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Bartell Global BXR836 Owner's Manual

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RIDE-ON TROWELS
BXR836/836P/836H, BXR830/830P, Titan 78/88/96/96P
Doc. # OI-B19007
Orig. Rel. – 09/16
Curr Rev. – 08

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  • Page 1 RIDE-ON TROWELS BXR836/836P/836H, BXR830/830P, Titan 78/88/96/96P Doc. # OI-B19007 Orig. Rel. – 09/16 Curr Rev. – 08...
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  • Page 3 Bartell Morrison Inc. unless such copying is permitted by federal copyright laws. ADDRESS INQUIRIES OR REFERENCE PERMISSIONS CARE OF: Bartell Global, 170 Traders Blvd E., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4Z 1W7 REV. DATE...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible materials, or where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. WARNING BURN HAZARD Never come into contact with the engine or muffler when engine is operating or shortly after it is turned off.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREAK IN WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN o ROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE o ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS o STARTING PROCEDURES - WARM TEMPERATURES o STARTING PROCEDURES - COLD TEMPERATURES o STOPPING PROCEDURE o STEERING (M...

  • Page 6: Quality Assurance/Machine Break In

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREAK IN The Bartell Ride-on Trowel is the product of extensive engineering development designed to give long life and unmatched performance. Once machines are fully assembled, a run-in test is performed to ensure quality standards of the highest level. A series of operational tests are conducted on concrete, incorporating a phase of operations at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and a final run phase at full throttle for a minimum of 20 minutes.

  • Page 7: Warranty Information

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL WARRANTY INFORMATION All ride-on trowels sold by Bartell Morrison Inc. are warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship; excluding normal wear on wearing components and components covered by a separate original manufacturer’s warranty, for a period of 12 months from the date of sale to the original end user purchaser provided that certain conditions have been met.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS BXR836 BXR836 Propane BXR836 Hydraulic BXR830 BXR830 Propane Engine Options Honda 22hp Vanguard 21hp Honda 22hp Honda 22hp Vanguard 21hp Fuel Type Gas/Petrol Propane Gas/Petrol Gas/Petrol Propane 73” (186 cm) 73” (186 cm) 73”...
  • Page 9 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Titan 78 Titan 88 Titan 96 Titan 96 Propane Kohler 23.5hp Kohler 23.5hp Vanguard 35hp Vanguard 35hp Engine Options Kohler 25hp Kohler 25hp Vanguard 37hp (EFI) Propane Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) Kohler 26.5hp (EFI) 76 1/4”...

  • Page 10: Preventative Maintenance And Routine Service Plan

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN This Bartell ride-on power trowel has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventative maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your Bartell ride-on power trowel.

  • Page 11: Routine Service Schedule

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL ROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE Each 3 Each 6 Each 9 Each 12 After 1.5 Each months months months months Routine Service Intervals months or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 50 hrs General Inspection Operation of lights Check...
  • Page 12 OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Each 3 Each 6 Each 9 Each 12 After 1.5 Each months months months months Routine Service Intervals months or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 50 hrs Drive Train: Bearings Lubricate Universal Couplings Lubricate...

  • Page 13: Routine Service Intervals

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS Due to the nature and environment of use, power trowels are exposed to severe operating conditions. Some general maintenance guidelines will extend the useful life of your trowel: • The initial service for your power trowel should be performed after 25 hours of use, at which time your mechanic (or authorized repair shop) should complete all of the recommended checks in the schedule above.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is important that the following be read carefully in order that the operational performance of the Bartell Ride-On Power Trowel be fully understood. Proper maintenance procedures will ensure long life and top performance of the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •...

  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    Your new Bartell Ride-On Trowel has been shipped to you partially disassembled. To prepare for operation use the following instructions: 1. STEERING HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Not applicable to BXR836 or BXR830) The steering handles are shipped ready to connect. Position the handles over the handle sleeves so that the set-screws (2 per handle) are lined up with the tapped holes on the sleeves.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING PROCEDURES - WARM TEMPERATURES a) Prior to starting the trowel, check the engine and gearbox oil levels. Be sure the fuel tank is full. Fuel is not shipped with the unit. Before attempting to start, fill the fuel tank. Check engine and gearbox oil levels.

  • Page 17: Float/Trowel Pitch Setting

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL FLOAT/TROWEL PITCH SETTING Once you are familiar with the steering functions on a flat floor, you are ready to combine the steering with float/trowel pitch settings to produce the finish you require. The pitch adjustment feature of the Bartell Ride-On Trowel permits quick and accurate pitch changes of the finishing/float blades, without having to stop the machine.

  • Page 18: Transporter Use

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORTER USE CAUTION: The transporter is designed to be used on the job site only. Do not use it to tow the machine offsite. Titan 78, 88, 96 The transporter has pick-up brackets located on the inside of the wheels which should be positioned under the pick-up points on the frame.

  • Page 19: Titan Transporter Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TITAN TRANSPORTER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the steering handles and fold the seat down. Locate the transport pins on the front and back of the chassis. 2. Angle the transporter so that the frame is almost vertical.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Instructions

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Keep engine oil clean. Change according to engine manufacturer’s specifications. • Maintain the oil levels in the engine and gearbox assemblies. Change as required. • Use only clean fuel in the engine. •...

  • Page 21: Belt Change Procedure

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL BELT CHANGE PROCEDURE BXR836/830: 1. Remove belt cover from the machine to expose the drive components. 2. Release the belt tensioner to release the belt. Titan 78, 88, 96: 1. Remove the cover from the pulley system.

  • Page 22: Lubrication

    Top up with Agma 8 MOBIL SHC Gear Synthetic ISO 680 oil only. Gearbox Capacity Model Number Imperial Metric BXR830 27 fl. oz. 800 mL BXR836 27 fl. oz. 800 mL Titan 78 50 fl. oz. 1500 mL Titan 88 50 fl. oz.

  • Page 23: Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE Part #20801 Unit 36” (TS88, BXR836, TS78, All Titans) 1) 10411 – Trowel arm 2) 10817 – Lift lever 3) 10808 – Jam nut 4) 10809 – Set screw 5) 10824 –...

  • Page 24: Trowel Arm Adjustment Screw

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL Adjustment bar (9) is stamped for appropriate size of machine. Swing appropriate side directly over carriage bolt (8) and secure in place with bolt (10). 6. Adjust carriage bolt (8) upwards until contact is made with adjustment bar (9); holding carriage bolt in position with one wrench, tighten locknut (7) to secure in position with second wrench.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    OIPB – B19007 RIDE-ON FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WON’T START BELT WEARING RAPIDLY • • Throttle fully open Belt adjusted improperly • • Hand lever wire broken Pulley out of alignment • • No gas Wrong belt/defective belt • • Dirty gas Clutch sticking •...
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