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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Notes wc_tx004643en.fm...
Foreword SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important instructions for the machine models below. These instructions have been written expressly by Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC and must be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the machines. Machines covered by...
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Americas LLC will be referred to as Wacker Neuson. ■ Keep a copy of the Operator’s Manual with the machine at all times. ■ For spare parts information, please see your Wacker Neuson Dealer, or visit the Wacker Neuson website at http://www.wackerneuson.com/.
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■ Serious injury hazards to the operator and persons in the work area ■ Permanent damage to the machine which will not be covered under warranty Contact your Wacker Neuson dealer immediately if you have questions about approved or unapproved parts, attachments, or modifications.
We hereby declare that this product meets and complies with the relevant regulations and requirements of the following directives and standards: 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, EN12649 Authorized Person for Technical Documents Robert Raethsel, Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstrasse 6, 85084 Reichertshofen, Germany Menomonee Falls, WI, USA, 11.05.16 Keith Herr...
Walk-Behind Trowels Table of Contents CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Foreword EC Declaration of Conformity Safety Information Signal Words Used in this Manual ............. 13 Machine Description and Intended Use ..........14 Operating Safety ................15 Service Safety ..................17 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines ....19 Labels Label Locations ..................
Walk-Behind Trowels Safety Information Safety Information Signal Words Used in this Manual This manual contains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and NOTE signal words which must be followed to reduce the possibility of personal injury, damage to the equipment, or improper service. This is the safety alert symbol.
Walk-Behind Trowels Machine Description and Intended Use This machine is a walk-behind concrete finishing trowel. The Wacker Neuson Walk-Behind Trowel consists of a frame onto which are mounted a gasoline engine, a fuel tank, a gearbox, and a control handle. A set of four metal blades is connected to the gearbox and is surrounded by a ring guard.
■ Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety devices. ■ Contact Wacker Neuson for additional training if necessary. When operating this machine: ■ Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards associated with it.
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■ Do not operate the machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative. ■ Do not modify or defeat the safety devices. ■ Only use accessories or attachments that are approved by Wacker Neuson. Safe operating practices When operating this machine: ■...
Machine modifications When servicing or maintaining the machine: ■ Use only accessories/attachments that are approved by Wacker Neuson. ■ Do not defeat safety devices. ■ Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of Wacker Neuson.
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Safety Information Walk-Behind Trowels Cleaning When cleaning and servicing the machine: ■ Keep machine clean and free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc. ■ Keep labels legible. When cleaning the machine: ■ Do not clean the machine while it is running. ■...
Walk-Behind Trowels Safety Information Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines WARNING Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling. Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or death. ► Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and the safety guidelines below.
Walk-Behind Trowels Labels Label Meanings Engine stop button: Press to stop engine. Variable speed throttle WARNING Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating this machine. 178745 178745 DANGER DANGER Asphyxiation hazard. ■ GEFAHR Engines emit carbon monoxide. ■ Do not run the machine indoors or in an PELIGRO enclosed area.
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178714 WARNING Hot surface WARNING WARNING ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT 117039 178713 178713 WARNING Hand injury if caught in moving belt. Always replace beltguard. Use only Glygoyle 460 gear oil in gearbox. WACKER NEUSON wc_si000960gb_FM10.fm...
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Walk-Behind Trowels Labels This machine may be covered by one or more patents. WARNING Cutting hazard. Keep hands and feet away from WARNING WARNING blades. Always replace blade guard. ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT 111453 111453 To start the machine: 1. Open the fuel flow valve. 2.
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Labels Walk-Behind Trowels Lifting point Maximum weight 186 kg (410 lb) WARNING Personal injury hazard. Do not lift the trowel overhead with a float pan attached, as the pan could fall off and strike personnel working in the vicinity. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - Cancer and Reproductive Harm...
Walk-Behind Trowels Lifting and Transporting Lifting and Transporting Lifting the Machine WARNING Personal injury hazard. NEVER lift the machine solely by the handle.The component may fail, causing the machine to fall, possibly injuring bystanders. Manual lifting requirements ■ Motor stopped ■...
