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OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL J36B65
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
(VANGUARD 6.5 HP GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #1 (05/18/22)
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.
PN: 48237

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MODEL J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL (VANGUARD 6.5 HP GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (05/18/22) 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.
  • Page 2 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 3 NIOSH/MSHA for the materials being used. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 3...
  • Page 4 Setup ............... 19–23 Inspection ............24–26 Operation ............27–31 Options ............32–33 Maintenance ............ 34–42 Troubleshooting (Engine) ......... 43–44 Troubleshooting (Trowel) ........45–46 Wiring Diagram ............47 PAGE 4 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 5 Emergency stop procedures. Startup of machine, engine choke. Maintaining a hover. Maneuvering. Pitching. Concrete fi nishing techniques. Shutdown of machine. Lifting of machine (lifting bail). Machine transport and storage. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 5...
  • Page 6 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 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 7 Training This machine to be operated by qualified personnel. Ask for training as needed. WARNING Guard Hazard NEVER operate this equipment with guards removed. Keep hands clear. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 7...
  • Page 8 „ No one other than the operator is to be in the working area when the equipment is in operation. „ DO NOT use the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications. PAGE 8 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 9 „ NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool while starting or operating this equipment. before servicing equipment. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 9...
  • Page 10 „ DO NOT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it „ ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from securing the equipment with rope. the ignition system. PAGE 10 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 11 Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center promotes energy cost savings. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 11...
  • Page 12 CAUTION NEVER lift the trowel to unnecessary heights. NEVER stand underneath the trowel while it is being lifted. Figure 1. Lifting the Trowel PAGE 12 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 13 ∑A(8). The daily exposure limit value is Per EU Directive 2002/44/EC, the daily exposure action value for hand/arm vibration is 2.5 m/s ∑A(8). 5 m/s J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 13...
  • Page 14 (A) Height (Lifting Bail) 27 in. (686 mm) (B) Height (Handle) 41 in. (1,044 mm) (C) Width (Ring Diameter) 36 in. (914 mm) (D) Length 70 in. (1,789 mm) PAGE 14 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 15 Drive System Power is transferred from the engine to the gearbox input shaft via a V-belt pulley drive system. The pulley engages a centrifugal clutch. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 15...
  • Page 16 COMPONENTS (TROWEL) QUICK PITCH™ HANDLE (OPTION) Figure 3. Trowel Components PAGE 16 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 17 Adjust this option. the handlebar to the desired location and tighten the star wheel firmly to secure the handlebar in position. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 17...
  • Page 18 5. Throttle Lever — Adjusts engine speed (RPM). Also the fuel mixture. acts as the engine stop. Place the throttle lever in the OFF position to close the fuel valve and stop the engine. PAGE 18 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 19 (Figure 7), and move the handlebar to the desired position. Tighten the star wheel firmly to secure. Figure 5. Unpacking the Handle HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STAR WHEEL Figure 7. T-Handle Bar Adjustment J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 19...
  • Page 20 7. On the throttle lever, slightly loosen the locking nut and cable retaining screw (Figure 10). THROTTLE LOCKING CABLE THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE WIRE THROTTLE CABLE RECEIVER IDLE CABLE RETAINING SCREW Figure 10. Adjusting Cable Tension PAGE 20 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 21 The Quick Pitch™ T-handle is under spring tension and can snap in the direction of force (toward the user) if not firmly grasped, which may cause bodily injury. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 21...
  • Page 22 NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard ring while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before performing any maintenance service on the trowel. PAGE 22 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 23 (Figure 18). over the blades, locking them in place. 6. Periodically check the latch pins during normal operation to ensure they are still in the correct position. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 23...
  • Page 24 Table 5. DO NOT overfill. Refer to Table 2 for NEVER top off fuel. ALWAYS wipe up any spilled fuel maximum engine oil capacity. immediately. OIL FILLER CAPS (3) Figure 21. Oil Filler Caps PAGE 24 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 25 Replace any worn or damaged blades immediately. OIL-SOAKED WORN CORD FAILURE GLAZED WORN BACK COVER BROKEN CRACKS MISSING SIDEWALL RUBBER WEAR Figure 25. Blade Inspection Figure 23. V-Belt Inspection J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 25...
