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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MQ WHITEMAN WALK-BEHIND TROWEL

MODEL CA4HC

U.S. Revision #1 (06/24/20)
AUS Version 1.0 (July 2021)

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Page 1: ...XCLUSIVE TO FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US ON 1300 353 986 OR VISIT flextool com au OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MQ WHITEMAN WALK BEHIND TROWEL MODEL CA4HC U S Revision 1 06 24 20 AUS Version 1 0 July 2021...

Page 2: ...COMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES MODEL CA4HC WALK BEHIND TROWEL HONDA GX120 GASOLINE ENGINE Revision 1 06 24 20 PN 21768 To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual vi...

Page 3: ...PAGE 2 CA4HC WALK BEHINDTROWEL OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 06 24 20 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING...

Page 4: ...cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular process and or material being cut or the composition of the tool being used review...

Page 5: ...5 Daily Pre Operation Checklist 6 Safety Information 7 12 Lifting and Transporting 13 Specifications 14 Dimensions 15 General Information 16 Components Trowel 18 19 Components Engine 20 Setup 21 24 In...

Page 6: ...nents checking of engine oil level 3 Fuel system refueling procedure 4 Operation of controls machine not running 5 Safety controls safety stop switch operation 6 Emergency stop procedures 7 Startup of...

Page 7: ...EHINDTROWEL OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 06 24 20 DAILY PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Daily Pre Operation Checklist 1 Engine oil level 2 Gearbox oil level 3 Condition of blades 4 Blade pitch operation 5 Safety st...

Page 8: ...r and are preceded by one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Indic...

Page 9: ...und power of the equipment measured at operator s seat WARNING CANCER REPRODUCTIVE HARM www P65Warnings ca gov P N 38707 WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm This equipment may contain or produce chem...

Page 10: ...s contain poisonous carbon monoxide This gas is colorless and odorless and can cause death if inhaled The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free flow of cooling air NEVER operate this equi...

Page 11: ...nt Manufacturers AEM can be obtained for a fee by ordering through their website at www aem org Order Form PT 160 KEEP CLEAR ENGINE SAFETY WARNING DO NOT place hands or fingers inside the engine compa...

Page 12: ...spilled on a hot engine FUEL FUEL TRANSPORTING SAFETY WARNING DO NOT allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while it is being lifted NOTICE Some walk behind trowels can be lifted...

Page 13: ...rowel frame and all other metal parts be sent to a recycling center Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from discarded products and its transformation into raw materials to use in manufac...

Page 14: ...oint The trowel may be lifted by the center lifting bail using a crane or other device with adequate lifting capacity WARNING NEVER lift the trowel to unnecessary heights NEVER stand underneath the tr...

Page 15: ...SJ or later or equivalent 10W 30 general use Dimensions L W H 11 7 13 6 13 0 in 297 346 329 mm Dry Net Weight 29 lb 13 kg NOTES 1 Sound pressure and power levels are A weighted measures per ISO 3744 2...

Page 16: ...PERATION MANUAL REV 1 06 24 20 PAGE 15 DIMENSIONS Figure 2 CA4HC Dimensions D A B C Table 4 CA4HC Dimensions A Height Lifting Bail 28 0 in 711 mm B Height Handle 36 3 in 921 mm C Width 24 0 in 610 mm...

Page 17: ...g the operation and maintenance of your engine If the original engine manual becomes lost or damaged please contact your nearest Multiquip dealer for a replacement Drive System Power is transferred fr...

Page 18: ...CA4HC WALK BEHINDTROWEL OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 06 24 20 PAGE 17 NOTES...

Page 19: ...PAGE 18 CA4HC WALK BEHINDTROWEL OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 06 24 20 COMPONENTS TROWEL Figure 3 Trowel Components 4 5 6 9 7 10 15 20 16 19 18 17 11 14 12 13 8 1 3 2...

Page 20: ...ch the blades upward Rotate the star wheel counterclockwise to pitch the blades flat no pitch 9 Quick Pitch Trigger Pivots back and forth to adjust blade pitch 10 Guard Ring Protects the rotating blad...

Page 21: ...riskly and smoothly to start the engine 6 FuelValve Lever Open to allow the flow of fuel and close to prevent the flow of fuel 7 Oil Drain Bolt Remove to drain oil from the engine crankcase 8 Dipstick...

Page 22: ...CAUTION The Quick Pitch handle is spring loaded Personal injury or damage can result from improper handling installation or adjustment Use extreme caution when handling this component 1 Make sure that...

Page 23: ...ON IDLE POSITION SETUP 4 Loosen the cable housing clamp screw and the swivel stop screw Figure 8 Figure 8 Throttle Cable Installation 5 Place the primary throttle return spring between the cable housi...