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Lifting and Transporting Walk-Behind Trowels Continued from the previous page. 4. Lift the machine. WARNING To reduce risk of back injury while lifting, keep your feet flat on ground and shoulder width apart. Keep your head up and back straight. Mechanically lifting requirements ■...
Walk-Behind Trowels Lifting and Transporting Transporting the Machine Requirements ■ Transport vehicle capable of handling the weight of the trowel. See topic Dimensions and Weight for the weight of the machine. ■ Suitable ropes or chains. Procedure Perform the procedure below to tie down and transport the machine. 1.
1. Make sure all loose packaging materials have been removed from the machine. 2. Check the machine and its components for damage. If there is visible damage, do not operate the machine. Contact your Wacker Neuson dealer immediately for assistance.
Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Refueling the Machine ■ Machine shut down Requirements ■ Engine cool ■ Machine/fuel tank level with the ground ■ Fresh, clean fuel supply Perform the procedure below to refuel the machine. Procedure WARNING Fire hazard. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable. Burning fuel can cause severe burns.
Operation Walk-Behind Trowels Installing the Blades Four types of blades are available for the trowels. Background Blade When to Use Description ■ Float blade Early stages Not pitched ■ Clips on over finish or combination blades ■ Combination Used throughout Used in place of the other blades ■...
Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Continued from the previous page. 2. Secure the blades to the trowel arms with screws (b). Note: Dip the threads of the screws in grease prior to installation. This will prevent concrete from cementing the screws in place and will make removal of the blades easier.
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Operation Walk-Behind Trowels Continued from the previous page. 7. Connect the green wire to one of the throttle mounting screws. 8. Connect the yellow wire to the bottom of the kill switch (d). 9. Secure the wires to the handle with cable ties. 1.
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Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Continued from the previous page. 9. Attach the cable nut to the pitch control cable and adjust the cable nut so the pitch control cable is snug but the trowel blades lay flat (0° pitch). 1. Move the throttle to the idle position as shown. Installing the throttle cable wc_gr014678...
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■ Honda engines have yellow wires to connect to the handle wires. ■ Wacker Neuson engines have orange wires to connect to the handle wires. 2. Connect the green ground wire from the handle to the green wire from the engine.
Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Controls wc_gr012094 Ref. Description Ref. Description Throttle lever Handle height adjustment (if equipped) Stop button—when pressed, Foldable handle adjustment shuts off engine. (if equipped) Twist pitch control or Pro-Shift® — — pitch control Position of the Operator Safe and efficient use of this machine is the operator’s responsibility.
Operation Walk-Behind Trowels Braking System The braking system of the trowel is spring-loaded. ■ The brake is engaged when the input shaft of the gearbox is not rotating and/or there is no resistance against the blades of the trowel. ■ The brake is released when the input shaft is rotating while there is resistance on the blades.
Walk-Behind Trowels Operation 4.10 Optional Weights Wacker Neuson supplies weight kits in order to add weights to the trowel guard Background rings to increase the burnishing force. Perform the following procedure to add weights to the trowel. Procedure 1. Place an equal number of weights in both the front and rear of the guard ring in the designated area.
Operation Walk-Behind Trowels 4.12 Starting, Operating, and Stopping the Machine ■ Fuel in fuel tank Requirements ■ Oil in the engine Perform the procedure below to start the machine. Starting the machine 1. Open the fuel valve by moving the lever to the right (k1). ►...
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Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Continued from the previous page. 5. Open the choke as the engine warms (n2). WARNING Personal injury hazard. ALWAYS test the function of the engine control module before operating the trowel. ► DO NOT operate the trowel if the engine control module is not functioning properly.
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Operation Walk-Behind Trowels Continued from the previous page. 8. Move the trowel in the desired direction. a. To move trowel forward, twist handle clockwise (e). wc_gr004418 b. To move backward, twist handle counterclockwise (h). c. To move to the left, lift up slightly on the handle (f). d.
