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CT 36 / CT 48

Safety Information

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A nameplate listing the model number, item 
number, revision number, and serial number is 
attached to each unit. Please record the infor-
mation found on this plate so it will be available 
should the nameplate become lost or dam-
aged. When ordering parts or requesting ser-
vice information, you will always be asked to 
specify the model number, item number, revi-
sion number, and serial number of the unit.

Use only Glygoyle 460 gear oil in gearbox.

This machine may be covered by one or more 
patents.

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Meaning

Summary of Contents for CT 36

Page 1: ...Trowel CT 36 CT 48 OPERATOR S MANUAL 0159226en 005 0408 0 1 5 9 2 2 6 E N...

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Page 3: ...10 2 6 Safety and Information Labels 11 3 Operation 16 3 1 Application 16 3 2 New Machine Set up 16 3 3 Recommended Fuel 16 3 4 Installing Blades 17 3 5 Installing and Adjusting Handles 18 3 6 Contro...

Page 4: ...34 4 6 Air Cleaner Wacker 35 4 7 Spark Plug 36 4 8 Cleaning Sediment Cup Honda 37 4 9 Cleaning Fuel Strainer Wacker 37 4 10 Adjusting Idle Speed Honda 38 4 11 Carburetor Adjustment Honda 39 4 12 Belt...

Page 5: ...erviced Follow operating instructions carefully If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact Wacker Corporation The information contained in this manual was based o...

Page 6: ...us situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Used without the safety alert symbol NOTICE indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in prope...

Page 7: ...ve the machine running unattended 2 2 5 NEVER operate the machine with the beltguard missing Exposed drive belt and pulleys create potentially dangerous hazards that can cause serious injuries 2 2 6 N...

Page 8: ...nd follow the warning instructions in the engine Owner s Manual and the safety guidelines below Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or death 2 3 1 DO NOT...

Page 9: ...f fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed areas Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive 2 4 5 DO NOT remove blades while the machine is hanging overhead 2 4 6 ALWA...

Page 10: ...Safety Information CT 36 CT 48 wc_si000139gb fm 10 2 5 Label Locations...

Page 11: ...ER Engines emit carbon monoxide operate only in well ventilated area Read the Operator s Manual No sparks flames or burning objects near the machine Shut off the engine before refueling WARNING Hot su...

Page 12: ...n i s h i t G l e i t s c h e i b e v o m B e t o n g l t t e r e n t f e r n e n b e v o r d a s G e r t u b e r K o p f h h e g e h o b e n w i r d G l e i t s c h e i b e k a n n f a l l e n u n d...

Page 13: ...infor mation found on this plate so it will be available should the nameplate become lost or dam aged When ordering parts or requesting ser vice information you will always be asked to specify the mo...

Page 14: ...formation CT 36 CT 48 wc_si000139gb fm 14 Label Meaning Open the fuel flow valve Close the choke Turn engine key switch to ON position Place throttle in the IDLE position Pull the rewind starter Open...

Page 15: ...CT 36 CT 48 Safety Information wc_si000139gb fm 15 Press the stop button Turn engine key switch to OFF position Close the fuel flow valve Label Meaning...

Page 16: ...depend on operator skill and job conditions DO NOT use this machine for any application other than troweling concrete 3 2 New Machine Set up Trowels are shipped from the factory with the handle remove...

Page 17: ...r pans and finish blades Note Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged i e do NOT put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter trowel 3 4 1 Finish blades are flat on both edges and can be installed...

Page 18: ...all the way forward away from the operator OR turn the twist pitch control handle counterclockwise as far as possible Connect the cable to the fork k as shown and adjust the cable nut so the cable is...

Page 19: ...CT 36 CT 48 Operation wc_tx000373gb fm 19 wc_gr001758 f g h j k m...

Page 20: ...fm 20 3 6 Controls See Graphic wc_gr003219 Ref Description Ref Description a Throttle lever d Handle height adjustment if equipped b Stop button e Foldable handle adjustment if equipped c Twist pitch...

Page 21: ...r loses his her grip on the trowel the engine control module will sense that the machine is spinning and shut off the engine The momentum of the spinning trowel will engage the brake and stop the hand...

Page 22: ...is started when the throttle is not in the idle position the engine should not start This is a feature of the engine control module that prevents wide open throttle startup 3 9 4 Pull starter rope j D...

Page 23: ...raphic wc_gr003219 wc_gr001098 3 10 1 Reduce engine RPM to idle by moving the throttle lever to idle position a1 3 10 2 Push the stop button b 3 10 3 Turn engine switch to OFF h2 3 10 4 Close fuel val...

