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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MQ WHITEMAN RIDE-ON TROWEL
MODEL EHHNK5
U.S. Revision #3 (05/03/21)
AUS Version 1.0 (July 2021)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
EXCLUSIVE TO
CONTACT US ON 1300 353 986 OR VISIT flextool.com.au

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  • Page 1 ® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MQ WHITEMAN RIDE-ON TROWEL MODEL EHHNK5 U.S. Revision #3 (05/03/21) AUS Version 1.0 (July 2021) FOR MORE INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE TO CONTACT US ON 1300 353 986 OR VISIT flextool.com.au...
  • Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL MODEL EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL (KOHLER 35HP DIESEL ENGINE) Revision #3 (05/03/21) Original Version To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. P/N 40010...
  • Page 3: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21)
  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS EHHNK5 Ride-On Trowel Proposition 65 Warning ........... 2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ........ 3 Table of Contents ............. 4 Training Checklist ............ 5 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ......... 6 Safety Information ..........7–13 Lifting and Transporting ........14–17 Dimensions and Specifications ......18 Noise and Vibration Emissions ......
  • Page 6: 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 spray and lights. Operation of controls (machine not running). Safety controls, safety stop switch operation.
  • Page 7: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Daily Pre-Operation Checklist       Engine oil level Radiator coolant level Condition of blades Blade pitch operation Safety stop switch operation Steering control operation PAGE 6 — EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21)
  • Page 8: 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 9 SAFETY INFORMATION DECALS Decals associated with the operation of this equipment WARNING are defi ned below. Entanglement/Crush Hazard DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed. Serious bodily injury could result. Keep hands and fingers clear of gears. DANGER WARNING Flying Objects Hazard Lifting/Crush Hazard DO NOT disassemble spring cylinders without NEVER allow any person to stand...
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY „ NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage CAUTION to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. „ NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective „ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, fi re extinguisher.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY WARNING „ If applicable, NEVER use your hand to fi nd WARNING hydraulic leaks. Use a piece of wood or „ DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine cardboard. Hydraulic fl uid injected into the compartment when engine is running.
  • Page 12 SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY WARNING „ ALWAYS wear safety glasses when DANGER handling the battery to avoid eye irritation. „ DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible The battery contains acids that can cause fl uids. Fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can injury to the eyes and skin.
  • Page 13 SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY TOWING SAFETY CAUTION CAUTION „ NEVER allow any person or animal to „ Check with your local county or state safety stand underneath the equipment while towing regulations, in addition to meeting lifting. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations, before towing „...
  • Page 14 SAFETY INFORMATION EMISSIONS INFORMATION „ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times when towing. NOTICE „ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when The gasoline engine used in this equipment has been towing. designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide „...
  • Page 15: Lifting And Transporting

    LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING WORK SAFELY! SLING INSPECTION WARNING Inspect the lifting slings provided with your trowel (Figure 1) before each use. If replacement slings are needed, refer to Failure to comply with these lifting the parts manual included with your trowel for part numbers, instructions may result in sling failure and order from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer.
  • Page 16 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation 29 CFR Part 1926.251 (e)(8)—Removal from service requires that the slings be inspected prior to each use, and removed from service immediately if any of the following conditions are found: „...
  • Page 17 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING LIFTING PROCEDURE 2. Insert forklift forks through the loops at the ends of the lifting slings (Figure 2). Keep the slings as close The correct lifting slings (Figure 1) have been supplied with to vertical as possible. If the choke angle (Figure 3) is your trowel, in accordance to its weight per Occupational 120 degrees or less, the lifting strength of the slings Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation...
  • Page 18 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING THE TROWEL After the trowel has been lifted onto a flatbed truck, perform the following procedure to secure the trowel for transport: 1. Locate the tie-down strap symbol (Figure 4) on top of the left and right trowel guard rings. Figure 4.
  • Page 19: Dimensions And Specifications

    DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Figure 6. EHHNK5 Dimensions Table 2. EHHNK5 Specifications (A) Length 241.3 cm (95 in.) (B) Height 149.9 cm (59 in.) (C) Width 121.9 cm (48 in.) Operating Weight 789.2 kg (1,740 lb.) Shipping Weight 867.7 kg (1,913 lb.) Fuel Tank Capacity 28.4 liters (7.5 gallons) Rotor Speed...
  • Page 20: Noise And Vibration Emissions