Walk-Behind Trowels Operation Continued from the previous page. 9. Move the throttle to the idle position (a1). Stopping the machine 10.Push the stop button (b). 11.Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (c2). 12.Close the fuel valve by moving the lever to the left (k2). 13.Allow the machine to cool.
General Maintenance Walk-Behind Trowels General Maintenance WARNING A poorly maintained machine can malfunction, causing injuries or permanent damage to the machine. ► Keep the machine in safe operating condition by performing periodic maintenance and making repairs as needed. Maintaining the Emission Control System Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual;...
Walk-Behind Trowels General Maintenance Belt Replacement The trowel is equipped with a self-adjusting clutch. This clutch automatically Background tightens the belt and compensates for belt wear. Replace the belt if the clutch can no longer tighten the belt enough to engage gearbox without slipping. Perform the following procedure to replace the belt.
General Maintenance Walk-Behind Trowels Trowel Lubrication Trowel part Instructions Trowel arms Grease with Lithium #2 (Shell Gadus S2) or equivalent as needed. Pitch control cable Oil as needed. Gearbox Oil should not require replacement unless it was drained to ser- vice gearbox.
Walk-Behind Trowels General Maintenance Perform these remaining steps to store your machine. Storing the machine ■ Wash the machine and allow it to dry. ■ Move the machine to a clean, dry, secure storage location. Block or chock the wheels to prevent machine movement. ■...
Engine Maintenance Walk-Behind Trowels Engine Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Schedule: Wacker Neuson WM170 The table below lists basic machine and engine maintenance. Tasks designated with check marks may be performed by the operator. Tasks designated with square bullet points require special training and equipment.
Walk-Behind Trowels Engine Maintenance Engine Oil: Wacker Neuson WM 170 Using engine oil of the correct grade and viscosity greatly lengthens engine life and improves performance. Too much or too little oil can result in serious engine problems, including seizure.
Engine Maintenance Walk-Behind Trowels Periodic Maintenance Schedule: Honda GX 160 The engine maintenance schedule(s) in this chapter are reproduced from the engine owner’s manual. For additional information, see the engine owner’s manual. Item: Perform at ever indicated Daily First Every Every Every month or operating hour interval,...
Walk-Behind Trowels Engine Maintenance Oil Recommendations Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high-detergent, premium-quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SG•SF/CC•CD. (Motor oils classified SG•SF/CC•CD will show this designation on the container.) SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use.
Technical Data Walk-Behind Trowels Technical Data Dimensions wc_gr001757 Without handle With handle without with x W x H x W x H Model weight kit weight kit mm (in.) mm (in.) kg (lb) kg (lb) CT 36-5A 915x915x607 2005x915x1040 85 (183) 91 (201) (36x36x24) (79x36x41)
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Walk-Behind Trowels Technical Data Engine: Honda Engine Power Rating Net power rating per SAE J1349. Actual power output may vary due to conditions of specific use. Item No. CT 36-5A 5000009438, 5000620106, 5000620829, 5200016256 Engine Engine make Honda Engine model GX 160 K1 QX2 Max.
Technical Data Walk-Behind Trowels Engine: Wacker Neuson Engine Power Rating Net power rating per SAE J1349. Actual power output may vary due to conditions of specific use. Item No. CT 36-6 Engine Engine make Wacker Neuson Engine model WM170 Max. rated power @ rated speed kW (hp) 4.2 (5.6) @ 3800 rpm...
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Walk-Behind Trowels Technical Data Item No. CT36-9 CT 36-9-V CT 48-9 Engine Engine make Wacker Neuson Engine model WM270 Max. rated power @ rated speed kW (hp) 6.5 (8.7) @ 3800 rpm Spark plug NGK BR6HS Champion RL86C Electrode gap mm (in.)
