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RIDE-ON FAMILY 

 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

 

OIPB 

– B19007

 

 
 

Titan 78

 

Titan 88

 

Titan 96 

Engine Options

 

Kohler 23.5hp 
Kohler 25hp 
Kohler 26.5hp (EFI)

 

Kohler 23.5hp 
Kohler 25hp 
Kohler 26.5hp (EFI)

 

Vanguard 35hp 
Vanguard 37hp (EFI) 

Length

 

76 1/4” (194 cm)

 

88” (224 cm)

 

96” (244 cm) 

Width

 

40-

1/2” (103 cm)

 

48” (122 cm)

 

48” (122 cm) 

Path 

73 ¾” (187 cm) 

85” (216 cm) 

93” (236 cm) 

Height (seat folded 
down)

 

52” (132cm)

 

52” (132cm)

 

52” (132cm) 

Weight

 

Up to 885lbs (402 kg)

 

Up to 935lbs (425 kg)

 

Up to 940lbs (427 kg) 

Trowel Coverage

 

18 sq. ft. (1.7 sq. m)

 

27 sq. ft. (2.5 sq. m)

 

29 sq. ft. (2.7 sq. m) 

Travel Speed

 

Up to 400ft/min 
(122m/min)

 

Up to 380ft/min 
(116m/min)

 

Up to 380 ft/min 
(116m/min) 

Dual Rotor Speeds

 

180 rpm

 

180 rpm

 

180 rpm 

Float Blade Size

 

10”x14” (25x35.6 cm)

 

10”x18” (25x46 cm)

 

10”x18” (25x46 cm) 

Finish Blade Size

 

6”x14” (15x35.6 cm)

 

6”x18” (15x46 cm)

 

6”x18” (15x46 cm) 

Combo Blade Size

 

8”x14” (20x35.6 cm)

 

8”x18” (20x46 cm)

 

8”x18” (20x46 cm) 

Pan Float Size

 

37” (94 cm)

 

N/A

 

46” (118 cm) 

Electric Start

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes 

Electrical System

 

12 Volt

 

12 Volt

 

12 Volt 

Charging System

 

25 Amps

 

15 to 25 Amps

 

15 or 25 Amps 

Battery

 

12 Volt

 

12 Volt

 

12 Volt 

Safety Switch

 

Yes (in seat)

 

Yes (in seat)

 

Yes (in seat) 

Fuel Capacity

 

6 Gal. (22.71L)

 

6 Gal. (22.71L)

 

6 Gal. (22.71L) 

Steering Levers

 

Twin Sticks

 

Twin Sticks

 

Twin Sticks 

Variable Speed 
Clutch

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes 

“U” Joint Drive 
Coupling

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes 

Single Belt Drive

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes 

Standard Features

 

Lifting Hooks 

 

 

Dual Position Steering 

Seat Adjuster 

 

 

Hour Meter with Tach 

LED Lights 

 

 

Hand Trowel Holder 

Dual USB Charger 

Options

 

Catalytic Muffler   

 

 

Transporter 

Retardant Sprayer 

 

 

Combo Blades 

Pan Float Discs 

Weight Package (18 to 216lbs) (8 to 96kg) 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for TS78

Page 1: ...Doc OI B19007 Orig Rel 09 16 Curr Rev 04 08 19 RIDE ON TROWELS TS78 TS88 TS96 BXR 836 Titan 78 88 96 96P 96H OWNER S MANUAL www BARTELLGLOBAL com...

Page 2: ...el 425 405 9100 Fax 425 405 9101 ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OPERATING MANUAL FOR BARTELL RIDE ON TROWELS 2019 Bartell Morrison Inc No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any me...

Page 3: ...perating or shortly after it is turned off Serious burns may occur WARNING ROTATING HAZARD Never place hands or feet inside safety guard rings Serious injury will result from contact with rotating bla...

Page 4: ...IONS 15 o STARTING PROCEDURES WARM TEMPERATURES 15 o STARTING PROCEDURES COLD TEMPERATURES 15 o ADDITIONAL DIESEL STARTING PROCEDURES 15 o STOPPING PROCEDURE 16 o STEERING 16 o FLOAT TROWEL PITCH SETT...

Page 5: ...e on will perform at top levels by following a simple routine on first use Consider that your new Ride on Trowel is like a new car Just as you would break in a new car to the road or any new machine t...

Page 6: ...owner s expense to an authorized repair facility for inspection Under this warranty we may at our discretion repair or replace a part or the whole of the defective component or equipment Our Warranty...

