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MULTIQUIP CA4HC Whiteman Series Operation Manual

MULTIQUIP CA4HC Whiteman Series Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL CA4HC
MODEL CA4HC
MODEL CA4HC
MODEL CA4HC
MODEL CA4HC
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
KOHLER 27 HP
(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE)
KOHLER 28 HP EFI
Revision #0 (09/29/06)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
To find the latest revision of this
publication, visit our website at:
www.multiquip.com
SERIES
P/N 21768

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  • Page 1 MODEL CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL KOHLER 27 HP (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) KOHLER 28 HP EFI Revision #0 (09/29/06) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com P/N 21768...
  • Page 3 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,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CA4HC TROWEL— TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ WHITEMAN CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Table Of Contents ............. 4 Dimensions ............... 5 Specifications ............6 Training Checklist ............8 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ........9 Safety Message Alert Symbols ......10-11 Rules For Safe Operation ........12-13 Operation And Safety Decals ........

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    CA4HC TROWEL— DIMENSIONS Figure 1. CA4HC Trowel Dimensions & i t f i ) e l ) . n ) r e ) . n ) . n . 5 ( ) . t f ) . s CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 5...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    CA4HC TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS i f i o i t r e t r o t o i t r A / l e v NOTE: The vibration level indicated is the maximum RMS (Root Sound pressure is a weighted measure. It is measured at Mean Square) value obtained at the handle grip while the operator's ear position while the walk-behind trowel is operating the walk-behind trowel at full throttle on steel...
  • Page 7 NOTE PAGE CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 7...

  • Page 8: Training Checklist

    CA4HC TROWEL— 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.

  • Page 9: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    CA4HC TROWEL— DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST . l e e L . l e v i t i d t i P o i t COMMENTS: CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 9...

  • Page 10: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    CA4HC TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating Lethal Exhaust Gases this equipment. Failure to read and understand and comply with the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 11 CA4HC TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. switch in the OFF position, when the trowel is not in use. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings.

  • Page 12: Rules For Safe Operation

    ■ NEVER use accessories or attachments which are not are present, or near combustible recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to materials. An explosion or fire could the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
  • Page 13 CA4HC TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ When placing the trowel inside a truck-bed for transport, ■ NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage always tie-down the trowel. may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction.

  • Page 14: Operation And Safety Decals

    CA4HC TROWEL— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The CA4HC walk-behind trowel is equipped with a number of operation, safety and maintenance decals. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. P/N 2942 WHITE TEXT 13” WARNING To avoid injury, you MUST read...
  • Page 15 . Refer to the engine owner’s manual for instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of your engine. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the Training original manual disappear or otherwise become unusable.
  • Page 16 CA4HC TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. Controls and Components Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, 10. Guard Ring – Helps protect the rotating blades from for the CA4HC TROWEL . Listed below is a brief explanation of damage and helps protect the operator from injury.
  • Page 17 CA4HC TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE Figure 4. Honda GX120 Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation.

  • Page 18: Handle Assemblies

    CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES Assembly and Installation Before the trowel can be put into operation there are some components that must be installed before the trowel can be used. This section provided general instructions on how to install those components. Instruction sheet p/n 21766 Rev A (Standard Handle), or Instruction sheet p/n 21849 Rev A (Folding Quick Pitch Handle) provides further details for the handle assembly.
  • Page 19 CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES Throttle Lever Throttle Cable Idle Detent Thumbwheel Adjuster Figure 8. Throttle Cable Adjust Figure 10. "No Pitch" Position (Quick Pitch Handle) Pitch Cable Installation Expose the pitch cable to maximum by adjusting the handle pitch to the "no pitch", counter-clockwise position (Standard Remove any nuts from the pitch cable end.
  • Page 20 CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES Move the Quick Pitch™ handle toward's the operator's Quick Pitch™ Handle Assembly position and unfold the upper handle bar away from the If your CA4HC TROWEL is equipped with a folding upper handle engine into the upright position. Re-insert the swing bolt (Figure 12), you will need to unfold and adjust the trowel handle so that it fits through the slot in the hinge plate.
  • Page 21 CA4HC TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the trowel. NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard rings while the engine is running. Figure 13. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal) 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler ALWAYS shut the engine down before neck.

  • Page 22: Pre-Inspection

    CA4HC TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER CAUTION CAUTION Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and EXPLOSIVE FUEL! secure away from the engine before performing Motor fuels are highly flammable and can maintenance or adjustments on the machine. be dangerous if mishandled.