Walk-Behind Trowels Technical Data Sound and Vibration Specifications The required sound specification, Paragraph 1.7.4.2.u of 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive, is: ■ the sound pressure level at operator’s location (L ) : "A" dB(A) ■ the guaranteed sound power level (L ) = "B" dB(A) These sound values were determined according to ISO 3744 for the sound power level (L ) and ISO 6081 for the sound pressure level (L...
Troubleshooting Walk-Behind Trowels Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Reason Remedy ■ ■ Trowel does not Buildup in engine cylinder Remove deposits from and engine head engine cylinder and engine develop full speed. head. ■ ■ Engine speed too low Adjust speed. ■...
Emission Control Systems Information and Warranty Emission Control Systems Information and Warranty The Emission Control Warranty and associated information is valid only for the U.S.A., its territories, and Canada. Emission Control Systems Warranty Statement See the supplied engine owner’s manual for the applicable exhaust and evaporative emission warranty statement.
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Why is SAFETY important to YOU? This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION is required! 3 BIG REASONS The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety • Accidents KILL or DISABLE messages on machines, safety signs, in manuals •...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WORD OF EXPLANATION ..............2 FOREWORD..................4 A WORD TO THE USER ..............5 FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM ............6 PREPARE FOR SAFE OPERATION ..........7 START SAFELY ................11 WORK SAFELY ................13 SHUT DOWN SAFELY ..............15 LOAD AND UNLOAD SAFELY ............16 PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY ..........17 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ..............22...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 5 A WORD TO THE USER Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also protect the people around you. It is your responsibility to study this manual and the manufacturer’s manual(s) for your specific machine before operating your machine.
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 7 PREPARE FOR SAFE OPERATION LEARN TO BE SAFE SAFETY DEVICES • Read the operator’s Know what safety devices your trowel is equipped manual. If one has not with … and see that each item is securely in place been provided, get one and and in operating condition.
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Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 9 PREPARE FOR SAFE OPERATION FIRE PREVENTION Inspect electrical wiring for damage or wear. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before Batteries produce explosive gas. Keep open flame refueling. or sparks away. Never refuel –...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 11 START SAFELY START CORRECTLY – START SAFELY • For trowels that use this feature, ensure that the emergency stop switch is in the ON position. Before starting, check for proper functioning of all operation and shutdown controls. Check all •...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 13 WORK SAFELY SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES • Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool DANGER – CARBON MONOXIDE before refueling. Exhaust from the engine contains •...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 15 SHUT DOWN SAFELY SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES Never disable or disconnect the safety devices! Always close fuel valves when the machine is not being used. Refer to the manufacturer’s manuals for specific shut down procedures. Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM...
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 17 PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GENERAL PROCEDURES Poorly maintained equipment Do not perform any work on the trowel unless you can become a safety hazard! In are authorized to do so. order for your trowel to operate Standard maintenance procedures should always safely and properly over a long be observed.
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Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 19 PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY FIRE PREVENTION Store all flammable fluids and materials away from your work area. Avoid fire hazards. Whenever the sparkplug is removed, do not test for Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before spark on gasoline powered engines if engine is you refuel the trowel.
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 21 PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY TROWEL BLADES AND PANS HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS • Do not attempt to clean, service or perform Hydraulic fluid systems operate under high adjustments on the trowel while it is running. pressure. Even a small leak can have enough force to penetrate the eyes or skin.
Trowel.qxd 11/24/04 10:18 AM Page 23 A FINAL WORD TO THE USER Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but protect the people around you. You have read this safety manual and the manufacturer’s manual(s) for your specific trowel.
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Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC, N92W15000 Anthony Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI. 53051 Tel.: (262) 255-0500 Fax: (262) 255-0550 Tel.: (800) 770-0957 Wacker Neuson Limited - Room 1701–03 & 1717–20, 17/F. Tower 1, Grand Century Place, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hongkong. Tel: (852) 3605 5360, Fax: (852) 2758 0032...