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SP-6457 TD

Concrete Saw

Operation Manual

Revision #1   (05/09/03)

Summary of Contents for SP-6457 TD

Page 1: ...SP 6457 TD Concrete Saw Operation Manual Revision 1 05 09 03...

Page 2: ...18910 WILMINGTION AVE CARSON CALIFORNIA 90746 800 421 1244 or 310 537 3700 PARTS DEPARTMENT 800 427 1244 or 310 537 3700 FAX 800 672 7877 or 310 637 3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 800 42...

Page 3: ...y sidelights or interesting points of information CAUTION Text set off like this indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment WARNING Text set off like this indicate...

Page 4: ...ve harm Some examples of these chemicals are o Lead from lead based paints o Crystalline silica from brick o Cement and other masonry products o Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber You...

Page 5: ...PPLY AND CONTROL 28 CONTROL PANEL 29 HANDLEBARS 30 FUELING THE SAW 31 STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE 32 COLD WEATHER OPERATION 33 Glow Plugs 33 Block Heaters 33 Draining the Water System 33 POINTER...

Page 6: ...49 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 52 MAXIMUM CUT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 52 LUBRICATION 53 ENGINE 54 Air and Oil Filter Chart 54 PTO DRIVE MAINTENANCE 55 REPLACING THE BATTERY 57 RAISE LOWER SYSTEM 58 JOYSTICK TENSION AD...

Page 7: ...Saw operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this manual and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY...

Page 8: ...l could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from the ignition system Store fuel in approved containers in well ventilated areas and away from sparks and flames NEVER use fu...

Page 9: ...and Hearing Hazard NEVER operate the saw without blade guards and covers in place Adhere to safety guidelines ANSI American National Standards Institute OSHA or other applicable local regulations Rot...

Page 10: ...messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage to your concrete saw other property or the surrounding environment NOTE This concrete saw other property or the surrounding environm...

Page 11: ...rated by persons under 18 years of age This equipment is for industrial use and to be used for its intended purpose only NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue illness or ta...

Page 12: ...t the possibility of crush injury Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions Contact with HOT components can cause serious burns Never operate the saw...

Page 13: ...w movement Do not leave saw unattended while engine is running Do not start engine on a sloping surface to prevent unexpected loss of control Do not park or leave saw unattended on a slope the saw can...

Page 14: ...pecified by the blade Read the specifications of the blade to ensure the proper tool has been matched to the material being cut ALWAYS keep blade guards in place Exposure of the blade must not exceed...

Page 15: ...nd a vehicle NEVER transport the saw with the blade mounted EMERGENCIES ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit In emergencies a...

Page 16: ...NE OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The Multiquip SP 6457 TD Saw is equipped with a number of operation and safety decals Should any of these decals become unreadable replacements can be obtained from your...

Page 17: ...his information details all parts that were included with the saw when it was shipped from the factory as well as the date of manufacture Record these numbers in case you need to contact Multiquip in...

Page 18: ...e of the saw as viewed from the operator s position has a left hand thread while the blade mounting bolt on the left side of the saw has a right hand thread Most saw hardware is measured in English in...

Page 19: ...lly installed on the Blade Guard mounting tab r Confirm the rear and side access panels 5 6 7 and engine protector are in place r Wear eye and hearing protection and protective clothing r Adjust handl...

Page 20: ...arger diameter sheave on the Blade Shaft This in effect is what occurs when you shift gears on the SP 6457 TD If for example you know from experience that you need a Blade Shaft speed of 2000 RPM for...

Page 21: ...ed ratios of the Blade Shaft gears we can also tailor the Blade Shaft RPM blade speed by adjusting the primary ratio between the engine and the Blade Shaft By selecting a Blade Shaft sheave and Engine...

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Page 23: ...the outer collar and blade Align collar pin through the blade into the inner collar 4 Tighten the 5 8 mounting bolt to 125 175 foot pounds of torque The blade mounting bolt on the right side of the sa...

Page 24: ...lace the standard Collar Bushing Outer Collar and Mounting Bolt that came with the saw with the extended Bolt and Bushing and the new Outer Collar that came with the Kit The Mounting Bolt for the righ...

Page 25: ...Tab on the frame 2 Connect the water delivery hose to the Blade Guard Ensure that the water pipes are pointed toward the water distribution grooves in the Blade Collars 3 Make sure the front hinged se...

Page 26: ...t toward the lower portion of the blade collars aimed at the delivery ports for proper water delivery to the blade Fig 8 Water Tubes and the Blade Collar Removing the Blade Guard During use the Blade...