    NOISE AND VIBRATION EMISSIONS Table 4. EHHNK5 Noise and Vibration Emissions 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) SA(8) Whole Body Vibration per ISO 2631-1:1997+A1:2010 in m/s 0.03 NOTES: Sound pressure and power levels are “A”...
  • Page 21: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION EHHNK5 RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL Blades FAMILIARIZATION The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as The EHHNK5 ride-on power trowel is designed for the combination (10 or 8 inches wide) or finish (6 inches wide). floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
  • Page 22 GENERAL INFORMATION Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Training For training, please use the Training Checklist located in A continuously variable transmission (CVT) has been installed to obtain maximum drive torque. This is the front of this manual. This checklist is not intended as accomplished by continually adjusting the drive ratio a substitute for proper training, but will provide an outline to obtain optimum torque and speed during all phases...
  • Page 23: Components

    COMPONENTS HOURS 1/10 MC-6LC www.LOFA.net Figure 7. EHHNK5 Components (Front) 1. Steering Control Lever (Right Side) — Moves the 10. Left Front Light — 20-watt LED light allows for unit forward, reverse, left and right. nighttime and indoor work. 2. Retardant Spray Control Buttons — Spray retardant 11.
  • Page 24 COMPONENTS Figure 8. EHHNK5 Components (Rear) 20. Seat — Provides a comfortable position for operation of 28. Engine — A Kohler 35-horsepower diesel engine. the trowel. The engine will not start unless the operator 29. Retardant Spray Pumps — Deliver retardant to the is seated.
  • Page 25: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 9. Basic Engine Components INITIAL SERVICING The diesel engine (Figure 9) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer’s engine manual for instructions and details about operation and maintenance. 1.
  • Page 26: Setup

    SETUP The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting 4. Connect the engine stop switch (seat) cable to the up a new trowel. If your trowel is already assembled (seat, mating plug as shown in Figure 10. handles, knobs and battery), this section can be skipped.
  • Page 27: Inspection

    INSPECTION This section is intended to assist the operator with the 3. If engine oil is low, add the correct amount of oil to initial inspection of the trowel. It is extremely important bring it to a normal, safe operating level. See Table 5. that this section be read carefully before the trowel is Table 5.
  • Page 28 INSPECTION FUEL LEVEL Read the gauge on the fuel tank cap to determine if fuel is low (Figure 15). If fuel is low, remove the fuel tank cap and fill the tank with diesel fuel. FUEL Figure 15. Fuel Gauge DANGER Handle fuel safely.
  • Page 29: Operation

    OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE AUX 1 AUX 2 NOTICE This trowel is equipped with a safety stop switch that will prevent the engine from starting unless an operator is TEMPERATURE GLOW PLUG sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of the operator PRE-HEAT depresses an electrical switch which allows the engine to start.
  • Page 30 OPERATION STEERING 5. Practice maneuvering the trowel using the information listed in Table 6. Practice using controlled motions as Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat if finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging and provide directional control for the trowel. Table 6 illustrates covering a large area.
  • Page 31 OPERATION Synchronizing Blade Pitch with Twin Pitch™ On trowels equipped with Twin Pitch™ controls, blade pitch may be synchronized between the two sets of blades. This is easily accomplished by performing the following procedure. Refer to Figure 20. DISENGAGED (ONE SIDE) OPERATING POSITION Figure 20.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) Use the following table as a general maintenance guideline when servicing your engine. For more detailed engine maintenance information, refer to the engine owner’s manual supplied with your engine. Engine Maintenance Schedule BEFORE FIRST EVERY 6 EVERY 2 DESCRIPTION EVERY YEAR OPERATION...
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) ENGINE MAINTENANCE When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation Engine Oil (100 Hours) stated at the beginning of this manual. At the front of this manual there is a Daily Pre-Operation WARNING Checklist.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) Oil Filter (200 Hours) 5. Inspect the air filter cover for cracks, heat damage, or warping. Replace if necessary. 1. Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 22) every 6. Reinstall the air filter paper element and support. Attach 200 hours.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Trowel Maintenance Schedule Periodic Maintenance Interval Every Check Item OPERATION DAILY Every Every Every 500 100–125 25 Hrs 50 Hrs Relube arms, thrust collar, steering linkage Grease Remove, clean, reinstall, and relube arms Clean and thrust collar Check, and replace if necessary, arm Check bushings and thrust collar bushings Check blades for excessive wear or damage,...
  • Page 36 TROWEL MAINTENANCE Spiders (Daily) Perform the following lubrication procedure after every Cleaning 8 hours of use. NEVER allow concrete to harden on the trowel. Wash any 1. Locate one of the Zerk grease fittings on either spider concrete off the trowel with water immediately after use. assembly (Figure 25).
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Thrust Collars (Daily) Pillow Block Bearings (Daily) Perform the following lubrication procedure after every Perform the following lubrication procedure after every 8 hours of use. 8 hours of use. 1. Locate the Zerk grease fitting on either thrust collar 1.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Pitch Adjustment Levers (Monthly) Pitch Tower (Every 6 Months) Perform the following lubrication procedure once a month. Perform the following lubrication procedure once every 6 months. 1. Locate the Zerk grease fitting next to the knob on either pitch adjustment lever (Figure 28).
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Drive Belt Drive Belt Measurement (100 Hours) The clutch will not shift correctly if the drive belt width is The drive belt should be changed as soon as it begins less than 1.14 inches. Measure the drive belt (Figure 31) to show signs of wear.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) 3. Remove and retain the three screws that connect the Drive Belt Installation left-side CV joint assembly to the left-side gearbox 1. Place a new drive belt over the lower pulley (Figure 34). coupler (Figure 33). CLUTCH/ UPPER DRIVE PULLEY DRIVE...
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) 4. Apply a thin coat of RTV silicone to the mating If blades are wearing unevenly, adjustment may be surfaces of the CV joint and left-side gearbox coupler necessary. Look for the following indications. (Figure 36). „ Is one blade completely worn out while the others look APPLY SILICONE new? TO MATING SURFACES...
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Blade Replacement Poor concrete finishing may indicate incorrect spider plate alignment, worn spider bushings, or bent trowel arms. It is recommended to change ALL of the trowel blades Figure 38 illustrates incorrect spider plate alignment. The at the same time. If only one or some of the blades are adjustment bolt should barely touch the lower wear plate changed, the trowel will not finish concrete consistently (0.10"...
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Spider Removal Trowel Blade Removal Perform the following procedure to remove the spider Remove three hex head bolts from the trowel arm, then assembly from the gearbox shaft. Refer to Figure 40. remove the trowel blade and set it aside (Figure 41). Repeat for each trowel blade.
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) 2. Remove and set aside the hex head bolt (Zerk fitting) Trowel Arm Inspection and roll pin securing the trowel arm to the spider plate. Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling (such See Figure 43. as dropping the trowel on a pad), or by striking exposed plumbing, forms, or rebar while in operation.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Trowel Arm Adjustment 3. Loosen the two locking bolts on the adjustment tool and place the trowel arm into the fixture channel (Figure 48). Perform the following procedure to adjust trowel arms using A thin shim may be required to cover the blade holes the trowel arm adjustment tool.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) Reassembly Float Pan Installation 1. Examine and clean the entire spider assembly Float pans are discs that attach to the trowel blades and including the upper and lower wear plates and thrust allow early floating on wet concrete and easy movement collar.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE (TROWEL) PREPARATION FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE „ Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL to the ® fuel. „ Pour a few drops of motor oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine 3–4 times so that oil reaches all internal parts. „...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution No Fuel reaching injection pump? Add fuel. Check entire fuel system. Defective fuel pump? Replace fuel pump. Fuel fi lter clogged? Replace fuel fi lter and clean tank. Faulty fuel supply line? Replace or repair fuel line.
  • Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air fi lter blocked? Clean or replace air fi lter. Low engine power output and low speed, Incorrect valve clearances? Adjust valves per engine specifi cation. black exhaust smoke. Malfunction at injector? See engine manual.
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING (TROWEL) Troubleshooting (Ride-On Mechanical Trowel) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Make sure that the stop switch is functioning when the Stop switch malfunction? operator is seated. Replace switch if necessary. Look at the fuel system. Make sure there is fuel being Engine running rough or not at all.
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING (TROWEL) Troubleshooting (Ride-On Mechanical Trowel) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Check all electrical connections in the lighting circuit. Wiring? Verify wiring is in good condition with no shorts. Replace defective wiring or components immediately. If +12VDC is present at light fi xture connector when light Lights? switch is activated and light does not turn on, replace light Lights (optional) not working.
  • Page 52 NOTES EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21) — PAGE 51...
  • Page 53 OPERATION MANUAL HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Inc. (310) 537- 3700 6141 Katella Avenue Suite 200 Cypress, CA 90630 E-MAIL: mq@multiquip.com WEBSITE: www.multiquip.com CANADA UNITED KINGDOM Multiquip Multiquip (UK) Limited Head Offi...
  • Page 54 Design and technical specifications may be subject to changes. © This publication is copyright. All rights are reserved. Flextool is a registered trade mark of Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd. Multiquip, MQ and Whiteman are registered trade marks of Multiquip Inc.

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