  • Page 26 DO NOT attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood. CENTRIFUGAL SAFETY STOP SWITCH Figure 26. Centrifugal Safety Stop Switch PAGE 26 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 27 2. Make sure the engine throttle lever (Figure 28) is in the RUN position. CLOSE OPEN THROTTLE LEVER Figure 30. Choke Lever (Closed) Figure 28. Engine Throttle Lever (Run) J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 27...
  • Page 28 If the engine has not started, repeat steps 1–5. 8. Before operating the trowel, run the engine for several minutes and check for fuel leaks and loose components. PAGE 28 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 29 We suggest that all operators (experienced and novice) read Slabs on Ground published by the American Concrete Institute. Figure 36. Pitching the Blades (Standard Handle) J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 29...
  • Page 30 NEVER place your hands or feet inside the guard rings ALWAYS stay clear of rotating or moving parts while while starting or operating this equipment. operating this equipment. PAGE 30 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 31 Figure 40. Engine Throttle Lever (OFF) NOTICE When transporting the trowel, ALWAYS turn off the engine fuel valve by placing the engine throttle lever in the OFF position. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 Please contact Multiquip unit sales to order this option. Refer to the Operation section of this manual for more information. BLADE PITCH STAR WHEEL Figure 42. Standard Handle Figure 43. Quick Pitch™ Handle PAGE 32 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 33 They are easily removed once floating is complete so that finishing can be started immediately. Figure 48. Trowel Arm Adjustment Tool J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 Blades Check/Replace Trowel Arms Remove/Clean Thrust Collar/Bushing Remove/Clean Blade Arms Adjust Arm Bushing Remove/Replace Wear Ring Remove/Replace Thrust Collar Bearing Remove/Replace Pitch Control Cable Check Clutch Remove/Clean PAGE 34 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 35 NOTICE DO NOT use pressurized air or solvents to clean the air filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 35...
  • Page 36 2. Remove the engine oil dipstick (Figure 50). 3. Remove one of the oil drain bolts (Figure 50) and allow the engine oil to drain into a suitable container. PAGE 36 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 37 5. Secure the spark arrester and muffler deflector to the muffler guard using the three M4 hex flange screws that were removed in step #2. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 37...
  • Page 38 DO NOT overgrease. Replace the Zerk fitting cap when finished. 4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the remaining grease fittings on the spider assembly. PAGE 38 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 39 Figure 58 illustrates incorrect spider plate alignment due may be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main to improper adjustment, worn spider bushings, or bent shaft of the gearbox. trowel arms. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 39...
  • Page 40 4. Install the new blades, maintaining the proper blade orientation as noted during removal. Secure with the bolts and washers that were removed earlier. PAGE 40 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 41 The clearance between the round shaft and the test surface should be identical for each hex Figure 65. Fixture Arm Position (UP) section. See Figure 63. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 41...
  • Page 42 7. Lock the trowel arms in place by tightening the Zerk grease fitting hex head bolts and jam nuts. 8. Reinstall the blades onto the trowel arms. 9. Install the stabilizer ring onto the spider assembly. PAGE 42 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 43 Fuel fi lter/lines clogged? Replace fuel fi lter. Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap. Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 43...
  • Page 44 Check cable connections. Charge or replace Will not start, no power with key ON. Battery disconnected or discharged? (if applicable) battery. Ignition switch/wiring defective? Replace ignition switch. Check wiring. PAGE 44 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 45 O.D., replace the thrust collar. Check the thrust bearing to see that it is spinning Thrust bearing worn? freely. Replace if necessary. J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 45...
  • Page 46 Check and replace ON/OFF switch if Trowel blades do not rotate. Defective ON/OFF switch? necessary. Check and replace centrifugal ON/OFF Defective centrifugal ON/OFF switch? switch if necessary. PAGE 46 — J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22)
  • Page 47 WIRING DIAGRAM CENTRIFUGAL STOP SWITCH CHASSIS GND. SPARK OIL LEVEL OIL ALERT IGNITION PLUG UNIT SWITCH UNIT COIL TRANSISTORIZED OIL LEVEL IGNITION UNIT INDICATOR J36B65 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/18/22) — PAGE 47...
  • Page 48 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 UNITED KINGDOM CANADA Multiquip Multiquip (UK) Limited Head Offi...