Ride-on power trowel (b & s vanguard dm950 gasoline engine) (111 pages)
Summary of Contents for MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN MD105
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HYDRAULIC RIDE - ON TROWEL (DUAL HONDA IGX800 GASOLINE ENGINES) Revision #0 (03/29/24) 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: 48535...
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,...
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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Decals associated with the safe operation of this equipment are defi ned below. CAUTION NOTICE Burn Hazard Radio Noise THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH HOT PARTS can burn skin. CANADIAN ICES-002 This product complies with DO NOT touch hot parts. CE PRODUIT EST CONFORME À...
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NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not Avoid wearing jewelry or loose-fi tting clothes that may recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage snag on the controls or moving parts, as this can cause to the equipment and/or injury to the user may result.
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SAFETY INFORMATION TROWEL SAFETY NOTICE DANGER ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition. Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon Fix damage to the machine and replace any broken monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can parts immediately.
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SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY NOTICE DO NOT allow the engine to run unattended at a high DANGER idle position for longer than 5 minutes. The hydraulic DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the system will overheat if the engine idles for too long battery will explode.
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SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY TOWING SAFETY CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT 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 it is being lifted. Department of Transportation (DOT) safety towing regulations, before towing ...
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SAFETY INFORMATION EMISSIONS INFORMATION NOTICE The gasoline engine used in this equipment has been designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) contained in exhaust emissions. This engine has been certifi ed to meet US EPA evaporative emissions requirements in the installed confi guration.
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. and severe personal injury or death. Only qualified personnel with proper training should perform this procedure.
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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: ...
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LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING LIFTING PROCEDURE 3. If the choke angle (Figure 3) is 120 degrees or less, the lifting strength of the slings must be de-rated The correct lifting slings (Figure 1) have been supplied as shown in Table 1, in accordance with ASME with your trowel, in accordance to its weight per Standard B30.9.
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LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING Forklift Pockets 2. Attach suitable tie-down straps to the locations marked by the tie-down symbols. Be sure to connect the Another method for lifting the trowel is with the forklift tie-down strap hooks directly to the trowel as shown pockets.
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LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING INCORRECT Figure 7. Tie-Down Method (Incorrect) 3. Secure the trowel to a flatbed with the tie-down straps, making sure they are properly tied to prevent movement of the trowel during transport. MD105 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/29/24) — PAGE 17...
SPECIFICATIONS Table 2. Trowel Specifications Table 3. Engine Specifications Trowel Model MD105 Number of Engines Operating Weight 1,840 lb. (834.6 kg) Engine Model Honda iGX800 Shipping Weight 2,200 lb. (997.9 kg) Engine Type V-twin, air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHV Maximum Rotor Speed 130 rpm Number of Cylinders Blades per Rotor...
GENERAL INFORMATION INTENDED USE BLADES The blades of the MD105 finish concrete as they are rotated Operate the MD105 ride-on trowel, tools, and components across the surface. Blades are classified as combination in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Use of (10 or 8 inches wide) or finish (6 inches wide).
COMPONENTS ( TROWEL ) MD105 Figure 9. Trowel Components 1. Retardant Spray Control Buttons (2) — Located 5. Blade Pitch Control Switch (Left Pitch) — Adjusts on the steering control handles, these buttons control the left-side blade pitch independently of the right side. the flow of retardant spray through the nozzles at the 6.
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COMPONENTS ( TROWEL ) Figure 10. Trowel Components (Cont.) 12. Steps (4) — Use the steps to mount and dismount 18. Engine Fault Indicators — Indicator 1 lights when a the trowel. front engine fault exists, and Indicator 2 lights when a rear engine fault exists.
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COMPONENTS ( TROWEL ) 35 35 Figure 11. Trowel Components (Cont.) 23. Power Distribution Module — Contains machine 31. Steering Control Handles (2) — Located to the left fuses and relays. and right of the operator, these dual palm-grip joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders.
COMPONENTS ( ENGINE ) Figure 12. Dual Honda iGX800 Engine Assembly 8. Cooling Fan — Assists the oil cooler in regulating the The MD105 utilizes two Honda iGX800 gasoline engines (Figure 12). Each engine assembly is equipped with the oil temperature. following components: 9.
SETUP BATTERY 2. Make sure the battery is well secured in the battery tray with the two battery bolts (Figure 14). CAUTION Use all safety precautions specified by the battery manufacturer when handling the battery. See the Safety Information section of this manual for details BATTERY on battery safety.
