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OPERATION MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL CA4HC MODEL CA4HC
MODEL CA4HC MODEL CA4HC MODEL CA4HC
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
KOHLER 27 HP
(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE)
KOHLER 28 HP EFI
Revision #0 (09/29/06)
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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 disease, cancer, numerous other miner
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CA4HC TROWEL— TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ WHITEMAN CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Dimensions ............................................................... 5 Specifications ............................................................ 6 Training Checklist ...................................................... 8 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ................................... 9 Safety Message Alert Symbols .......................... 10
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CA4HC TROWEL— DIMENSIONS D B A C Figure 1. CA4HC Trowel Dimensions Table 1. CA4-4HM Trowel Dimensions & Weight A) -Height (Lifting Bale) 711 mm (28.0 in. B) - Height (Engagement Lever) 921 mm (36.25 in. C) - Width 610 mm (24 in. D) - Length 1.55 m (5.08 ft. W) eight 57 kg (125 lbs. CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 5
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CA4HC TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS Table 2. CA4HC Trowel Specifications N4 umber of Blades Ring Diameter 24.0 in. (61 cm.) Rotor 70-130 RPM Path Width 24 in. (61 cm.) 1 2 Vibration (Hand/Arm) 18.9 m/s 2 Sound Pressure (A-Weighted) 83.5 dB(A) Sound Pressure (Peak, C-Weighted) 90.5 dB(C) Sound Power Level (A-Weighted) 97 dB(A) NOTE: 1. The vibration level indicated is the maximum RMS (Root 2. Sound pressure is a weighted measure. It is measured at Mean Square) value obtained at the handle grip while the
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NOTE PAGE CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 7
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CA4HC TROWEL— 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
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CA4HC TROWEL— DAIL Y PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 1 Engine Oil Level. 2 Gl earbox Fluid Leve . 3 Condition of Blades. 4 Blade Pitch Operation. COMMENTS: CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 9
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CA4HC TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating Lethal Exhaust Gases this equipment. Failure to read and understand and comply with the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous injury to yourself and others. carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. This Owner's Manual has bee
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CA4HC TROWEL— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. switch in the OFF position, when the 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 al
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CA4HC TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fatigue, illness or taking medicine. ■ NEVER operate the trowel under the influence or drugs or WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING alcohol. Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious ■ Replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by become difficult to read. trained and qualifi
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CA4HC TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ When placing the trowel inside a truck-bed for transport, ■ NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage always tie-down the trowel. may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction. ■ ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the ■ NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings trowel. while starting or operating this equipment. ■ AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag Mainten
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P O W E R CA4HC TROWEL— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The CA4HC walk-behind trowel is equipped with a number of operation, safety and maintenance decals. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. P/N 2942 WHITE TEXT 13” WARNING To avoid injury, you MUST read and understand P/N 1848 operator’s manual before using this machine. BELT DRIVE CLOCKWISE This machine to be operated by MODEL qualified SERIAL NO. personnel only.
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CA4HC TROWEL— GENERAL INFORMATION Intended Use Spider Operate the CA4HC Trowel, tools and components in accordance The vertical output shaft of the gearbox connects to a machined with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools for hub called the spider. The spider has 4 arms that extend outward stated operation is considered contrary to designated use. The that are used for attachment of blades or other accessories. risk of such use lies entirely with the user. The manufacturer
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CA4HC TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 6 Figure 3. Controls and Components 8 5 9 14 1 18 17 4 7 3 19 15 16 20 10 2 11 13 12 Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, 10. Guard Ring – Helps protect the rotating blades from for the CA4HC TROWEL. Listed below is a brief explanation of damage and helps protect the operator from injury. NEVER each control or component put hands or feet inside the guard ring when engine is running. NEVER attempt to lift the trowel by the guard
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CA4HC TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE 3 11 13 12 Figure 4. Honda GX120 Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 5. Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and the flow of fuel. filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's engine 6. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The cold weather conditions. The choke enriches t
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CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES 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 21766 Rev A (Standard Handle), or Instruction sheet p/n 21849 Rev A (Folding Quick 1 4 Pitch Handle) provides further details for the handle assembly. Handle Tube Installation (All Models) 2 1. Install the handle tub
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CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES 1 3 4 2 1 Throttle Lever 2 Throttle Cable 3 Idle Detent 4 Thumbwheel Adjuster Figure 8. Throttle Cable Adjust Figure 10. "No Pitch" Position (Quick Pitch Handle) Pitch Cable Installation 1. Expose the pitch cable to maximum by adjusting the handle pitch to the "no pitch", counter-clockwise position (Standard 2. Remove any nuts from the pitch cable end. Insert the cable Handle)(Figure 9). Pivot the pitch handle forward or no through the yoke eyelet, (Figure 11).
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CA4HC TROWEL— HANDLE ASSEMBLIES 2. Move the Quick Pitch™ handle toward's the operator's Quick Pitch™ Handle Assembly position and unfold the upper handle bar away from the If your CA4HC TROWEL is equipped with a folding upper handle engine into the upright position. Re-insert the swing bolt (Figure 12), you will need to unfold and adjust the trowel handle so that it fits through the slot in the hinge plate. Turn the T- to the upright position prior to operation. It was assembled at the handle