Page 27: ...Blade Collars 1 Slide the Collar Guard 1 onto the Guard Mounting Tab on the frame 2 Verify that the unused Blade Collar 2 is secured to the Blade Shaft by tightening the mounting bolt 3 Fig 9 The Coll...

Page 28: ...ide of the saw 2 Verify that the water hose on the saw is connected to the Blade Guard 5 and that the water tubes are pointed into both Blade Collars 3 The yellow lever 4 on left side of the control p...

Page 29: ...h ON OFF Upper Plunge Button Operating Instructions Speed Control Joystick Water Pump Switch Option Maintenance Information Water Flow Control Depth Indicator Engine Status Indicator Drive Disengage D...

Page 30: ...ndlebars are adjusted lock them into position by tightening the lock knob on each side Fig 12 Handlebar Positions Using the handlebars in position 2 or 3 when employing larger diameter blades reduces...

Page 31: ...drain and shutoff valve The fuel tank cap is located at the front of the control console CAUTION Be sure the engine is turned off prior to fueling the saw Do not spill diesel fuel on control panel or...

Page 32: ...ter is flowing to the saw 4 Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the START position Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes 5 Set the throttle to the recommended engine RPM to match the rec...

Page 33: ...ntrolled Use only just prior to saw use DO NOT leave the saw unattended with block heater in operation and DO NOT use when low temperatures are above 20 F CAUTION Do not leave optional Block Heaters p...

Page 34: ...nob 2 Once the pointer rod is set to the cut line tighten the lock knob 2 Adjust the rear pointer to the cut line Loosen the lock bolt position the pointer rod and tighten the lock bolt 3 To raise the...

Page 35: ...Joystick Handle Controls 1 To slowly lower the blade to the cut push the top button 1 2 For a fast plunge to the cut push the bottom button 2 3 For a very fast plunge press both buttons simultaneousl...

Page 36: ...ng depth 2 While holding the Slow Lowering button open the Depth Stop Valve 3 Close the Depth Stop Valve 4 Release the SLOW LOWERING button 5 The saw will now repeatedly lower to the set cutting depth...

Page 37: ...oth directions To increase forward speed slowly move the joystick FORWARD Pulling the joystick backward decreases saw speed and when the joystick passes NEUTRAL the saw moves into REVERSE Reverse spee...

Page 38: ...he Hydro Gear hydrostatic powered transaxle has no chains sprockets or open gears to service There is a simple cable control The remote filter promotes long life and easy maintenance Fig 19 The Transa...

Page 39: ...ear A Blade Shaft tachometer assists in gear selection The 4 gear ratios are 1st Gear 1 00 1 2nd Gear 1 34 1 3rd Gear 1 70 1 4th Gear 2 02 1 The 1 1 ratio is for the smallest diameter blade The middle...

Page 40: ...Lever counter clockwise from 3 1 2 4 or clockwise from 4 2 1 3 Slightly rock the Shift Wrench while turning the Shift Lever to the desired gear to make shifting easier 5 Push and turn the Shift Lock...

Page 41: ...ight cord and sliding the light bar out of the saw Fig 22 Night Light Transportation Tie downs and Lift Point Tie downs The saw is provided with holes at each corner of the lower frame for easy tie do...

Page 42: ...is located just in front of the console between it and the engine Fig 24 Lift Point WARNING To avoid possible injury stay clear of the saw while it is being hoisted To avoid possible damage to the saw...

Page 43: ...l the saw frame surface prior to service to get accurate oil level readings Removable Guards and Access Panels For ease of service access the following guards and panels are removable Blade Guard 4 Be...

Page 44: ...lt 2 1 Part 521004 Water Pump Option Belts 1 Part 521006 Part 521008 5 3 4 1 2 Fig 26 Belt Locations V Belt Tension Ideal V Belt tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under pea...

Page 45: ...Tension NOTE When tightening or loosening drive belts raise the saw to reduce stress on the tensioning system and gravity will assist you by pulling the engine backwards slightly 1 Access the Panel o...

Page 46: ...27 28 1 Remove the lower belt guard from around the Blade Shaft sheave 2 Loosen the engine mount lock bolts 3 Loosen the single point belt tensioning bolt to allow the engine to roll forward 4 Slide...

Page 47: ...er Base Ridges on the Base mark the amount of tension 1 Loosen the Bolt Head 2 Rotate the Tensioner Nut clockwise until the desired belt tension is achieved 3 Tighten the Bolt Head 4 DO NOT OVER TIGHT...

Page 48: ...enance However should the Blade Shaft need service or repair contact Multiquip for details Fig 30 4 Speed Blade Shaft Blade Shaft Replacement To assure correct Blade Shaft Wheel alignment it is recomm...

