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OPERATION MANUAL

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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PRO SERIES

WALK-BEHIND TROWELS

(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINES)

Revision #0 (9/21/17)

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PN: 13409

Summary of Contents for PRO36

Page 1: ...MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND TROWELS HONDA GASOLINE ENGINES Revision 0 9 21...

Page 2: ...these chemicals are Leadfromlead basedpaints Crystallinesilicafrombricks Cementandothermasonryproducts Arsenicandchromiumfromchemically treatedlumber Your risk from these exposures varies dependingonh...

Page 3: ...se 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 revie...

Page 4: ...sure Warnings 2 Silicosis Respiratory Warnings 3 Table Of Contents 4 Training Checklist 5 Daily Pre Operation Checklist 6 Safety Information 7 11 Specifications 12 13 Dimensions 14 General Information...

Page 5: ...ponents 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...

Page 6: ...BEHINDTROWELS OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 9 21 17 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...

Page 7: ...tor 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 Ind...

Page 8: ...bodily harm even death DECAL DEFINITION P N 36099 L P N 23803 XXX WA XXXdB GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing shatterproof glasses respiratory prote...

Page 9: ...even death DANGEROUS GAS FUMES WARNING ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while operating the trowel DO NOT start or operate the trowel if the drive train will not disengage Centrifugal for...

Page 10: ...r or with a dirty air filter Severe engine damage may occur Service air filter frequently to prevent engine malfunction NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor Damage t...

Page 11: ...r oil directly onto the ground down a drain or into any water source Contact your country s Department of Public Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper disposal of any electrica...

Page 12: ...QA2 Honda GX340UT2QAP2 Trowel Model PRO36 PRO46 Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHV Horizontal Shaft Gasoline Engine Bore Stroke 3 0 in 2 3 in 76 mm 58 mm 3 5 in 2 5 in 89 mm 64 mm Displaceme...

Page 13: ...perating condition of the machine that generates the most repeatable but highest values in accordance with the applicable standards for the machine 3 Per EU Directive 2002 44 EC the daily exposure act...

Page 14: ...Dimensions C D B A SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Table 4 PRO SeriesTrowel Dimensions Model PRO36 PRO46 A Height Fresno Brush 31 7 in 805 mm 34 5 in 876 mm B Height Handle 41 4 in 1 052 mm 41 1 in 1 044 mm C Widt...

Page 15: ...PRO SERIESWALK BEHINDTROWELS OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 9 21 17 PAGE 15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...ner s manual for instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of your engine If the original manual is lost or damaged please contact your nearest Multiquip dealer for a replacement INSTACLUTC...

Page 17: ...w the path of the fresno blade in a floating or loose configuration The floating configuration allows trowel operators to independently match the fresno brush to their troweling preference without the...

Page 18: ...PAGE 18 PRO SERIESWALK BEHINDTROWELS OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 9 21 17 COMPONENTS TROWEL Figure 2 PRO Series Trowel Components 4 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 5 11 3 18...

Page 19: ...ed to be adjusted Refer to the Maintenance section for more information COMPONENTS TROWEL 11 Access Panel Allows access to the blade area NEVER run the trowel with the access panel removed 12 Gearbox...

Page 20: ...pull briskly 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 D...

Page 21: ...el can be operated This section provides general instructions on how to install these components FOLDED POSITION BOOM WINCH NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY OPERATIONAL POSITION STAR WHEEL SET UP HandleTube Inst...

Page 22: ...he cable BLADE PITCH STAR WHEEL INCREASE BLADE PITCH CW DECREASE BLADE PITCH CCW BLADE PITCH CABLE BRASS SET NUT 1 BRASS SET NUT 2 Figure 9 Cable Yoke Attachment 5 Tighten brass set nut 2 against the...

Page 23: ...ening or tightening the locking nut and cable retaining screw on the throttle lever Figure 10 CABLE END SWIVEL STOP ADJUSTER NUT SWIVEL STOP HOLE CLAMP SCREW CABLE HOUSING CLAMP CABLE HOUSING END THRO...

Page 24: ...inner nut CLUTCH CABLE TOP RUNG OF GUARD RING 5 16 OUTER NUT CLUTCH CABLE THREADED END RUBBER CAP Figure 16 Inner Nut Adjustment 8 Insert the exposed cable into the cable slot on the clutch cable sup...

Page 25: ...CKET Boom Installation Refer to Figure 20 Figure 20 Boom Installation 1 Position the boom and weight posts as shown 2 Remove the 1 2 screw 1 2 lock washer and 1 2 hex nut from the rod end of the boom...

Page 26: ...T WASHER CENTER MOUNTING HOLES 2 BLADE MOUNTING PLATE BOOM FRESNO BLADE MOUNTING HOLES Brush Arm Attachment Refer to Figure 22 Figure 22 Brush Arm Attachment 1 Usinga9 16 wrench slightlyloosenthe3 8 1...

Page 27: ...wn in Figure 24 NOTICE Positioning of the fresno brush and brush arms relative to the fresno blade is determined by the operator BRUSH ARM REMOVE HEX NUTS LOCK WASHERS AND SCREWS Figure 24 Fresno Brus...

Page 28: ...o install equal weights on both sides of the weight posts A LOCKING PIN WEIGHT POST WEIGHT POST HOLE NOTICE The six fresno brush weights are an optional feature The use of the weights is determined by...