  • Page 23: Initial Start-Up

    CA4HC TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial THROTTLE start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that LEVER this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel IDLE in the field.
  • Page 24 CA4HC TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP 6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it out. The Stopping The Engine resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- 1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE or SLOW position (Figure sponding to the compression point.
  • Page 25 CA4HC TROWEL — OPERATION Maneuvering the Trowel The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to 1. Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a concrete finishing.
  • Page 26 If you need replacement blades, 26) by turn the Pitch Adjust Wheel clockwise or counter- consult your parts list in this manual for part numbers and order clockwise. them from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer. PITCH ADJUST Combo Blades WHEEL This trowel was equipped with combination type (Figure 28) blades as original equipment.
  • Page 27 CA4HC TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Adjustment See the engine manual supplied Use the following procedure to check and adjust trowel arms, with your machine for appropriate NOTE and check for worn or damaged components when it becomes engine maintenance schedule apparent that the trowel is finishing poorly or in need of routine and troubleshooting guide for maintenance.
  • Page 28 CA4HC TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Gearbox Gearbox Shaft Thrust Collar Bearing Thrust Collar Lower Wear Plate Spider Plate Zerk Cap Zerk Fitting Washer Mounting Bar Gearbox Allen Screw Trowel Arm Blade Surface Correct Alignment Figure 32. Spider/Gearbox Removal Figure 31. Correct Spider Plate Alignment b.
  • Page 29 CA4HC TROWEL — MAINTENANCE Trowel Blade Removal 6. Insert all trowel arms with levers into spider plate (with bronze bushing already installed) using care to align grease hole on bronze bushing with grease hole fitting on spider plate. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 30 CA4HC TROWEL — MAINTENANCE 1. Lift trowel just enough to slide pan under blades. Lower Installing Pans Onto Finisher Blades finisher onto pan with blades (item #1) adjacent to Z-Clips (item #4). 2. Rotate blades into position under Z-Clips. Ensure that the blades are rotated in the direction of travel when the machine is in operation or use the engine to rotate the blades into position.
  • Page 31 CA4HC TROWEL — TROUBLESHOOTING (TROWEL) t i w t i w O " " F i t i s c t i . y r f l a i t c i l p l i f r e t .
  • Page 32 CA4HC TROWEL — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) i t a l i r b t i s c i f f t l u t r a f " , s i l l i a . " g t r o r i c i u c i c i f...
  • Page 33 NOTE PAGE CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 NOTE PAGE PAGE 34 — CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06)
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 © COPYRIGHT 2006, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc, the MQ logo and the Whiteman logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
  • Page 37 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL KOHLER 27 HP (HONDA GX120K1QX2/GX120UT1QX2 KOHLER 28 HP EFI GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #3 (10/28/10) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. P/N 21518...

  • Page 38: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 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.

  • Page 39: Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings

    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,...
  • Page 40 TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ WHITEMAN CA4HM WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Proposition 65 Warning ..........2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ........3 Training Checklist ............5 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ........6 Safety Information ..........7-11 Dimensions ............. 12 Specifications ............13 General Information ..........14 Components............

  • Page 41: Training Checklist

    TRAINING CHECKLIST i n i t s i i r c i t p s ’ r . y l i h c , t u c o l i t a i k c c i l l i o .

  • Page 42: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist

    DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST y l i i t a t s i l i o v e l . l e c i l l i o v e l . l e v e l . l e i t i d t i p o i t t i w...

  • Page 43: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 44 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not Avoid wearing jewelry or loose fitting 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 user may result.
  • Page 45 SAFETY INFORMATION TROWEL SAFETY NOTICE ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition. DANGER Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon immediately. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
  • Page 46 SAFETY INFORMATION Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated NOTICE areas and away from sparks and flames. NEVER run engine without an air filter or with a dirty air NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent. filter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
  • Page 47 SAFETY INFORMATION GENERATOR SAFETY If using a generator to power trowel, refer to applicable generator manual safety information section. ELECTRICAL SAFETY DANGER NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water. NEVER use damaged or worn cables or cords when connecting equipment to generator.

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS Figure 1. CA4HM Trowel Dimensions & i t f i ) e l ) . n ) r e ) . n ) . n . 5 ( ) . t f ) . s PAGE 12 — CA4HM WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/28/10)

  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS i f i o i t r e t r o t o i t r A / l e v NOTE: The vibration level indicated is the maximum RMS (Root Sound pressure is a weighted measure. It is measured at Mean Square) value obtained at the handle grip while the operator's ear position while the walk-behind trowel is operating the walk-behind trowel at full throttle on steel...

  • Page 50: General Information

    Refer to the engine owner’s manual for instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of your engine. Please contact Training your nearest Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” original manual disappear or otherwise become unusable.

