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- Page 1 POWER EDGING TROWEL Operation Manual MODEL NUMBER: TPT24H To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety Information 2. General Information 3. Technical Data 4. Quick Start Guide 5. Controls and Components 6. Engine 7. Pre-Inspection 8. Initial Start Up 9. Starting the Engine 10. Stopping the Engine 11. Operation 12. Accessory Options 13. - Page 3 Register Your Equipment Thank you for purchasing TOMAHAWK equipment! Your product is covered by the TOMAHAWK Warranty policy, but in order to activate your warranty, we need you to register your product. In addition to activating your equipment warranty, product registration will grant you access to important product updates, streamlined customer service and more.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Tomahawk Power. The information contained in this manual is based on equipment’s production at the time of publication. Tomahawk Power reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice. - Page 5 1.2.2 NEVER touch the engine or muffler while the engine is on or immediately after it has been turned off. These areas get hot and may cause burns. 1.2.3 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Tomahawk Power. Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result.
- Page 6 1.2.9 ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order. DO NOT modify or remove safety devices. DO NOT operate machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative. 1.2.10 ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator's Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
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Page 7: General Information
2.2 Trowel Familiarization The Tomahawk 24” Concrete Edging Trowel is designed for the floating and finishing of concrete slabs. Analyze your trowel and take notice of each component: the engine, blades, quick pitch control, air cleaner, centrifugal stop switch, clutch and pulley system. Be sure... - Page 8 2.4 Engine The Tomahawk TPT24H 24” Concrete Edging Trowel is powered by the 5.5HP Honda GX160 Engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of your engine. The engine manual is included with your trowel. For further assistance or to receive a new manual, contact Tomahawk Power customer service at (866) 577-4476 or refer to the Manuals Page on the Tomahawk Power website.
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Page 9: Technical Data
18.9 m/s2 Sound Pressure (A-Weighted)2 83.5 dB(A) Sound Pressure (Peak, C-Weighted) 90.5 dB(C) Sound Power Level (A-Weighted) 97 dB(A) TPT24H TROWEL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Model Honda GX160 Type 4-stroke, Horizontal Shaft, Single Cylinder Bore X Stroke 68 x 45 mm Displacement... -
Page 10: Quick Start Guide
4. QUICK START GUIDE Unfold the handle and insert the pin through Add a washer and tighten in place with the the middle. tightening bar. Screw in the black knob to fasten everything Align the plate to the back of the spider and fasten in place. -
Page 11: Controls And Components
4. QUICK START GUIDE CONTINUED Put the throttle on the idle position and hold While holding the red kill switch lever, pull the red kill switch lever. the recoil cord until the engine starts. 5. CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 5.1 Standard Handle Includes a "starwheel"... - Page 12 5.5 Bicycle Handlebars The trowel’s wider handlebars allow for higher stability, balance, and maneuverability. Replace handle grips if they become worn or damaged. 5.6 Engine The power trowel uses a 5.5HP Honda GX160 Engine and is backed by a 3-year engine warranty for reliable service.
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Page 13: Engine
6. ENGINE 6.1 Servicing This Power Trowel is powered by a 5.5HP Honda GX160 engine. The engine must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda servicing dealer. - Page 14 6.2 Maintenance Safety Continued 6.2.1 Fuel Filler Cap Remove this cap to add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel filler cap is tightened securely. DO NOT overfill. 6.2.2 Throttle Lever The throttle lever is used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever advanced forward SLOW, lever back toward operator FAST).
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Page 15: Pre-Inspection
6.2 Maintenance Safety Continued 6.2.10 Fuel Tank The fuel tank holds unleaded gasoline. For more information, refer to the engine owner’s manual. 7. PRE-INSPECTION NEVER operate the power trowel in a confined area or enclosed structure that does not provide ample free flow of air. ALWAYS wear approved eyewear and hearing protection before operating the trowel. - Page 16 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 7.3 Fuel Check Engine fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the trowel if the engine is hot or running. 7.3.1 Remove the gasoline cap that is located on top of the fuel tank.
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Page 17: Initial Start Up
7.7 SAFETY KILL SWITCHES This power trowel has been equipped with a safety kill switch. Safety kill switches should be tested every time the engine is started. NOTE NEVER! disable or disconnect the kill switch. It is provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected, or improperly maintained. -
Page 18: Starting The Engine
8.2 Lifting Bale Continued This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel in the field. DO NOT use your trowel until this section is thoroughly understood WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety, General Information, and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood. -
Page 19: Stopping The Engine
9. STARTING THE ENGINE CONTINUED 9.6 Grasp the starter grip (Figure 10) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes hardest certain position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting. 9.7 If the engine has started, slowly return FIGURE 10 the choke lever (Figure 7) to the OPEN position. -
Page 20: Operation
11. OPERATION The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. Read the “Training” section of this manual for more information. 11.1 Maneuvering the Trowel 11.1.1 Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. -
Page 21: Accessory Options
Blades should be changed when they fail to finish concrete in a satisfactory manner. Blades are a vital part of finishing concrete. This Tomahawk Trowel has been designed to finish concrete and is built to stringent quality standards out of the finest trowel steel. If you... -
Page 22: Maintenance
13. MAINTENANCE 13.1 Maintenance Schedule Daily (8-10 Hours) 1. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase and gear box, fill as necessary. 2. Check V-belt. Weekly (50-60 Hours) 1. Relube arms, thrust collar and clutch 2. Replace blades if necessary. 3. - Page 23 13.2 Trowel Arm Adjustment Continued Figure 17 illustrates, "incorrect alignment", worn spider bushings or bent trowel FIGURE 4 arms. Check that the adjustment bolt is barely touching (0.10" max. clearance) lower wear plate. All alignment bolts should be spaced the same distance from the lower wear plate. 1 Adjustment Bolt 2 Lower Wear Plate 3 Surface...
- Page 24 13.5 Changing Blades Only We recommend that all of the blades are changed at the same time. The trowel may wobble or bounce if not. 13.5.1 Place the machine on a flat, level surface. Adjust the blade pitch control to make the blades as flat as possible.
- Page 25 13.7 Spider Box Removal 13.7.1 Once it is determined that an adjustment is required, remove the spider assembly from the gearbox shaft as follows: 13.7.2 Remove the zerk fitting and allen head screw designated by the letter “S”. 13.7.3 On the opposite side of the spider block, there is another zerk fitting and allen head screw.
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Page 26: Training Checklist
14. TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist lists the requirements for proper machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is to be trained. TRAINING CHECKLIST DESCRIPTION COMPLETED DATE Read Operator’s Manual completely Understand machine layout, location of components, check engine and gearbox fluid level Understand fuel system, refueling procedure... -
Page 27: Parts List
TPT24H Parts Manual POWER EDGING TROWEL... - Page 29 Part Name Handle Guard Frame Protection For Guard Blade Blade Arm Blade Angle Press Plate Bearing Driving Plate Output Shaft Flat Key Bolt M8*50 Spring Washer Blade Arm Rotation Sleeve Gear Box Belt Pulley Blade Angle Adjusting Mechanism Adjusting Knob Emergency Stop Switch Throttle Rod Fixing Bolt...
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