INSPECTION ENGINE OIL NOTICE 1. Make sure the trowel is secured on a level surface with Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the the engines stopped. requirements for API service category SJ or later (or equivalent). 2. Pull the engine oil dipstick (Figure 15) out of its holder and wipe it with a clean rag.
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INSPECTION FUEL DANGER Gasoline fuel is highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. NEVER smoke while refueling. NEVER attempt to refuel while the engine is hot or running. 1. Make sure the trowel is on a secure, level surface with the engine stopped.
OPERATION The following section is intended to assist the operator with GRAB operation of the trowel. It is extremely important to read HERE HERE this section carefully before attempting to use the trowel in the field. DO NOT operate the trowel until this section is thoroughly understood.
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OPERATION 3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the ON position 7. If the amber LEDs are ON (Figure 22), and the Check (Figure 19). The diagnostic display will turn on as Engine icon is shown on the display, there is an active shown in Figure 20.
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OPERATION Operator Presence Safety Interlocks Table 7 illustrates the various directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the movement of the trowel. 1. Full engine throttle is allowed only when operator NOTICE presence is detected. All directional references with respect to the joysticks 2.
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OPERATION The foot pedal (Figure 24) controls engine and rotor speed. 3. Practice holding the machine in one place as you The position of the foot pedal determines the rotational increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum speed of the rotors. Slow rotor speed is obtained by slightly blade speed has been reached, the blades will be depressing the foot pedal.
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OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL BLADE PITCH Engaging cruise control will set and maintain rotor speed. 1. Press UP or DOWN on the Twin Pitch™ switch The cruise control feature allows an operator to release the (Figure 28) to change pitch on both rotors simultaneously foot pedal during operation.
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OPERATION FLOAT PAN INSTALLATION 4. After it has been routed through the blade stop holes, rotate the latch pin so the end that is bent Float pans attach to the trowel arms and allow early floating approximately 90 degrees lays flat on the surface of on wet concrete and easy movement from wet to dry areas.
MAINTENANCE After Every 6 Every Every Daily/ First Months Year 2 Years Table 8. Inspection/Maintenance* Each Use Month Or Or 100 Or 300 Or 500 20 Hours Hours Hours Hours Check Lubricating Oil Level Replace Lubricating Oil Replace Lubricating Oil Filter* Every 200 hours Check Air Cleaner Clean Air Cleaner*...
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MAINTENANCE 2. Place the air cleaner cover latches in the unlocked CAUTION position, then remove the air cleaner cover (Figure 31). Certain maintenance operations or machine adjustments 3. Remove the wing nut from the paper filter element require specialized knowledge and skill. Attempting (Figure 31).
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MAINTENANCE NOTICE NOTICE NEVER run the engine with the air cleaner removed. Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SJ or later (or equivalent). NOTICE Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a 6.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Inspect the spark plugs (Figure 34). Replace the spark NOTICE plugs if they are damaged or badly fouled, if the sealing Dispose of fluids properly in accordance with local and washer is in poor condition, or if the electrode is worn. governmental regulations.
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MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER BATTERY Change the hydraulic oil filter (Figure 35) after the first 1. Check and clean the battery terminals for corrosion. 100 hours of use, then every 250 hours. Use 10-micron, 2. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal during glass-filled filter elements only.
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MAINTENANCE Spiders (Daily) Thrust Collars (Daily) Perform the following lubrication procedure after every Perform the following lubrication procedure after every 8 hours of operation. 8 hours of operation. 1. Locate one of the Zerk grease fittings on either spider 1. Locate the Zerk grease fitting on either thrust collar assembly (Figure 37).
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING BLADES The goal of adjustment is to promote consistent blade pitch and finishing quality. If blades are wearing unevenly, look for It is recommended to change ALL of the trowel blades the following indications that adjustment may be necessary. at the same time.
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MAINTENANCE SPIDER ALIGNMENT SPIDER REMOVAL A clean, level area to test the trowel prior to and after To fully remove a spider assembly from the hydraulic motor trowel arm adjustment is essential. Any uneven spots in shaft: the floor or debris under the trowel will give an incorrect 1.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the spider hub cap plug (Figure 43) and 7. When reassembling: set it aside. a. Apply Loctite Blue 246 thread sealant to the socket-head screw in the center and torque to 40 lbf·ft (54.2 N·m). HYDRAULIC b. Apply Loctite Blue 246 thread sealant to the five MOTOR remaining socket-head screws and torque the screws in a star pattern to 60 lbf·ft (81.3 N·m).
