run phase at full throttle for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL WARRANTY INFORMATION All ride-on trowels sold by Bartell Morrison Inc. are warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship; excluding normal wear on wearing components and components covered by a separate original manufacturer’s 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: Specifications

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS TS 78 TS 88 TS 96 BXR 836 Honda 22hp Honda 22hp Engine Options Kohler 23.5hp Kohler 23.5hp Vanguard 35 Honda 22hp Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) 78” (198 cm) 88” (224 cm) 96”...
  • Page 8 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Titan 78 Titan 88 Titan 96 Kohler 23.5hp Kohler 23.5hp Vanguard 35hp Engine Options Kohler 25hp Kohler 25hp Vanguard 37hp (EFI) Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) 76 1/4” (194 cm) 88” (224 cm) 96”...
  • Page 9 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Titan 96 Propane Titan 96 Hydraulic Engine Options Vanguard 35hp Propane Kubota 44 96” (244 cm) 104” (264cm) Length 48” (122 cm) 50” (127cm) Width 93” (236 cm) 96”” Path Height (seat folded 52”...
  • Page 10: Preventative Maintenance And Routine Service Plan

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN This Bartell ride-on power trowel has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventative maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your Bartell ride-on power trowel.
  • Page 11: Routine Service Schedule

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL ROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE Each 3 Each 6 Each 9 Each 12 After 1.5 Each months months months months Routine Service Intervals months or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 50 hrs General Inspection Operation of lights Check...
  • Page 12 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Each 3 Each 6 Each 9 Each 12 After 1.5 Each months months months months Routine Service Intervals months or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 50 hrs Drive Train: Bearings Lubricate Universal Couplings Lubricate...
  • Page 13: Routine Service Intervals

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS Due to the nature and environment of use, power trowels are 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 14: Safety Precautions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is important that the following be read carefully in order that the operational performance of the Bartell Ride-On Power Trowel be fully understood. Proper maintenance procedures will ensure long life and top performance of the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •...
  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your new Bartell Ride-On Trowel has been shipped to you partially disassembled. To prepare for operation use the following instructions: 1. STEERING HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Not applicable to BXR836 or 96H) The steering handles are shipped ready to connect. Position the handles over the handle sleeves so that the set-screws (2 per handle) are lined up with the tapped holes on the sleeves.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING PROCEDURES - WARM TEMPERATURES a) Prior to starting the trowel, check the engine and gearbox oil levels. Be sure the fuel tank is full. Fuel is not shipped with the unit. Before attempting to start, fill the fuel tank. Check engine and gearbox oil levels.
  • Page 17: Stopping Procedure

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL STOPPING PROCEDURE a) Bring throttle to low idle and wait a few seconds. b) Remove left foot from safety switch. c) Turn off ignition key. STEERING Guiding the machine on the slab is quite simple but does require some familiarity before working with the machine.
  • Page 18: Blade Synchronization

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION: When finishing concrete above grade, erect a situation barrier along the edge of the slab as a protective measure. The barrier must follow all applicable codes and should be such that it will stop the trowel from riding over the edge of the slab in case of loss of control.
  • Page 19: Titan Transporter Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TITAN TRANSPORTER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the steering handles and fold the seat down. Locate the transport pins on the front and back of the chassis. 2. Angle the transporter so that the frame is almost vertical.
  • Page 20: Maintenance Instructions

    1. Remove belt cover from the machine to expose the drive components. 2. Release the belt tensioner to release the belt. TS78 & TS88: 1. Remove belt cover from the machine to expose the drive components. 2. Compress the belt in the directions shown (Figure 4) while pushing the belt towards the center of the driven pulley (1).
  • Page 21 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TS96: Driven Pulley 1. Remove belt cover from the machine to expose the drive components. (Figure 6) Figure 6 M6 threaded hole 2. Look for the threaded hole on the driven pulley (near the center) and screw in an M6 bolt to open the pulley.
  • Page 22 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Titan 78, 88, 96: 1. Remove the cover from the pulley system. 2. Remove the U-joint by loosening the set screw near the shaft. 3. Remove the bearing plate. 4. Locate the threaded hole near the center of the driven pulley.
  • Page 23 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Titan 96H 1. Cut old belts off. 2. Un-bolt U-Joint beside lower pulley, 4 bolts. 3. Slide spare belts from belt holder onto the pulleys. 4. Re bolt the U-Joint into place.
  • Page 24: Lubrication

    For Titan gearboxes, check that the oil level in the level indicator is in line with the seam on the gearbox. Top up with Agma 8 MOBIL SHC Gear Synthetic ISO 680 oil only. Gearbox Capacity Model Number Imperial Metric TS78 27 fl. oz. 800 mL TS88 27 fl. oz. 800 mL TS96 67 fl.
  • Page 25: Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE Part #20801 Unit 36” (TS88, BXR836, TS78, All Titans) 1) 10411 – Trowel arm 2) 10817 – Lift lever 3) 10808 – Jam nut 4) 10809 – Set screw 5) 10824 –...
  • Page 26: Trowel Arm Adjustment Screw

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL 6. Adjust carriage bolt (8) upwards until contact is made with adjustment bar (9); holding carriage bolt in position with one wrench, tighten locknut (7) to secure in position with second wrench. NOTE: It is vitally important to ensure that once the carriage bolt is adjusted to the correct height, it does not move before or during the tightening of the locknut.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WON’T START BELT WEARING RAPIDLY • • Throttle fully open Belt adjusted improperly • • Hand lever wire broken Pulley out of alignment • • No gas Wrong belt/defective belt • • Dirty gas Clutch sticking •...

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