Page 24: ...tarted when the throttle is not in the idle position the engine should not start This is a feature of the engine control module that prevents wide open throttle startup 3 11 4 Pull starter rope j Do n...

Page 25: ...op Wacker See Graphic wc_gr003219 wc_gr002747 3 12 1 Reduce engine RPM to idle by moving the throttle lever to idle position a1 3 12 2 Push the stop button b 3 12 3 Turn engine switch to OFF h1 3 12 4...

Page 26: ...or not functioning properly 3 14 Operation See Graphic wc_gr003239 ALWAYS test the function of the engine control module before operating the trowel DO NOT operate the trowel if the engine control mo...

Page 27: ...ch set of work passes be at 90 to the previous set of work passes This will help prevent the creation of valleys in the slab surface For example in the illustration the second set of work passes 2 is...

Page 28: ...sed when the input shaft is rotated and is shifted out from its seated position This is accomplished when the gear on this shaft rotates working against the output shaft gear forcing the shaft out If...

Page 29: ...operator to decrease pitch For final finishing stages it is sometimes desirable to add weights to the trowel guard rings to increase the burnishing force Wacker supplies weight kits for this purpose R...

Page 30: ...gine maintenance Daily After first 20 hrs Every 50 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 300 hrs Check fuel level Check engine oil level Inspect fuel lines Inspect air filter Replace as needed Check external hardwa...

Page 31: ...e performed by any repair establishment or individual Daily After first 25 hours Every 2 weeks or 50 hrs Every 75 hrs Every month or 100 hrs Every 150 hrs Every 200 hrs Every year or 300 hrs Every 500...

Page 32: ...e interests of environmental protection place a plastic sheet and a container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off Dispose of this liquid in accordance with environmental protectio...

Page 33: ...id which drains off Dispose of this liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation 4 4 2 Remove the oil drain cap a 4 4 3 Allow the oil to drain 4 4 4 Install the drain cap 4 4 5 Fill...

Page 34: ...low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner A fire or explosion could result To service 4 5 1 Remove air cleaner cover a Remove both elements and inspect them for holes or tears Replace dama...

Page 35: ...e dry and dusty conditions the elements should be maintained daily Replace an element when it is saturated with dirt that cannot be removed 4 6 1 Remove the air cleaner cover a Remove the filter assem...

Page 36: ...ing the engine Do not touch the muffler while it is hot Note Refer to section Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the electrode gap setting 4 7 1 Remove the spark plug and inspect i...

Page 37: ...le solvent Dry and reinstall them 4 8 4 Turn the fuel valve on and check for leaks 4 9 Cleaning Fuel Strainer Wacker See Graphic wc_gr001093 4 9 1 To remove water and dirt close the fuel lever and rem...

Page 38: ...he blades will engage unless the belt is removed from the machine Adjust engine to the no load or idle speed per the Technical Data 4 10 1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating...

Page 39: ...ill engage unless the belt is removed from the machine The pilot screw a is fitted with a limiter cap to prevent excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emission regulatio...

Page 40: ...ng To replace the drive belt 4 12 1 Disconnect the spark plug lead To avoid accidental starting of the engine always disconnect the spark plug lead before working on machine 4 12 2 Loosen the screws d...

Page 41: ...ck quantity through plug a located on side of gearbox Oil level should be to bottom of the plug threads See Technical Data for oil quantity and type 4 14 Optional Weights To install optional weights p...

Page 42: ...et The lumber must be long enough to extend past the ring guard c Balance the weight between the partners and lift the machine by the handle and the lumber To reduce risk of back injury while lifting...

Page 43: ...CT 36 CT 48 Maintenance wc_tx000374gb fm 43...

Page 44: ...ove spark plug and pour 15 ml ounce of SAE 30 engine oil into the cylinder Replace spark plug and crank engine to distribute oil Refer to engine manual Clean dirt from cylinder cylinder head fins blow...

Page 45: ...throttle lever and cable for proper operation Engine runs poor trowel operation Check drive belt for wear or damage Check clutch for wear or damage Clean debris from moving parts and trowel arms Engin...

Page 46: ...A Variable Speed V Engine Horsepower 4 5 6 8 9 11 13 Handle Type Item No Length of Handle mm in Pitch Type Weight kg lbs Solid 0159659 1740 68 5 Twist 10 21 Folding 0159660 1740 68 5 Twist 12 26 5 Ad...