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MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Removal 3. Remove the trowel arm (Figure 46) from the spider hub. 1. Remove the hardware securing the stabilizer struts 4. Should the trowel arm insert (bronze bushing) come to the trowel arms (Figure 45). Set the struts and out with the trowel arm, remove the bushing from the hardware aside.
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MAINTENANCE Checking Trowel Arm Straightness Trowel Arm Adjustment Figure 49 illustrates a trowel arm adjustment tool. As a Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling such as dropping the trowel on a pad or by striking exposed trowel arm is locked into the adjustment tool, the trowel arm plumbing, forms or rebar while in operation.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Unscrew the locking bolts on the adjustment tool and 4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each trowel arm. place the trowel arm into the fixture channel as shown in 5. Make sure that the spring tensioner is in the correct Figure 51.
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION NOTICE Make sure the bolt holes are clean and completely The bolt removal process may result in the sudden dry before installing the new bolts. separation of the spider assembly from the hydraulic motor shaft. Make sure catch chains have been properly installed.
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MAINTENANCE TROWEL DECOMMISSIONING 8. Apply Loctite Blue 246 to the threads on five more new M14-2.0 × 30 mm SHC bolts. Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely 9. Install the five new M14-2.0 × 30 mm SHC bolts as retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.
TROUBLESHOOTING FAULTS NOTICE When a fault occurs, the trowel’s horn will begin a repeating NEVER disable or disconnect the horn. Serious cycle of 5 beeps every 30 seconds. The amber LEDs on damage to the trowel may occur as a result. the diagnostic display will turn ON (Figure 57), and the Fault codes shown on the diagnostic display are primarily Check Engine icon will be shown on the display.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Fault Indicators FAULT 1 (ONE FLASH): ABNORMAL BATTERY VOLTAGE ON: 0.3 SECONDS, OFF: 1.5 SECONDS (REPEAT) In addition to the diagnostic display, the MD105 is ON 0.3S equipped with two amber LED lamps that serve as engine TIMING: (REPEAT) 1.5S INTERVAL fault indicators (Figure 59).
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TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Ride-On Hydraulic Trowel) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Other problems? Check seat function with the electronic service tool. Seat switch not functioning. Loose wire connections? Check wiring. Replace as necessary. Bad contacts? Replace seat cushion (contains the switch). Make certain blades are in good condition, not excessively worn.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Ride-On Hydraulic Trowel) Continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Check all electrical connections, including the master Wiring? on/off switch and check to see if wiring is in good condition with no shorts. Replace as necessary. Lights not working. Check to see if light bulbs are still good. Replace if Lights? broken.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug. Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Short circuit due to defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
HORN/CRUISE CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM BUS BAR HORN FRAME HARNESS 19016-0009 MAIN HARNESS FRAME DT06-12SA HARNESS 19016-0009 MACHINE CONTROLLER MAIN HARNESS FRAME 34822-0013 MAIN HARNESS HARNESS 934447111 934457111 HORN/CRUISE SWITCH MAIN HARNESS FUSE AND RELAY BOX NOTE: NEVER DISABLE OR DISCONNECT THE HORN. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TROWEL MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT.
HYDRAULIC COOLERS WIRING DIAGRAM MACHINE CONTROLLER FUSE AND RELAY BOX MAIN HARNESS 34822-0013 LEFT HYDRAULIC RIGHT HYDRAULIC TEMP SWITCH TEMP SWITCH MAIN MAIN HARNESS HARNESS DT04-2P DT04-2P MAIN HARNESS DT04-2P-E004 MAIN HARNESS DT04-2P-E004 RIGHT HYDRAULIC LEFT HYDRAULIC COOLER COOLER BUS BAR MAIN HARNESS 19044-0160...
HYDRAULIC MOTORS WIRING DIAGRAM BUS BAR MACHINE FUSE AND CONTROLLER RELAY BOX MAIN HARNESS MAIN 34822-0013 HARNESS DT06-12SA MAIN FRAME HARNESS HARNESS 934457111 934447111 RIGHT HYDRAULIC LEFT HYDRAULIC MOTOR MOTOR MD105 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/29/24) — PAGE 61...
HYDRAULIC PUMPS WIRING DIAGRAM RIGHT ENGINE MAIN HARNESS HARNESS DT04-12PA DT06-12SA RIGHT ENGINE HARNESS DT06-2S RIGHT ENGINE HARNESS DT06-3S MAIN HARNESS RIGHT PUMP 34822-0013 RIGHT PRESSURE (FRONT) SENSOR (FRONT) MACHINE CONTROLLER LEFT ENGINE LEFT PRESSURE HARNESS MAIN LEFT ENGINE SENSOR HARNESS HARNESS DT06-2S...
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