36” WALK BEHIND POWER TROWEL ITEM: 61024 & 61025 OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL: KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR SAFETY WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. WRITE THE PRODUCT’S SERIAL NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE MANUAL NEAR THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (OR MONTH AND YEAR OF PURCHASE IF PRODUCT HAS NO NUMBER).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. SAFETY The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
OPERATION THROTTLE LEVER ASSEMBLY HIGH & LOW TURN WHEEL SAFE SWITCH ENGINE DECELERATION MACHINE OIL ENTRANCE BLADE GUARD RING BEFORE STARTING check the following: Oil level in engine Oil level in gearbox Fuel level Condition of air filter Condition of fuel lines Condition of trowel arms and blades Condition of ring guards Label descriptions Handle height to suit operator To prevent uncontrolled spinning of the trowel, the engine control module is designed to shut off the engine under certain conditio
OPERATION Start Up ← 1. Open the Flameout switch. 2. Open the Safe Switch to “ON” ← ← 3. Open the Fuel Switch ← 5. Put the Oil Door Switch in the middle position 4 ← 4.
OPERATION 6. With one hand on the buttress handle, draw the engine handle with the other. 8. Adjust the blades to the proper height. 9. With both hands hold the handle, then adjust the switch of the Oil Door to the proper running sped for operation. 10. To turn off, put the switch of the Oil Door to “L”. Put the Safe Switch to “Close”, then put the blades to level position. 5 ← 7. Warm up the engine for three to five minutes first, then open the block wind door.
OPERATION WARNING: ALWAYS test the function of the engine control module before operating the trowel. DO NOT operate the trowel if the engine control module is not functioning properly. Choose correct blade type and attach blades to trowel arms. Do not mix float or finish blades with combination blades. CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust handle height on the trowel while it is running. WARNING: Allow the muffler to cool before cleaning or servicing the machine.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL: Drain oil while the engine is still warm. Remove the oil fill plug and drain cap to drain oil. Install drain cap. Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil up to the level of the plug opening. AIR CLEANER: Service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction. NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage will occur. NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. A fire or explosion could result.
MAINTENANCE BELT REPLACEMENT: The trowel is equipped with a self-adjusting clutch. This clutch automatically tightens the belt and compensates for belt wear. Replace the belt if the clutch can no longer tighten belt enough to engage gearbox without slipping. To replace the drive belt: Disconnect the spark plug lead. WARNING: To avoid accidental starting of the engine, always disconnect the spark plug lead before working on machine. Loosen the screws and remove the belt guard.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PRECAUTIONS The trowel manufacturer has no direct control over machine application, operation, inspection, lubrication, or maintenance. Therefore, it is your responsibility to use good safety practices in these areas. Do not use the trowel for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications. Know the capabilities and limitations of the trowel. Walk around the trowel.
PRECAUTIONS Never operate a trowel with a damaged or worn electrical cord. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current load. When trowel is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are marked for outdoor use. Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep open flame or sparks away. See the manufacturer’s instructions when servicing the batteries, when using jumper cables, or when using a battery charger. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.