Page 47: ...040 79x36x41 94 208 103 226 CT 36 8A V 0009442 915x915x686 36x36x27 2005x915x1040 79x36x41 94 208 103 226 CT 36 9 0009444 915x915x686 36x36x27 2005x915x1040 79x36x41 90 199 98 217 CT 36 9 V 0009447 91...

Page 48: ...NGK BR6HS Champion RL86C Electrode Gap mm in 0 7 0 8 0 028 0 031 0 6 0 7 0 024 0 028 Engine Speed full load rpm 3800 100 Engine Speed idle rpm 1450 100 1400 100 Clutch engagement rpm 1800 Valve Cleara...

Page 49: ...0 7 0 8 0 028 0 031 Engine Speed full load rpm 3800 100 Engine Speed idle rpm 1450 100 1400 100 Clutch engagement rpm 1800 Valve Clearance cold intake exhaust mm in 0 15 0 006 0 20 0 008 0 07 0 13 0...

Page 50: ...031 Engine Speed full load rpm 3800 100 Engine Speed idle rpm 1450 100 1400 100 Clutch engagement rpm 1800 Valve Clearance cold intake exhaust mm in 0 15 0 006 0 20 0 008 0 07 0 13 0 0028 0 0051 0 17...

Page 51: ...Electrode Gap mm in 0 7 0 8 0 028 0 031 Engine Speed full load rpm 3800 100 Engine Speed idle rpm 1450 100 Clutch engagement rpm 1800 Valve Clearance cold intake exhaust mm in 0 15 0 006 0 20 0 008 A...

Page 52: ...eter mm in Number of Blades Gear Box Lubrication type ml oz Speed Range rpm Pitch Range degrees Trowel CT 36 5A 0009438 0620106 915 36 4 Mobil Glygoyle 460 Approx 620 21 60 125 0 30 CT 36 6 0009443 CT...

Page 53: ...on value obtained for the entire operating rpm range is C m s2 The maximum hand and arm vibration value obtained within the entire operating rpm range is D m s2 The minimum hand and arm vibration valu...

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Page 56: ...es and other penalties being imposed Copyright 2003 Association of Equipment Manufacturers Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 1 U S Department of Labor publishes Safety and Health Regulations and Stand...

Page 57: ...herefore it is your responsibility to use good safety practices in these areas Do not use the trowel for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications The information provided in this m...

Page 58: ...CLOTHING Consult your supervisor for specific instructions on a job and the personal safety equipment required For instance you may need Hard Hat Heavy Gloves Eye Protection Ear Protectors Safety Sho...

Page 59: ...of plates and welds Check for loose broken or missing parts on the trowel including brackets vibration isolators nuts and bolts Hardware should be replaced with original equipment manufacturer s OEM p...

Page 60: ...ughly check the area for unusual or dangerous conditions such as tools or items that may damage the trowel or be propelled by the trowels rotating blades Note where pipes and forms are located Locate...

Page 61: ...to spin While firmly holding the handle with one hand start the engine following the guidelines in the engine manufacturer s instruction manual Hold the handle bar firmly with both hands while the tr...

Page 62: ...r near the trowel while it is in operation Do not use the trowel for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications 13 WORK SAFELY Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 13 ELECTRICAL EQUIPME...

Page 63: ...ROWELS Some walk behind trowels can be lifted or moved by two people utilizing lifting tubes or other special attachments Generally however they must be lifted using lifting bales special lifting brac...

Page 64: ...n walk behind trowels and disconnect the battery disconnect the spark plug wire on walk behind trowels before performing maintenance on the machine Disconnect the electric cord on electrical machines...

Page 65: ...ines if engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present A stray spark could ignite fumes Know where fire extinguishers are kept how they operate and for what type of fire they are intended Check...

Page 66: ...ury occurs seek immediate medical treatment by a physician familiar with injuries that are caused by hydraulic oil escaping under pressure Use a piece of wood or cardboard to find hydraulic oil leaks...

Page 67: ...specific trowel Make them a working part of your safety program Keep in mind that this safety manual is written for only this type of machine Practice all other usual and customary safe working precau...

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Page 69: ...Typ Tipo Type CT 36 CT 48 3 Item number of equipment Artikelnummer N mero de referencia de la m quina Num ro de r f rence du mat riel 0009438 0009439 0009442 0009443 0009444 0009447 0009448 0620106 00...

Page 70: ...02 0 Fax 49 0 89 3 54 02 3 90 Wacker Corporation P O Box 9007 Menomonee Falls WI 53052 9007 Tel 262 255 0500 Fax 262 255 0550 Tel 800 770 0957 Wacker Asia Pacific Operations Skyline Tower Suite 2303 2...

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