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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL HHN-31V MODEL HHN-31V MODEL HHN-31V MODEL HHN-31V MODEL HHN-31V RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL (B & S VANGUARD GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision # 5 (03/02/07) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com...
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Engine exhaust some its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drillingandotherconstructionactivities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Leadfromlead-basedpaints. Crystallinesilicafrombricks. Cementandothermasonryproducts.
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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,...
TRAINING CHECKLIST TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist will lists some of the minimum requirements for machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is to be trained or it can be used as a review for more experienced operator’s.
DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST l l i . l e l l i . l e r o t . l e i t i t i p o i t l l i ) t a o i t i r e o r t o i t...
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■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not hot engine. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to ■ NEVER operate the trowel in an explosive atmosphere or the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
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HHN-31V— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY The following safety guidelines should always be used when ■ Disconnect the battery and spark plug wires before attempting operating the HHN Ride-on Power Trowel: any type of service. GENERAL SAFETY ■ Securely support any machine components that must be ■...
HHN-31V— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The HHN series Ride-on Power Trowel is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Table 1 below illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
31 HP Vanguard gasoline engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is included with the ride-on trowel at the time of shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the original manual disappear. Blades The blades of the ride-on power trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled around the surface.
HHN -31V — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Seat – Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless Oil Indicator Light - Lights red when oil pressure is low. operator is seated. Seat is adjustable, fore and aft for 10. Water Indicator Light - Lights red when water temperature operator comfort.
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HHN -31V — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 21. Radiator/Filler Cap – Holds coolant or water necessary to 31. Oil Filter – Provides oil filtering for the engine. keep engine at a safe operating temperature. Remove this 32. Battery – Provides +12V DC power to the electrical system cap to add water or antifreeze.
HHN -31V — NEW MACHINE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Trowel Pre-Set-Up Instructions Seat Assembly The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting up a The seat is not installed on the trowel for shipping purposes. NEW trowel. If your trowel is already assembled (seats, handles, To attach the seat perform the following: knobs and battery, then this section can be skipped.
HHN -31V — INITIAL START-UP The oil level of the gear box should be at the half-way point This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial of the sight glass (Figure 5). The gear box oil capacity is start-up of the HHN series Ride-On Power trowel.
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HHN 31V-TC — INITIAL START-UP Starting the Engine Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The oil and charge indicator lights (Figure 8) should be on. With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on the trowel's platform, grab hold of any part of the frame and lift yourself onto the trowel.
HHN -31V — INITIAL START-UP Practice holding the machine in one place as you increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum blade speed has been reached, the blade will be moving at proper finishing speed. The machine may be difficult to keep in one place.
HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES NOTE Checking The Drive Belt See the engine manual supplied with your machine for The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins to show appropriate engine maintenance schedule and signs of wear. DO NOT reuse a belt under any circumstances. troubleshooting guide for problems.
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HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE Removing the V-belt Remove the seven HHC screws that secure the V-belt guard cover as shown in Figure 10. Please note that the screw under the muffler is some what difficult to remove. Remove the drive belt guard cover from the trowel and set aside.
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HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE Spare Drive Belt Replacement Installing the Replacement Drive Belt To replace a spare drive belt, be prepared to disconnect the CV- The HHN trowel is equipped with a replacement drive belt (spare) joint from the left-side gear box. carrier (Figure 13), which is mounted on the back-side of the fuel tank opposite the clutch.
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HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE As shown in Figure 16, centrifugal force pushes the roller arms (see The HHN trowel is equipped with a "Torque Converter" which Figure 17 below) against the ramp plate, forcing moveable face supplies torque to both the left and right gear boxes. toward fixed face squeezing belt.
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HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE How It Works (Figure 17) The torque sensitive pulley (Figure 18) utilizes a spring and cam bracket. Peak performance results from proper interaction between Condition A: Engine Idling the driven pulley spring and the ramp angle of the cam bracket. Drive Pulley: Small Driven Pulley: Large Belt: Loose and Stationary...
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HHN -31V — MAINTENANCE Blade Pitch Adjustment Procedure It will be possible to adjust the “high” bolts down to the level of the one that is not touching, or adjust the “low” bolt up to the level The maintenance adjustment of blade pitch is an adjustment of the higher ones.
Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 28 — HTN 31V...
HHN -31V — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 11246 DECAL: LIFT ..........2 .... PART OF DECAL KIT12620 1499 DECAL: MQ WHITEMAN (RED/TOWER) 2634 DECAL: DANGER (COMPRESSION) 11246 DECAL: LUBRICATION ........4 .... PART OF DECAL KIT12620 12571 DECAL: OPERATING LIGHTS 11247...
HHN -31V — PIVOT/GEAR BOX-RIGHT SIDE ASSY. PIVOT/GEAR BOX- RIGHT SIDE ASSY. VIEW FROM OPERATOR’S SEAT RIGHT-SIDE GEARBOX NOTES: SCREWS ARE PART OF RIGHT-SIDE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. TO ORDER SCREWS USE P/N 9154 PAGE 32 — HTN 31V HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 32...
