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OperatiOn and p ts Manual ar
MOdel Bs46h90
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(O h GX270 nda ut2Qa2/GX340ut2Qap2
GasOline enGines)
Revision #2 (10/15/13)
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fuel and chemical exposure Warnings 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 exposure
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silicosis/respiratory Warnings 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 diseas
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t able of contents omponent c rawings d bs4690/ h bs4611/ h bs46hle Nameplate And Decals ..................................... 46-47 WalK-behind troWel Standard Handle Assy. ..................................... 48-49 Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings .................. 2 Quick-Pitch Handle Assy. (Option) .................... 50-51 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Guard Assy. ...................................................... 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 — BS46H SeRIeS W aLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRa TION aND paRTS maNU aL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13)
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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 FUeL SaFeTy TraNSpOrTiNg SafETy daNgEr CaUTION DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside NeveR allow any person or animal to truck bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion stand underneath the equipment while or fi re due to static electricity. lifting. FUEL NOTICE 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 bale
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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 TOPVIEW C D B A A A SIDE VIEW Figure 1. Dimensions Table 1. Trowel Specifications A–Height (Lifting Bale) –mm (in.) 800 (31.5) Path Width – mm (in.) 1,168 (46.0) Rotor – RPM (Dry Concrete) BS46H90 60-130 B–Height (Handle) – mm (in.) Standard 1,016 (40) Rotor – RPM (Dry Concrete) BS46H11 90-155 C–Width (Ring Diameter) – mm (in.) 1,181 (46.5) Gear Box Oil Capacity – ml (oz.) 769 (26) Shipping Weight – kg (lbs.) BS46H90 D–Length – mm (in.) 1,880 (74) Standard 129.
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engine specifications Table 2. BS46H90 Noise and vibration emissions model BS46H90 Guaranteed ISO 11201:2010 Based 94.25 Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A) Guaranteed ISO 3744:2010 Based 111.02 Sound Power Level in dB(A) Standard Handle 1.05 Whole Body Vibration Per ISO 2631- 2 TM 1:1997+A1:2010 in m/s SA(8) Quick Pitch Handle 0.67 NOTES: 1. Sound Pressure and Power Levels are “A” weighted Measures per ISO 226:2003 (ANSI S1.4-1981). They are measured with the operating conditio
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general information gEarbO x 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 adjuster — 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 compone
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engine components Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components INITIaL SeR vICINg The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper 6. air cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the entering the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of manufacturer's engine manual for instructions and details air filter canister to gain access to filter element. of operation and servicing. NOTICE 1. fuel filler cap – Remove this cap to add unlead
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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 th
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OFF ON assembly and installation 7. Adjustment of the throttle cable tension may be pitch cable installation required. If so, loosen the adjusting nut (top nut) on 1. For Standard Handle models expose the pitch cable the throttle cable receiver (Figure 7) and loosen or to maximum by turning the blade pitch star wheel tighten the locking nut (bottom nut). Retighten (Figure 10) fully counterclockwise for no pitch (blades adjusting nut. flat). DECREASE INCREASE ADJUSTING BLADE PITCH BLADE PIT
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COMBO FINISH COMBO FINISH J J inspection 5. Insert the cable end through the yoke eyelet 3. A decal has been placed on the side of the handle (Figure 13). Tighten brass set nut #1 by hand to remove tube to assist the user in the adjustment of the spring. all the slack from the cable. 4. Align the groove on the slider with the text 48" COMBO/ "B" COMBO on the decal. CaUTION BLADE PITCH CABLE aLwayS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the trowel. YOKE YOKE EYELET NeveR pl
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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 16), fill to the edge of the plug located on the side of the gearbox. (Figure 17) 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