Page 29: ...e the blades into position 3 Secure the blade tie downs to the far side of the Z clip brackets with the tie down knobs 4 Make sure the blade edges are secured under the Z clips and the tie downs are s...

Page 30: ...wrench tighten the 5 16 18 lock nut NOTICE Make sure the fresno blade pitch cable is clear of any moving parts on the trowel and moves freely before continuing Re route the fresno blade pitch cable if...

Page 31: ...5 16 OUTER NUT PITCH WINCH CABLE THREADED END BOOM BOOM CABLE ANCHOR WINCH CABLE BOOM ARM PITCH CABLE ZIP TIE E G G A C F 5 16 18 LOCK NUT B 5 16 18 1 HEX HEAD BOLT PITCH CABLE CLEVIS WEIGHTS NOT SHO...

Page 32: ...angerous if mishandled DO NOT smoke while refueling NEVER attempt to refuel while the engine is running or hot WARNING ALWAYS use a strainer for filtration while refueling NEVER top off fuel ALWAYS wi...

Page 33: ...Blade Inspection CRACK CRACK MISSING HARDWARE MOUNTING HARDWARE WORN INSPECTION V BELT 1 Inspect theV belt Figure 33 to determine if it is frayed peeling full of tiny cracks has pieces of rubber missi...

Page 34: ...operatingthetrowel DONOTattempttooperateyour trowel until this section is thoroughly understood BEFORE STARTING 1 Clean the trowel particularly the engine cooling air inlet Remove all dirt and dust 2...

Page 35: ...spring loaded pins to lock the fresno brush in position SPRING LOADED PIN BRUSH ARM FRESNO BRUSH RAISING AND LOWERINGTHE BOOM 1 Make sure the fresno blade fresno brush and plated weights if used are i...

Page 36: ...he choke lever in the CLOSED position Figure 43 Figure 43 Choke Lever Closed IDLE THROTTLE LEVER OPEN CLOSE CHOKE LEVER OPERATION STARTINGTHE ENGINE 1 Place the engine fuel valve lever in the ON posit...

Page 37: ...not started repeat steps 1 through 6 8 Before operating the trowel run the engine for several minutes and check for fuel leaks and loose components OPEN CLOSE CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP INSTACLUTCH OPER...

Page 38: ...and SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS CAUTION When engaging the clutch lever make sure to keep hands clear of the clutch lever engagement path as shown in Figure 49 to avoid pinching and p...

Page 39: ...f the trowel This will cover all footprints and troweling marks on wet surfaces 8 Rotate the winch counterclockwise to raise the fresno blade and fresno brush at the end of the troweling path If trowe...

Page 40: ...taining control of the trowel with a firm grasp on the left side hand grip 1 Release the clutch lever and verify that the trowel blades have stopped rotating 2 Return the throttle lever to the IDLE po...

Page 41: ...They are easily removed once floating is complete so that finishing can be started immediately Figure 57 Clip On Float Blade FLOAT DISCS OPTIONAL Float discs or pans Figure 53 attach to the spider as...

Page 42: ...ore frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These components should be serviced by your service dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to your engine shop manual f...

Page 43: ...llow the engine to cool before servicing CAUTION ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure it away from the engine before performing trowel maintenance or adjustments ENGINE...

Page 44: ...ed air cleaner components can 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 DIPS...

Page 45: ...SCREW SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN WIRE BRUSH 5 Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged has breaks or holes 6 Reinstall the spark arrester muffler protector and exhaust deflector in reverse order of disa...

Page 46: ...locks 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 ft 5 ft 1 5 m 1 5 m 3 4 inch th...

Page 47: ...be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main shaft of the gearbox Blade Replacement It is recommended to replace all of the trowel blades at the same time If only one or some of the blades are ch...

Page 48: ...slab or any other surface which is true and flat Figure 74 Figure 74 Trowel Arm Inspection 2 Check each of the six sides of the trowel arm hex section Figure 74 A feeler gauge of 004 inch 0 1 mm shou...

Page 49: ...on the trowel arm to lock it in place Figure 75 8 Loosen the locking bolts on the adjustment tool and remove the trowel arm 9 Repeat steps 1 8 for the remaining trowel arms REASSEMBLY 1 Clean the wea...

Page 50: ...he trowel for more than 30 days Drain the fuel tank completely or add STA BIL to the fuel Run the engine until all gasoline in the carburetor is completely consumed Completely drain the oil from the c...

Page 51: ...plicable Difficult to start fuel is available and spark is present at the spark plug ON OFF switch is shorted Check switch wiring replace switch Ignition coil defective Replace ignition coil Improper...

Page 52: ...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 Loose da...

Page 53: ...des should measure no less than 2 50mm from the blade bar to the trailing edge combo blades should measure no less that 3 5 89mm Trailing edge of blade should be straight and parallel to the blade bar...

Page 54: ...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 s...

Page 55: ...9 21 17 PAGE 55 WIRING DIAGRAM OIL LEVEL SWITCH GRN OIL ALERT UNIT YEL OIL LEVEL INDICATOR ENGINE STOP SWITCH UNIT IGNITION COIL CHASSIS GND SPARK PLUG BLK YEL TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION UNIT BLK BLK BLK...

Page 56: ...6 4UJ Contact sales multiquip co uk Tel 0161 339 2223 Fax 0161 339 3226 COPYRIGHT 2017 MULTIQUIP INC Multiquip Inc the MQ logo and the Whiteman logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc and may...

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