Page 49: ...r Puller Removing the Inner Blade Collar With the Outer Blade Collar in place and the Blade Mounting Bolt loosened approximately 1 While the three perimeter bolts hold the two Puller Plates together s...

Page 50: ...nner Collar onto the tapered portion of the Blade Shaft DO NOT use any lubricant Lubricant prevents the tapered surfaces of the Collar and Shaft from mating properly 4 Install the Outer Blade Collar C...

Page 51: ...Inner Collar should be seated between 030 and 0 0 flush to the end of the Blade Shaft Fig 33 Proper seating of the Inner Collar on the Blade Shaft 7 Test to ensure that the Inner Collar does not wobb...

Page 52: ...r as required Maximum Cut Depth Adjustment This saw comes factory adjusted for maximum usable cut depth However should you desire to change this setting 1 Park the blade less saw on a flat and level s...

Page 53: ...lifting the rear of the saw until the blade collars rest on the ground WARNING To prevent the possibility of crush injury ensure that the saw is securely placed on blocks before servicing the lubrica...

Page 54: ...every 125 hours of operation CAUTION Safety Air Filters are not intended to be used for primary air filtration When the Primary Filter gets clogged replace it immediately do not run saw using just th...

Page 55: ...e plate 3 On the workbench Remove the Cap Screws and End Cap Items 1 2 Fig 37 Remove the Splined Drive Cap Screws and the Drive Cap Items 3 4 Fig 37 With a sharp pointed awl or similar tool remove the...

Page 56: ...tall the flat wound Spiral Retaining Ring 5 into the top groove of the Bearing Support 9 4 Install the Splined Drive Shaft 10 in the Splined Drive Shaft Flange 15 5 Slide the PTO Drive Plate assembly...

Page 57: ...on Bolt from Belt Tension 4 Tilt the saw down and roll the engine as far forward as possible to create the maximum access opening See figure 40 5 Disconnect the battery cables Positive first to avoid...

Page 58: ...irds full when cold Use 5W 30 premium grade engine oil 4 5 3 2 1 Fig 41 Raise Lower System Raise Lower Troubleshooting If your new saw begins lowering all by itself when you release the Raise button t...

Page 59: ...16 wrench loosen both pivot bolts until they can be turned by hand Pivot 1 only requires a 9 16 wrench as the Allen nut side is welded in place 2 Tighten pivot 1 until the handle is close to the desi...

Page 60: ...tenance Check oil level daily Level the saw frame prior to service to get an accurate reading Fill reservoir to Fill line when cold with 5W 30 premium grade engine oil Fig 43 Oil Reservoir Fill Line C...

Page 61: ...the Transaxle Fig 45 Hydraulic System Drains 2 Collect and dispose of the used oil in an environmentally friendly manner 3 Remove the used oil filter See Fig 44 4 Once drained reinstall the drain plug...

Page 62: ...4 Speed Blade Shaft Housing 4 Start the engine and run it for a couple minutes to spread the oil throughout the system Add more oil as required Repeat steps 3 4 as necessary 5 When the 4 Speed Blade...

Page 63: ...rify that the Depth Stop Cylinder has fully collapsed 5 With the Depth Stop Valve still open and the engine running At the rear of the cylinder use a 1 8 diameter hose on the bleeder nipple Use the le...

Page 64: ...ides the Front Wheel and Blade shaft axles must be at right angles to the frame edge Distance A is 3 16 187 longer on the right side so that the saw steers slightly left Users may wish to alter the al...

Page 65: ...ghten the Alignment Jackscrew nuts to move the Transaxle and thus the wheels in the appropriate direction to achieve the desired alignment distance see Fig 46 3 Lock down the Transaxle Attachment Bolt...

Page 66: ...ct water hose two handles Blade Shaft Drive Belt Dual 5 Groove premium quality Goodyear HY T Wedge Torque Team belts Blade Control 12 Volt hydraulic raise lower system 3 blade plunge speeds fast and s...

Page 67: ...to Surface 33 D Max Length Handle Bar Extended Pointer Bar Down 115 E Max Height 52 F Wheel Base Front Wheels 19 G Wheel Base Rear Wheels 28 H Max Width Guards Covers OFF 35 I Max Width Guards Covers...

Page 68: ...A B 2 PIN PACKARD IN2 IN4 GEN IN3 IN1 IN5 SOLENOID RELAY IGNITION SWITCH GLOW PLUG 19 B 30 ACC 54 ACC 15 START 50a LOFA STARTER B S GLOW PLUG 2 D 4 Temperature 6 8 Ground 10 Tachometer 1 3 5 Fuel Rac...

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