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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
HDA-SERIES
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
Revision #9 (07/02/10)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drillingandotherconstructionactivities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Leadfromlead-basedpaints. Crystallinesilicafrombricks. Cementandothermasonryproducts. Arsenicandchromiumfromchemically treatedlumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, dependingonh
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NOTES HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Honda GX340K1QA2 Engine HDA-Series Air Cleaner Assembly....................................... 68-69 Walk-Behind Trowel Camshaft Assembly ......................................... 70-71 Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Piston Assembly ............................................... 72-73 Table Of Contents ................................................... 4 Crankcase Cover Assembly ............................. 74-75 Parts Ordering Procedure
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. Print Specification Information Use the interne
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TRAINING CHECKLIST TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist will lists some of the minimum requirements for machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is to be trained or it can be used as a review for more experienced operator’s. TRAINING CHECKLIST NO. DESCRIPTION OK? DATE 1 Read Operator’s Manual completely. Machine layout, location of components, checking of engine and 2 gearbox fluid level. 3 Fuel system, refueling pr
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DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 1 Engine Oil Level. 2 Gearbox Fluid Level. 3 Condition of Blades. 4 Blade Pitch Operation. 5 Safety Stop Switch Operation. 6 V-Belt Clutch Operation. COMMENTS: HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 7
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SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating Lethal Exhaust Gases this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous yourself and others. carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. NEVER operate this equipment in a confined NOTE area or en
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SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, when the ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. trowel is not in use. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings. Personal injury ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing and damage to the engine or equipment can protection. result if operating in speed ranges above maximum allowable. Equip
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow CAUTION: these parts to cool before servicing the trowel. Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. ■ High T emperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding The following safety guidelines should always be used whe
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety ■ Keep the trowel in proper running condition. devices are attached and in place. See pages 16 and 17. ■ Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or ■ ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the debris on the trowel. trowel. See page 24. ■ Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace ■ ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear broken parts. before starting
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OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The HDA-SERIES walk-behind trowel is equipped with a number of operation and safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. Figure 1. HDA-SERIES trowel Decals PAGE 12 — HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10)
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SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL) SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL) Top View Side View Figure 2. HDA-SERIES Trowel Dimensions Table 1. HDA-Series Trowel Specifications A– Height (Lifting Hook) 34.5 in (876.2 mm) B– Height Engagement Lever) 41.1 in (1,044.2 mm) 48.0 (1,168.4 mm) C–Width 75.2 (1,910.1 mm) D–Length Weight – Operating 230 lbs./105 Kg. Sound Pressure 97 db 2 Vibration 2.5g (24.5 m/s ) Ring Diameter 46 in (117 cm) Number of Blades 4 Blade Tip Speed – FPM (m/s) 1,478 fpm (7.5 m/s) Rotor – RPM (Gasoline) 6
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SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINES) SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINES) Table 2. Specifications (Engine) M2 odelH2 ONDA GX340K1QA HONDA GX390K1QA Air-cooled 4 stroke, Single Air-cooled 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, OHV, Cylinder, OHV, Type Horizontal Shaft Gasoline Horizontal Shaft Gasoline Engine Engine 3.2 in. X 2.5 in. 3.5 in. X 2.5 in. Bore X Stroke (82 mm x 64 mm) (88 mm x 64 mm) Dc isplacement2c 0.6 cu. in. 337 c 23.7 cu. in. 389 c Engine M. ax Output1. 1.0 H.P./3600 R.P.M 13.0 H.P./3600 R.P.M Approx. 1.72 U.S. Ga
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GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Blades The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are rotated HDA-SERIES Walk-Behind Trowel Familiarization around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (8 This walk-behind trowel is designed for the floating and inches wide), float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches finishing of concrete slabs. wide). This trowel comes equipped with either three or four blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and Take a walk ar
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. HDA-SERIES Walk-Behind Trowels PAGE 16 — HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10)
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, 10. Trowel Lifting Point – Insert the auxiliary lifting tube here. for the HDA-SERIES trowel. Listed below is a brief explanation See Figure 20. of each control or component 11. Pitch Control (standard models) - Turn this "Star Wheel" 1. Quick-Pitch™ Control Handle – To adjust the pitch of clockwise for increase blade pitch, and counter-clockwise the blades, grasp the handle then squeeze and either move f
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BASIC ENGINE BASIC ENGINE Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and 6. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine mixture. manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. 7. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering 1. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Before the trowel can be put into operation there are some components that must be installed before the trowel can be used. This section provided general instructions on how to install those components. Instruction sheet P/N 20485 provides further details for the handle assembly. Handle Tube Installation (All Models) 1. Install the handle tube to the gearbox as shown in (Figure 5). The mounting hardware should be contained in the shipping cont
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 4. Tighten cable clamp screw and swivel stop screw. 5. After the cable has been installed on the engine, adjust and tighten operator position of the handle to lock the throttle cable at the proper length. 6. Adjust cable tension loosening the lock nut on the throttle cable receiver (Figure 9), loosening or tightening the adjuster nut below it, then retightening the lock nut. Figure 9. Throttle Adjust 7. Installation of the throttle cable may vary for different engine c
