Tomahawk JXPT24K, Operation Manual

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13.5 Changing Blades Only
We recommend that all of the blades are changed at the same time. The trowel may wobble
or bounce if not.
13.5.1
Place the machine on a flat, level surface. Adjust the blade pitch control to make the
blades as flat as possible.
NOTE
Pay attention to the blade orientation on the trowel arm.
13.5.2
Remove the two bolts and lock the washers that secure the blade to the trowel arm.
13.5.3
Remove the blade.
13.5.4
Using a wire brush, scrape all concrete particles and forgein debris from the trowel
arm.
13.5.5
Install the new trowel blade onto the trowel arm. Make sure the blade is installed
correctly, maintaining the proper orientation for direction of rotation.
13.5.6
Reinstall the two bolts and lock washers that secure the blade to the trowel arm.
Tighten the bolts securely.
13.5.7
Repeat steps for all remaining blades.
13.6 Installing Pans onto Finisher Blades
13.6.1
Lift the trowel just enough to slide the pan under the blades. With the blades adjacent
to the Z-clips, lower the finisher onto the pan.
13.6.2
Rotate the blades into position under the Z-clips. Ensure that the blades are rotated
in the direction of travel when the machine is in operation. Or, use the engine to rotate the
blades into position.
13.6.3
Attach the blade tie-downs to the far side of the Z-clip brackets with tie-down knobs.
13.6.4
Before the machine is put back into operation, check to make sure that the blade
edges are secured under the Z-clips.
13.6.5
Before the machine is put back into operation, check to make sure that the tie-downs
are secured firmly over the edges of the blade.
WARNING:
Lifting/Crush Hazard.
Do not lift the trowel with the pans attached.
ALWAYS
install the pans on the work area or an area that is next to/level with the work area.
DO NOT lift the trowel when the pans are attached.
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