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HHN -31V — PIVOT/GEAR BOX-RIGHT SIDE ASSY. PIVOT/GEAR BOX- RIGHT SIDE ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1023 SCREW, HHC 3/8 -16 X 1-1/4 0166A WASHER, LOCK 3/8 MED 9154 SCREW PART OF GEAR BOX 12713 ROCKER BLOCK 12725 BLOCK, ROCKER 12716 TRUNNION W/A...
HHN -31V — PIVOT-LEFT SIDE ASSY. PIVOT/GEAR BOX- LEFT SIDE ASSY. VIEW FROM OPERATOR’S SEAT NOTES: LEFT-SIDE GEARBOX SCREWS ARE PART OF LEFT-SIDE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. TO ORDER SCREWS USE P/N 9154. USE ITEMS 9, 10 AND 11 TO MOUNT RIGHT-SIDE GEAR BOX.
HHN -31V — PIVOT-LEFT SIDE ASSY. PIVOT/GEAR BOX- LEFT SIDE ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1023 SCREW, HHC 3/8 -16 X 1-1/4 0166A WASHER, LOCK 3/8 MED 9154 SCREW PART OF GEAR BOX 12719 PIVOT, GEAR BOX W/A 12725 BLOCK, ROCKER 12859...
HHN -31V — GEAR BOX ASSY. GEARBOX ASSY. USE SILICONE SEALANT UNDER RETAINER; LOCTITE #30518. TORQUE TO 30 FT-LBS. USE SILICONE SEALANT AT SPLICE; LOCTITE #30518. BEARING CONE FOR OLD STYLE GEARBOX IS NOT INCLUDED IN KIT. PAGE 36 — HTN 31V HHN 31V •...
HHN -31V — GEAR BOX ASSY. GEARBOX ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0166 A WASHER, LOCK 3/8 MED 0181 B WASHER, LOCK 1/4 MED 0205 SCREW, HHC 3/8-16 X 1 0730 SCREW, HHC 1/4-20 X 1 10136 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8 SAE 11584 SIGHT GLASS, 3/4 MALE PIPE 11682...
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HHN -31V — TWIN PITCH ASSY. (LEFT/RIGHT) TWIN PITCH ASSY. (LEFT/RIGHT) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0181 B WASHER, LOCK, 1/4 MED % 11583 U-JOINT, PITCH CONTROL % 1162 A CAP, GREASE ZERK 12460 CABLE, PITCH ASM 10548 TUBE, PITCH CONTROL W/A % 11654 PIN, ROLL 1/8 X 1 PLATED .......
HHN -31V — 5-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. (LEFT) 5-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. (LEFT) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12932 SPIDER ASM, LEFT SIDE (1-1/2) 2829 ARM, TROWEL EXTENDED 11903 LEVER, TROWEL ARM LEFT SIDE 0166 A WASHER, LOCK, 3/8 MED 1876 NUT, HEX JAM 3/8 0164 B SCREW, HHC...
HHN -31V — 5-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. (RIGHT) 5-BLADE SPIDER ASSY. (RIGHT) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12933 SPIDER ASM, RIGHT SIDE (1-1/2) 2829 ARM, TROWEL EXTENDED 11904 LEVER, TROWEL ARM RIGHT SIDE 9006 PIN, ROLL 5/16 X 2 2143 SPRING, RIGHT TROWEL 1875 WASHER, INT SHKP 3/8...
HHN -31V — STABILIZER RING ASSY. PAGE 64 — HTN 31V HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 64...
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HHN -31V — STABILIZER RING ASSY. STABILIZER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0161C LOCK WASHER 5/16" 1237 SCREW, SCH 5/16-18 X 7/8 1723 ROD END, 5/16-24 MALE 6014C NUT, HEX FINISH 5/16-24 12095 RING, STABILIZER, EXT ARM, HD HHN 31V •...
HHN -31V — TOP RIGHT PANEL ASSY. TOP RIGHT PANEL ASSY. (VIEW FROM OPERATOR'S SEAT) PAGE 80 — HTN 31V HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 80...
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HHN -31V — TOP RIGHT PANEL ASSY. TOP RIGHT PANEL ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12307 BULB, INDICATOR LIGHT 12305 PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT 12571 DECAL, OPERATING LIGHTS HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 81...
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HHN -31V — E-Z MOVER AND LIFT HANDLE E-Z MOVER (EMR2) AND LIFT HANDLE PAGE 82 — HTN 31V HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 82...
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HHN -31V — E-Z MOVER AND LIFT HANDLE E-Z MOVER (EMR2) AND LIFT HANDLE PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0189 HAND GRIP 2336 UPPER HANDLE 1869 SNAP PIN 7170 CLIP 11684 DOLLY AXLE 10440 WHEEL & TIRE 0655 SCREW, HHCS 5/16-18 x 3/4" 0300B FLAT WASHER 5/16"...
Effective: February 22, 2006 PAYMENT TERMS Parts must be in new and resalable con- Multiquip reserves the right to quote and sell dition, in the original Multiquip package (if direct to Government agencies, and to Original Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days.
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