Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/14
BARTELL MORRISON INC. BARTELL MORRISON (USA) LLC
375 ANNAGEM BLVD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, L5T 3A7, 905-364-4200 FAX 905-364-4201
200 COMMERCE DRIVE, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY, USA, 07728 732-566-5400 FAX 732 -566-5444
EDGER TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTELL MORRISON INC.
BARTELL MORRISON (USA) LLC
375 ANNAGEM BLVD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, L5T 3A7, 905-364-4200 FAX 905-364-4201
25 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, KEYPORT, NEW JERSEY, USA, 07735, 732-566-5400 FAX 732-566-5444
Created: 07/04
Revised: 06/12
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STARTING PROCEDURE:
*WARM CLIMATE
Open fuel valve on gas tank. Set throttle lever to “Fast”
idle position, set choke to closed position, start engine.
Open choke slightly to prevent flooding. Move to “Open”
or “Run” position when engine is warm, increase throttle
to maximum operation position (3600 rpm).
STARTING PROCEDURE:
*COLD CLIMATE
Follow same procedure as above but allow longer
warm-up period – 3 to 5 minutes. In cold weather, oil is
much heavier to move and requires more time to work
its way into the moving parts. If maximum power is not
attained, allow further warm-up time.
STOPPING PROCEDURE
1. Throttle engine down.
2. Turn off stop switch.
MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your Edger Power Trowel will insure long
life to the machine and its components.
AIR CLEANER
- Keep air filter clean at all times.
Wash away dust and debris using a non-oil based
cleaning solvent. Let the filter dry before re-installing.
LUBRICATION
– Always check engine oil regularly.
Use proper engine oil as recommended. See chart on
this page. Fill crankcase to levels as recommended in
manufacture’s engine manual.
SPARK PLUG
–
Check and clean spark plugs
regularly. A fouled, dirty or carboned spark plug
causes hard starting and poor engine performance.
Set spark plug gap to recommended clearance. Refer
to engine manual.
BELT TENSION –
IMPORTANT!
When the engine is switched off, and the machine has
stopped, the normal belt play should be loose. This is
due to the clutch type. When the machine is running
at full throttle, the clutch will close in, which tightens
the belt causing the gearbox to engage.
When adjusting the belt make sure that the clutch is in
alignment with the follower pulley. Secure belt guard.
Tighten all engine mount bolts, and tighten lock nuts.
TRANSPORTING
When transporting the trowel, always keep the handle
folded and the blades flat on the floor to prevent
damage to the pitch control system. Always keep the
floating disc underneath the blades to protect them
against damage.
CAUTION:
Never lift the trowel by the rotating ring; use the
hoist hook or handle provided on the trowel.
Remove the float disc when lifting machine more
than 100cm (40in). The floating disc could fall off.
LUBRICATION
1. ENGINE OIL
The long life and successful operation of any piece of
machinery is dependent on frequent and thorough
lubrication.
Before using the trowel, always check your engine for
oil. Use proper engine oil as recommended in the
engine manufacturer’s manual. Fill crankcase to
levels as recommended.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS
Season Temperature
Grade of Engine Oil
All Seasons
SAE 10W-30
2. SPIDER PLATE
The trowel arm on the spider plate does not require
lubrication. If a trowel arm becomes jammed, this is
probably due to a bent arm, which will require
replacement. Appropriate “winterize” steps should be
taken if the machine is going to be stored for long
periods of time.
It has been noted in the past that after these spider
plates have been assembled, the arms are
occasionally very difficult to rotate manually. The
cause of this has been determined and is outlined in
this information bulletin.
STEP 1.
The first step is to check the spider plate
trowel arms for rotational friction.
STEP 2.
If friction is noticed, first remove the 3/8” bolt
that holds the trowel arm into the spider plate.
STEP 3.
While rotating the trowel arm throughout its
pitch direction, pull the trowel arm about half to three
quarters of the way out of the spider plate. This
should be done about a half dozen times. Doing this
releases any pressure that may have built up in the
chamber that holds the arm and the oil. The pressure
will release through the grease grooves and through
the vacant bolt hole.
STEP 4.
Push the trowel arm back into its proper
location and re-install the 3/8” bolt. The trowel arm
should move freely.
STEP 5.
Repeat steps 1 – 4 for other affected trowel
arms.
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- OIL BATH