Page 7: ...m 8 x 14 20 x 35 6 cm Pan Float Size 36 5 92 7 cm 38 5 98 cm With adapter blade 45 75 116 cm 36 5 92 7 cm Electric Start Yes Yes Yes Yes Electrical System 12 Volt 12 Volt 12 Volt 12 Volt Charging Syst...

Page 8: ...6 cm 10 x18 25x46 cm 10 x18 25x46 cm Finish Blade Size 6 x14 15x35 6 cm 6 x18 15x46 cm 6 x18 15x46 cm Combo Blade Size 8 x14 20x35 6 cm 8 x18 20x46 cm 8 x18 20x46 cm Pan Float Size 37 94 cm N A 46 118...

Page 9: ...x46 cm 8 x18 20x46 cm Pan Float Size 46 118 cm 46 118 cm Electric Start Yes Yes Electrical System 12 Volt 12 Volt Charging System 15 or 25 Amps 40 Amps Battery 12 Volt 12 Volt Safety Switch Yes in sea...

Page 10: ...om it After reading through this manual thoroughly you will find that you can do some of the regular maintenance yourself However when in need of parts or major service be sure to see your Bartell dea...

Page 11: ...ck O O O O O O Steering Linkages Check O O O O O O Lubricate O O O O O Replace As req d Hydraulic Fluid Check O O O O O O Replace O O Pitch Control Levers Check O O O O O O Lubricate O O O O O Engine...

Page 12: ...O O O Belt Tension Condition Check O O O O O O Clutch Pulley Operation Check O O O O O O LH spider plate assembly Check O O O O O Lubricate O O O O O O RH spider plate assembly Check O O O O O Lubric...

Page 13: ...e easy and extend the time between the replacements of most of the wearing components of the machine After each use your power trowel should be cleaned to remove any concrete residue from the undercar...

Page 14: ...ed for towing the Ride On unit off site When starting the trowel do not exceed the throttle position as recommended A higher setting could cause the centrifugal clutch to engage turning the trowel bla...

Page 15: ...full clockwise ABOUT 24 TURNS and check for clearance between the yoke arm F and the gear box at point H There should be enough space to pass a business card through but not more than 1 8 inch 3 SEAT...

Page 16: ...he safety switch Engine will disengage and stop if safety switch is released Do not tape tie down or otherwise attempt to bypass safety device c If starting a diesel hold the key between run and start...

Page 17: ...loor 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 pitc...

Page 18: ...ns of the hitch pin Using the handle as a lever the ride on may now be moved To disconnect the transporter follow the above steps in reverse Titan 96H The transporter consists of 2 wheels and a dolly...

Page 19: ...e transporter over the machine aligning the transporter brackets with the pins Lift the transporter to connect the brackets with the pins Then lower the wheels to the ground keeping the bracket and pi...

Page 20: ...ing a clean engine will extend engine life Always keep air filter clean Clean air filter using the recommended solvent See engine manual for proper cleaning procedure Let the filter dry before reinsta...

Page 21: ...to expose the drive components Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Look for the threaded hole on the driven pulley near the center and screw in an M6 bolt to open the pulley A 35 mm bolt is used for this example Fig...

Page 22: ...ove the cover from the pulley system 2 Remove the U joint by loosening the set screw near the shaft 3 Remove the bearing plate 4 Locate the threaded hole near the center of the driven pulley Insert an...

Page 23: ...ON FAMILY OWNER S MANUAL 22 OIPB B19007 Titan 96H 1 Cut old belts off 2 Un bolt U Joint beside lower pulley 4 bolts 3 Slide spare belts from belt holder onto the pulleys 4 Re bolt the U Joint into pl...

Page 24: ...rbox Top up with Agma 8 MOBIL SHC Gear Synthetic ISO 680 oil only Model Number Gearbox Capacity Imperial Metric TS78 27 fl oz 800 mL TS88 27 fl oz 800 mL TS96 67 fl oz 2000 mL BXR836 27 fl oz 800 mL T...

Page 25: ...ide ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1 Remove all trowel arm assemblies 1 2 arm and attached lift lever from spider plate 2 Remove lift lever 2 from trowel arm 1 by first loosening jam nut 3 then square head scre...

Page 26: ...ace to a trowel arm except when using for emergency on site adjustment to level trowel blades If the adjustment screw is not flush with the underside of the trowel arm then this will cause the power t...

Page 27: ...nt in grease grooves of arms Grease fittings too tight Old grease has congealed PITCH CONTROLS WILL NOT OPERATE BLADES Pitch cable broken or out of adjustment Slot screw missing under side of handle P...

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