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OperatiOn and p arts Manual
MOdel j36s60
walk-behind trOwel
(subaru eX170M2230 d
GasOline enGine)
Revision #1 (01/23/12)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
pn: 23968
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fuel and cheMical eXpOsure w arninGs Gasoline 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 exposur
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silicOsis/respiratOry w arninGs WARNING WARNING SILICOSIS WARNING RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drillingofmasonry,concrete,metaland Grinding/cutting/drillingofmasonry,concrete,metaland othermaterialswithsilicaintheircompositionmaygive other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal basiccomponentofsand,quartz,brickclay,graniteand injury or illness, such as respiratory disea
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t able Of cOntents omponent c drawings 36 j s60 wakl-behind Nameplate and Decals Assembly ..................... 46-47 trOwel Standard Handle Assembly .............................. 48-49 Fuel and Chemical Exposure Warnings .................. 2 Quick-Pitch Handle Assembly (Option) ............ 50-51 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Guard Assembly ............................................... 52-53 Table Of Contents ..............................................
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traininG checklist Training Checklist No. Description OK? Date Read operation manual 1 completely. Machine layout, location of 2 components, checking of engine oil level. 3 Fuel system, refueling procedure. Operation of controls (machine 4 not running). Safety controls, safety stop switch 5 operation. 6 Emergency stop procedures. 7 Startup of machine, engine choke. 8 Maintaining a hover. 9 Maneuvering. 10 Pitching. 11 Concrete fi nishing techniques. 12 Shutdown of machine. 13 Lifting of mac
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daily pre-OperatiOn checklist Daily pre-Operation Checklist 1 Engine oil level 2 Gearbox oil level 3 Condition of blades 4 Blade pitch operation 5 Safety stop switch operation page 6 — J36S60 W aLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND pa RTS maNUaL — Rev. #1 (01/23/13)
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safety infOrMatiOn Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazard associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. SAFETY HAZARD S
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safety infOrMatiOn geNeRaL SaFeTy NOTICE CaUTION This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualifi ed personnel 18 years of age and older. NeveR operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become diffi cult read. devices required by the job or city and state regulations. Manu
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safety infOrMatiOn TROWeL SaFeTy NOTICE DaNgeR aLWayS keep the machine in proper running condition. Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon immediately. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. aLWayS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free fl ow of cooling air.
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safety infOrMatiOn Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated NOTICE areas and away from sparks and fl ames. NeveR run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air NeveR use fuel as a cleaning agent. fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter frequently to prevent engine malfunction. DO NOT smoke around or near the equipment. Fire or explosion could result NeveR tamper with the factory settings from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a of
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safety infOrMatiOn eNvIRONmeNTaL SaFeTy/DeCOmmISSIONINg emISSIONS INFORmaTION NOTICE NOTICE Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely The gasoline engine used in this equipment has been retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost contained in gasoline
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trOwel specificatiOns/diMensiOns TOP VIEW C B A A A SIDE VIEW D Figure 1. Dimensions Table 1. Trowel Specifications A–Height (Lifting Bale) – in. (mm) 27 (686) Number of Blades 4 B–Height (Handle) – in. (mm) Standard 37.4 (950) Path Width – in. (mm) 36 (914) Quick Pitch 42 (1,067) Rotor – RPM (Dry Concrete) 60-130 C–Width (Ring Diameter) – in. (mm) 37.3 (950) Gear Box Oil Capacity – oz (ml) 28 (828) Shipping Weight – lbs. (kg) D–Length – in. (mm) 74 (1,880) Standard 225 (102) Quick Pitch 235 (1
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enGine specificatiOns Table 3. engine Specifications/Dimensions model Subaru eX170Dm2230 engine Air-cooled 4 stroke, Slant Single Cylinder, OHC, Type Horizontal PTO Shaft Gasoline Engine Bore X Stroke 2.64 in. X 1.89 in. (67 mm x 48 mm) Displacement 10.31 cu-in. (169 cc) Max. Output 5.7 H.P. @ 4000 RPM Fuel Tank Capacity Approx. 0.95 U.S. Gallons (3.6 Liters) Fuel Unleaded Gasoline Lube Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 liters) 4-Stroke API, SF or SG Oil Type SAE 10W-30 General Use Speed Control Meth
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General infOrMatiOn geaRBOX INTeNDeD USe The gearbox is located beneath the engine and transfers Operate this trowel, tools and components in accordance power to the spider assembly. The gearbox controls the with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools rotational speed of the trowel and is equipped with two for stated operation is considered contrary to designated shafts (input and output). use. The risk of such use lies entirely with the user. The manufacturer cannot be
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trOwel cOMpOnents 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 16 9 10 QUICK PITCH ™ 1 HANDLE (OPTION) 9. Handlebar a djuster — Change the angle/height of the 15 14 13 12 11 handle bars by loosening star wheel, adjust handlebars to desired location, tighten starwheel firmly to hold handlebars in that position. Figure 2. Trowel Control and Components 10. Centrifugal "Kill" Switch — In the event the operator Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls or loses control of the trowel, this switch will shut down compo
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enGine OM c pOnents Figure 3. Engine Components and Controls INITIaL SeR vICINg 4. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded The engine Figure 3) must be checked for proper gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the securely. DO NOT over fill. manufacturer's engine manual for instructions and details of operation and servicing. 5. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed. This lever is connect to t
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asseMbly and installatiOn aSSemBLy aND INST aLLa TION NOTICE Before the trowel can be put into operation there are some If additional handle height adjustment is desired, a components that must be installed before the trowel can handle wedge kit can be purchased for your trowel by be used. This section provides general instructions on how ordering P/N 2576 from your Multiquip dealer. to install those components. Instruction sheet P/N 20485 These wedges are placed between the handle and
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asseMbly and installatiOn 2. For Quick Pitch™ Handle models expose the pitch 7. Adjustment of the throttle cable tension may be cable to maximum by grasping the T-handle (Figure 10), required. If so, loosen the adjusting nut (top nut) on then squeezing the trigger lock and pushing the the throttle cable receiver (Figure 7) and loosen or T-handle forward for no pitch (blades flat). tighten the locking nut (bottom nut). Retighten T-HANDLE adjusting nut. ADJUSTING TRIGGER NUT (TOP) (SQUEEZE)
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COMBO FINISH COMBO FINISH J J inspectiOn 4. Align the groove on the slider with the text 36" COMBO/ "J" COMBO on the decal. The letter "J" stands for J-36 Walk-Behind Trowel BLADE PITCH CaUTION CABLE a LWay S wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the trowel. YOKE YOKE EYELET Neve R place hands or feet inside the guard rings while the engine is running. a LWay S shut the engine down before performing any BRASS SET BRASS SET kind of maintenance service on the trowel. NUT
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inspectiOn 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into gearbox Oil the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 1. Determine if the gearbox oil is low by removing the oil 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 15), fill to the edge of the plug located on the side of the gearbox. (Figure 16) oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed This plug will be marked by the "check" decal. The in Table 4. Reference Table 3 for maximum engine oil correct level o