  • Page 51: Components

    COMPONENTS Figure 2. Controls and Components Figures 2 shows the location of the basic controls or components, Trowel Arm – NEVER operate the trowel with a bent, broken for the CA4HM TROWEL . Listed below is a brief explanation of or out of adjustment trowel arm.

  • Page 52: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Honda GX120K1QX2/UT1QX2 Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's engine Choke Lever –...

  • Page 53: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Quick Pitch™ Handle Assembly Unfolding the Trowel for Operation The CA4HM TROWEL is equipped with a folding upper handle Make sure that the Quick Pitch™ handle has been (Figure 4). It was assembled at the factory and shipped in its attached to the upper handle bar and the pitch control cable folded or stow position.

  • Page 54: Inspection

    INSPECTION CAUTION ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the trowel. NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard rings while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before performing any kind of maintenance Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal) service on the trowel.
  • Page 55 INSPECTION CAUTION DANGER Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and EXPLOSIVE FUEL! secure away from the engine before performing Motor fuels are highly flammable and can maintenance or adjustments on the machine. be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling.

  • Page 56: Operation

    OPERATION 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 Figure 9.
  • Page 57 OPERATION 6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out. The 2. After the engine cools , turn the engine start/stop switch to the resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- “OFF” position (Figure 15). sponding to the compression point.
  • Page 58 OPERATION 2. To maneuver the trowel, gently lift up on or press down on the The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine main trowel handle. To move the machine to the operator’s operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to left, lift up on the handle, to move machine to the right, push concrete finishing.
  • Page 59 OPERATION Continue to practice maneuvering the trowel. Try to practice as if Figure 19 below illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel you were finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging and application. Practice maneuvering the trowel. The trick is to let covering a large area.

  • Page 60: Options

    If you need replacement blades, consult your parts list in this manual for part numbers and order them from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer. Combo Blades This trowel was equipped with combination type (Figure 20) blades as original equipment.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Trowel Arm Adjustment Procedure NOTICE NOTICE See the engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate engine maintenance schedule and The following procedure should be followed to adjust trowel troubleshooting guide for problems. At the front of the book arms when it becomes apparent that the trowel is finishing there is a “Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ”.
  • Page 62 MAINTENANCE 2. Start engine, and bring trowel blades up to full speed and look b. Lift the upper trowel assembly off the spider assembly. for the following conditions: A slight tap with a rubber mallet may be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main shaft of the gearbox. ■...
  • Page 63 MAINTENANCE Checking Trowel Arm Straightness 3. Next, check the clearance between the round shaft and the test surface as one of the flat hex sections of the arm rests on Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling, (such as dropping the test surface.
  • Page 64 MAINTENANCE 4. Use an allen wrench to tighten the locking bolts securing the trowel arm in place. 5. Adjust the bolt "distance" shown in Figure 29 to match one of the arms. For a CA4HM trowel arm, this distance will be approximately 5/16"...
  • Page 65 MAINTENANCE Changing a Blade NOTICE We recommend that all the blades be changed at the same Check the manual clutch occasionally for proper operation. time . The machine may wobble or bounce if only some of the Checking operation of the manual clutch at the beginning of blades are changed at one time.
  • Page 66 MAINTENANCE 1. Lift trowel just enough to slide pan under blades. Lower Installing Pans Onto Finisher Blades finisher onto pan with blades (item #1) adjacent to Z-Clips (item #4). 2. Rotate blades into position under Z-Clips. Ensure that the blades are rotated in the direction of travel when the machine is in operation or use the engine to rotate the blades into position.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting (Trowel)

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Walk-Behind Trowel) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Engine ON/OFF Switch in "OFF" position Make sure that the Engine ON/OFF Switch is ON or malfunctioning? or replace switch if necessary. Make sure that the centrifugal stop switch is Centrifugal stop switch malfunction? (if functioning when the operator is seated.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Walk-Behind Trowel) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution The main output shaft of the gearbox assembly should be checked for straightness. Main shaft? The main shaft must run straight and cannot be more than 0.003"" (0.08 mm) out of round at the spider attachment point.
  • Page 69 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 deficient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
  • Page 70 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check float adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfire. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Improper spark plug? Set to proper gap.

  • Page 71: Engine Wiring Diagram

    ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM SPARK OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL ALERT IGNITION UNIT PLUG SWITCH STOP UNIT COIL SWITCH TRANSISTORIZED OIL LEVEL IGNITION UNIT INDICATOR CHASSIS GND. CA4HM WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/28/10) — PAGE 35...
  • Page 72 © COPYRIGHT 2010, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc and the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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