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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FOREWORD
It is important that the following be read carefully in order
that the operational performance of the Bartell RIDE-ON
Trowel be fully understood. Proper maintenance
procedures will ensure long life and top performance of
the unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained
people away from this machine.
Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if
contacted. Make sure guards are in place. Keep
hands and feet away from moving parts.
Fuel the machine only when the engine is stopped,
using all necessary safety precautions.
The engine must always be stopped before
attempting any repair or adjustments. Ignition key
should be off.
Danger: Never operate the machine
in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible
materials or where ventilation does not clear
exhaust fumes. Repair fuel leaks immediately.
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for more
safety instructions.
Be careful not to come in contact with the muffler
when the engine is hot, serious burns may result!
Always operate the machine in a seated position to
maintain machine balance.
The transporter is designed for moving the unit
around the job site only. It is not to be used for
towing the Ride-On unit off-site.
When starting the trowel, do not exceed the 1/4
throttle position as recommended. A higher setting
could cause the centrifugal clutch to engage,
activation the trowel blades.
Be careful with the trowel around stub pipes or other
obstructions on the floor. Should the machine catch,
or hit such an obstruction, serious damage may
result to the machine, or operator may be thrown
from the machine.
Excess surface water may result in sudden loss of
control of steering.
Disconnect battery before attempting any electrical
maintenance.
Ensure that the electrical dead-man switch, located
under the left foot pedal is operating. Placing your left
foot flat on the pedal will engage the safety switch.
Removing you foot from the pedal will disengage the
safety switch and stop the engine. The engine will
not start unless the safety switch is depressed. This
safety feature must be used as designed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Bartell Ride-On Trowel has been shipped to
you partially disassembled. To prepare for operation use
the following instructions:
1. BATTERY – SHIPPED DRY – NO ACID
Connect and secure the battery cables before
attempting starting procedures.
2. PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM
Figure 1a.
Bolt pitch control tube (C) to pitch control bracket (D) with
bolts provided. Put cable end (E) through yoke arm (F)
and secure with nylon insert locknut (G). For proper cable
adjustment, turn crank (A) counter-clockwise to the stop
position. Tighten nut (G) until all slack in the cable is
removed. If more than 2 or 3 threads show through the
nut, it should be turned back and the guide screw (B)
moved to the next lower hole. Tension in the cable
should then be readjusted. After adjusting tension, turn
hand crank 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.
