TS74 RIDE-ON TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTELL MORRISON INC.
BARTELL MORRISON (USA) LLC
375 ANNAGEM BLVD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, L5T 3A7, 905-364-4200 FAX 905-364-4201
200 COMMERCE DRIVE, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY, USA, 07728, 732-566-5400 FAX 732-566-5444
Created: 04/08
Revised: 06/14
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FOREWORD
It is important that the following be read carefully in
order that the operational performance of the Bartell
RIDE-ON Trowel be fully understood. Proper
maintenance procedures will ensure long life and top
performance of the unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained
people away from this machine.
Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if
contacted. Make sure guards are in place. Keep
hands and feet away from moving parts.
Fuel the machine only when the engine is stopped,
using all necessary safety precautions.
The engine must always be stopped before
attempting any repair or adjustments. Ignition key
should be off.
Danger: Never operate the machine
in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible
materials or where ventilation does not clear
exhaust fumes. Repair fuel leaks immediately.
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for more
safety instructions.
Be careful not to come in contact with the muffler
when the engine is hot, serious burns may result!
Always operate the machine in a seated position to
maintain machine balance.
The transporter is designed for moving the unit
around the job site only. It is not to be used for
towing the Ride-On unit off-site.
When starting the trowel, do not exceed the 1/4
throttle position as recommended. A higher setting
could cause the centrifugal clutch to engage, turning
the trowel blades.
Be careful with the trowel around stub pipes or other
obstructions on the floor. Should the machine
catch, or hit such an obstruction, serious damage
may result to the machine, or operator may be
thrown from the machine.
Excess surface water may result in sudden loss of
control of steering.
Disconnect battery before attempting any electrical
maintenance.
Ensure that the electrical dead-man switch, located
on the right hand steering lever is operating. Placing
your right hand on the steering lever will engage the
safety switch. Removing your hand from the Lever
will disengage the safety switch and stop the
engine. The engine will not start unless the safety
switch is depressed. This safety feature must be
used as designed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Bartell Ride-On Trowel has been shipped to
you partially disassembled. To prepare for operation use
the following instructions:
1. BATTERY – SHIPPED DRY – NO ACID
Connect and secure the battery cables before
attempting starting procedures.
2. STEERING HANDLE ASSEMBLY
The steering handles are shipped ready to connect.
Position the handles over the handle sleeves so that
the set-screws (2 per handle) are lined up with the
tapped holes on the sleeves. Tighten the set-screws
and test the mobility of the handles.
3. PITCH
CONTROL
ASSEMBLY
Figure 1a.
Bolt pitch control tube (C) to pitch control bracket (D) with
bolts provided. Put cable end (E) through yoke arm (F)
and secure with nylon insert locknut (G). For proper cable
adjustment, turn crank (A) counter-clockwise to the stop
position. Tighten nut (G) until all slack in the cable is
removed. If more than 2 or 3 threads show through the
nut, it should be turned back and the guide screw (B)
moved to the next lower hole. Tension in the cable
should then be readjusted. After adjusting tension, turn
hand crank full clockwise (ABOUT 24 TURNS) and check
for clearance between the yoke arm (F) and the gear box
at point (H). There should be enough space to pass a
business card through but not more than 1/8 inch.
