MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN CA5BM Operation Manual page 34

TROWEL MAINTENANCE
Clean the trowel daily. Remove all dust and slurry buildup.
Make sure lubrication is performed after any steam
cleaning.
Trowel Lubrication (Every 8 Hours)
Regular lubrication is required to maintain your trowel in
optimal working condition. Perform the following lubrication
procedure after every 8 hours of use.
1. Locate one of the Zerk grease fittings on the spider
assembly (Figure 30). Remove the Zerk fitting cap
and set it aside.
ZERK FITTING
CAP
Figure 30. Spider Lubrication
2. Wipe the Zerk grease fitting clean to prevent abrasive
material from entering the fitting during lubrication.
3. Lubricate the Zerk grease fitting with 1–1½ shots
of multipurpose grade grease. DO NOT overgrease.
Replace the Zerk fitting cap when finished.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the remaining grease fittings on
the spider assembly.
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ZERK GREASE
FITTING
Blade Pitch Adjustment
Perform maintenance adjustment of blade pitch using a
bolt on the trowel arm lever (Figure 31). This bolt is the
contact point of the trowel arm with the lower wear plate
on the thrust collar. The goal of adjustment is consistent
blade pitch and finishing quality.
SPIDER
PLATE
Figure 31. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt
Look for the following indications when determining if blade
pitch adjustment is necessary:
„ Are the blades wearing out unevenly (e.g. one blade is
completely worn out while the others look new)?
„ Does the machine have a perceptible rolling or bouncing
motion while in use?
„ Does the guard ring rock up and down while the machine
is in use?
MAINTENANCE
BLADE PITCH
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
TROWEL ARM
LEVER
TROWEL
ARM
TROWEL
BLADE