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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
BA-SERIES
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL
Revision #6 (07/06/10)
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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, dependingonhowoftenyoudothistype of
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BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/06/10) — PAGE 3
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— TABLE OF CONTENTS HONDA GX240K1QA2 ENGINE Here's How To Get Help ............................................ 3 Air Cleaner Assy. ................................................68-69 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Camshaft Assy. .................................................. 70-71 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 5 Carburetor Assy. ................................................72-73 Training Chec
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— 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 Informati
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BA-SERIES 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 sy
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— 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 Kill Switch Operation. 6 Clutch Operation COMMENTS: BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/06/10) — PAGE 7
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— 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 confine
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— 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 trowel is not in use. protection. 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 maximu
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust CAUTION: manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow Failure to follow instructions in this manual may these parts to cool before servicing lead to serious injury or even death! This the trowel. equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the BA-Series walk-behind trowel. ■ High T emperatures –
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— 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. ■ Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace ■ ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear broken parts. before star
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P R O B O W O I O S P E K C DL L E O N E N A F C , I H C R R ™ I E T H E TE D C I BA-SERIES TROWEL— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The BA-Series walk-behind trowel is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Figure 1 below illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. CAUTION WARNING! DO NOT LIFT MACHI
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL) Side View Figure 2. BA-Series Trowel Dimensions Table 1. BA-Series Trowel Specifications A– Height (Lifting Hook) 34.5 in (876.2 mm) B– Height Engagement Lever) 41.1 in (1,044.2 mm) C–Width 46.0 (1,168.4 mm) 75.2 (1,910.1 mm) D–Length Weight – Operating See Table 3 Sound Pressure 97 db 2 Vibration 2.5g (24.5 m/s ) Ring Diameter 46 in (117 cm) Number of Blades 3 or 4 Blade Tip Speed – FPM (m/s) 1,478 fpm (7.5 m/s) Rotor – RPM (Gasoline) 60 to 125 Path Wid
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINES) Table 2. Specifications (Engines & Electric Motor) M2 odelH2 ONDA GX240K1QARr OBIN EH-25- Electric Moto Air-cooled 4 stroke, Single Air-cooled 4 stroke, Single Type Cylinder, OHV, Horizontal Cylinder, OHV, Horizontal N/A Shaft Gasoline Engine Shaft Gasoline Engine 2.90 in. X 2.30 in. 2.95 in. X 2.24 in. Bore X Stroke N/A (73 mm x 58 mm) (75 mm x 57 mm) Dc isplacement 1c 4.81 c 1A 5.31 c N/ M. ax Output8. .0 H.P./3600 R.P.M8P .5 H.P./4000 R.P.M 2.0 H Eng
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— GENERAL INFORMATION BA-Series Walk-Behind Trowel Familiarization Blades The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are rotated This walk-behind trowel is designed for the floating and around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (8 finishing of concrete slabs. inches wide), float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches Take a walk around the trowel. Take notice of all the major wide). This trowel comes equipped with either three or four components (se
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 4 5 3 6 2 1 QUICK PITCH ™ HANDLE 7 8 13 4 9 5 11 3 6 2 20 12 8 7 15 Figure 3. BA-Series Walk-Behind Trowels STANDARD HANDLE 13 14 18 10 16 17 PAGE 16 — BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/06/10) W W PRELOAD PRELOAD TRIM TRIM INDICA INDICAT TO OR R F FINISH INISH J COMBO COMBO FINISH FINISH B C COMBO OMBO
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, for the BA-Series trowel. Listed below is a brief explanation of 15. Engine – This trowel uses Honda, Robin and Briggs and each control or component Stratton type gasoline engines. 1. Quick Pitch™ Control Handle – To adjust the pitch of 16. Trowel Arm – NEVER operate the trowel with a bent, the blades, grasp the handle then squeeze and either move broken or out of adjustment trowel ar
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BA-SERIES TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE HONDA engine shown. Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 5. Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and 6. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel manual for instructions & details of operation and servicin
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BA-SERIES TROWEL — 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 i
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BA-SERIES TROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Figure 9. Throttle Cable Connection (ROBIN) 4. Tighten cable clamp screw and swivel stop screw. 5. After the cable has been installed on the engine, adjust Figure 11. Engine Kill Wire Connection and tighten operator position of the handle to lock the throttle cable at the proper length. Pitch Cable Installation 6. Adjust cable tension by rotating the barrel adjuster. (Figure 1. Expose the pitch cable to maximum by adjusting the handle 10) pitch to t
