TS100 RIDE-ON 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
200 COMMERCE DRIVE, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY, USA, 07728, 732-566-5400 FAX 732-566-5444
Created: 06/05
Revised: 06/14
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3. SEAT
ASSEMBLY
Remove protective wrapping from seat. The seat is
now ready to secure to the frame using included
washers and hex nuts. If the seat adjuster is ordered,
the slider bars must be positioned between the seat
and the frame using included screws to secure the
seat to the sliders, and then securing the sliders to
the frame as indicated above.
4. TRANSPORTER
ASSEMBLY
The components of the are detailed in the parts
drawing within this manual (pg. 34). The assembly of
the transporter consists of only the wheel and pin,
and the main transporter body. This transporter is
shipped with very little assembly required.
CAUTION:
The transporter is designed to be used on the job
site only. Do not use the transporter to tow the
machine off-site.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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. WARRANTY IS
VOID IF RUN WITHOUT OIL. Fill tank with safety
approved fuel containers. DO NOT MIX OIL
WITH FUEL.
b) Bleed the diesel fuel system by loosening the bolt
on the fuel filter until the fuel begins to leak out.
Re-tension the bolt. This relieves the air pockets
in the fuel system, permitting it to flow properly.
c) Operate the choke as required. (according to
climatic conditions)
d) Maintain left foot pressure on the dead-man
safety switch. Engine will disengage and stop if
safety switch is released. Do not tape, tie-down,
or otherwise attempt to bypass safety device.
e) Turn throttle control to approximately 1/4 turn.
Turn the ignition counterclockwise to energize the
glow plugs for a few seconds. Allow engine to
warm up before proceeding with full trowel
operation.
2. STARTING
PROCEDURES
* COLD TEMPERATURES
Follow same procedure as above but allow for a
longer warm up period 3-5 min. (In cold weather oil is
much heavier to move. Extra time is required to heat
the oil.)
3. TO STOP ENGINE
a) Bring throttle to low idle, wait a few seconds.
b) Remove left foot from dead-man safety switch.
c) Turn off ignition key.
4. STEERING (HYDRAULIC CONTROLS)
Guiding the machine on the slab is quite simple but
does require some familiarity before actually working
with the machine. The hydraulic steering system is
more responsive than the manual steering levers on
our other Bartell ride-on trowels. The controls
respond as shown in
figure 2a
below. Test the
machine on a finished section of the floor, with the
blades in a flat position, and the engine at a low
revolution to gain the necessary feel for the steering.
Figure 2a.
For straight-line movement, move both joysticks as one
in the direction you wish to travel. Move the joysticks in
opposite directions to produce rotation on the machines’
axis. Left joystick forward, right joystick backward for
clockwise rotation. Left joystick backward, right joystick
forward, for counterclockwise rotation. Sideways direction
is achieved by sideways movement of the right joystick in
the required direction of travel.
WARNING:
SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY
RESULT DUE TO TEMPORARY LOSS OF
CONTROL IF OPERATED WITH FRESH WATER
ON THE CONCRETE SURFACE.