Page 24: ...CREASE BLADE PITCH CCW CAUTION The Quick Pitch trigger is under spring tension and can snap in the direction of force toward the user if not firmly grasped which may cause bodily injury TRIGGER LOCK T...

Page 25: ...nto the pan with the blades adjacent to the Z clips Figure 13 Float Pan Installation 2 Rotate the blades into position under the Z clips Be sure to rotate the blades in the operational direction of tr...

Page 26: ...oil filler hole with the recommended oil type listed in Table 5 Refer to Table 2 for maximum engine oil capacity Figure 15 Engine Oil Level DIPSTICK UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT Table 5 Engine OilType Sea...

Page 27: ...aked or glazed a hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt Either of these conditions can cause overheating of the belt which may weaken the belt and increase the possibility of it breaking 3 Rep...

Page 28: ...Figure 20 Figure 20 Engine Fuel Valve Lever Open 2 Place the throttle lever in the IDLE position Figure 21 Figure 21 Throttle Lever Idle NOTICE DO NOT attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety In...

Page 29: ...If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 6 8 Before operating the trowel run the engine for several minutes and check for fuel leaks and loose components ON OFF ENGINE SWITCH STARTER GRIP TO BEGIN...

Page 30: ...gure 29 Throttle Lever Idle TRIGGER LOCK FULL PITCH NO PITCH TRIGGER THROTTLE LEVER IDLE POSITION 2 After the engine has cooled place the engine ON OFF switch in the OFF position Figure 30 Figure 30 E...

Page 31: ...he trowel do the work Figure 32 Maneuvering the Trowel BACKWARD BACKWARD To move the trowel to the operator s left lift up on the handle To move the trowel to the right push down on the handle REMEMBE...

Page 32: ...ction of this manual for more information Figure 33 Standard Handle STAR WHEEL Quick Pitch Handle Optional The optional Quick Pitch handle Figure 34 allows the operator to quickly and easily adjust bl...

Page 33: ...ers and order from your Multiquip parts dealer or importer Combination Blades Standard This trowel is equipped with combination blades Figure 35 which provide optimal performance for both floating and...

Page 34: ...ck Every 2 years replace if necessary 2 Replace the paper filter element only 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These components should be serviced by your service dealer unless you...

Page 35: ...e servicing NEVER attempt to service a hot engine CAUTION ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure it away from the engine before performing trowel maintenance or adjustmen...

Page 36: ...allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure NOTICE ALWAYS drain the engine oil while the oil is warm DRAIN BOLT SEALING WASHER OIL FILLER DIPSTICK MAINTENANCE Figure 39 Spa...

Page 37: ...OR 4 MM SCREW SPARK ARRESTER SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN WIRE BRUSH 5 Reinstall the spark arrester muffler protector and exhaust deflector in reverse order of disassembly TROWEL MAINTENANCE Clean the trowel...

Page 38: ...on a flat level surface with blocks under the main guard ring for support Any uneven spots in the floor or debris under the trowel blades will cause an incorrect perception of adjustment Ideally a 5 f...

Page 39: ...EAR PLATE PITCH ADJUSTMENT BOLT DISHED EFFECT ON FINISHED CONCRETE MAINTENANCE Figure 47 Spider Removal 2 Remove the Zerk grease fitting and Allen head screw located on the opposite side of the spider...

Page 40: ...owel arm maintaining the proper blade orientation as noted during removal Secure with the bolts and washers that were removed earlier 5 Repeat steps 2 4 for the remaining three blades Reassembly 1 Cle...

Page 41: ...should measure no less than 2 50 mm from the blade bar to the trailing edge Combo blades should measure no less than 3 5 89 mm Trailing edge of the blade should be straight and parallel to the blade...

Page 42: ...es Adjust per maintenance section in manual Clutch slipping or sluggish response to engine speed change Worn V belts Replace V belt Hand clutch out of adjustment Adjust per instructions in maintenance...

Page 43: ...k plug ON OFF switch is shorted Check switch wiring replace switch Ignition coil defective Replace ignition coil Improper spark gap points dirty Set correct spark gap and clean points Condenser insula...

Page 44: ...logs Recoil starter malfunctions if applicable Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and dirt Clean recoil assembly with soap and water Spiral spring loose Replace spiral spring Starter malfunctions Loos...

Page 45: ...effect at the time of approval for printing Illustrations descriptions references and technical data contained in this manual are for guidance only and may not be considered as binding Multiquip Inc r...

Page 46: ...te and reliable However any advice recommendation information assistance or service provided by us is provided without liability or responsibility PROVIDED THAT the foregoing shall not exclude limit r...

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