PERATOR SAFETY AND SERVICE MANUAL - MBW Inc.

1 OPERATOR'S SAFETY . AND SERVICE MANUAL . F24/4. For serial numbers 1740249 and above WALK BEHIND TROWELS. MBW, Inc. MBW (UK) Ltd. MBW France 250 Hartford Rd PO Box 440 Units 2 & 3 Cochrane Street d'Outreville Slinger, WI 53086-0440 Bolton BL3 6BN, England 11 rue Jean Baptiste N ron, Phone: (262) 644-5234 Phone: 01204 387784 60540 BORNEL. Fax: (262) 644-5169 Fax: 01204 387797 France L 18432/ Email: Phone: +33 (0) 3 44 07 15 96 MBW, Inc. 2007. Website: Fax +33 (0) 3 44 07 41 28 Printed in the USA. Email: TABLE OF CONTENTS. SAFETY Information .. 1 Fluid Levels .. 5. Engine Maintenance.. 5. Introduction .. 1. Engine Oil.. 5. SAFETY Precautions .. 1. Engine Speed.. 5. SAFETY Decals .. 1. Cleaning .. 5. Specifications.. 3 Lifting .. 5. Storage.. 5. Operation .. 4. Changing Trowel Blades .. 5. Introduction .. 4. Before Starting & Operating .. 4 SERVICE .. 7. Starting Engine.

2 4 Torque Chart .. 7. Operating .. 4 Parts Replacement Cycles and Tolerances .. 7. Blade Pitch Adjustment.. 4. Stopping Engine .. 4. Replacement Parts .. 8. Handle and Drive Assembly .. 9. Maintenance .. 5 Spider Assembly .. 10. Maintenance Schedule .. 5. Warranty .. 11. WARNING. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. SAFETY INFORMATION. Introduction SAFE DRESS: Do not wear loose clothing, rings, wristwatches, etc. near machinery. This SAFETY Alert Symbol is used to call attention to items or operations which may be dangerous to those operating or working with this equipment. The symbol can be found NOISE PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified throughout this MANUAL and on the unit. Please read these hearing protection devices.

3 Warnings and cautions, along with all decals, carefully EYE PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified before attempting to operate the unit. Make sure every eye shields, SAFETY glasses, and sweat bands. individual who operates or works with this equipment is familiar with all SAFETY precautions. FOOT PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified steel-tipped SAFETY shoes. WARNING. GENERAL WARNING. Indicates information HEAD PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified important to the proper operation of the SAFETY helmets. equipment. Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment and/or severe bodily injury or death. DUST PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified dust mask or respirator. CAUTION. OPERATOR: Keep children and bystanders GENERAL CAUTION. Indicates information off and away from the equipment. important to the proper operation of the equipment. Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment.

4 REFERENCES: For details on SAFETY rules and regulations in the United States, contact your local Occupational SAFETY and Health Administration (OSHA) office. Equipment SAFETY Precautions operated in other countries must be operated and serviced LETHAL EXHAUST GAS: An internal in accordance and compliance with any and all SAFETY combustion engine discharges carbon requirements of that country. The publication of these monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible SAFETY precautions is done for your information. MBW does gas. Death or serious illness may result if not by the publication of these precautions, imply or in any inhaled. Operate only in an area with proper way represent that these are the sum of all dangers present ventilation. NEVER OPERATE IN A near MBW equipment. If you are operating MBW. CONFINED AREA! equipment, it is your responsibility to insure that such operation is in full accordance with all applicable SAFETY DANGEROUS FUELS: Use extreme caution requirements and codes.

5 All requirements of the United when storing, handling and using fuels, as States Federal Occupational SAFETY and Health they are highly volatile and explosive in vapor Administration Act must be met when operated in areas that state. Do not add fuel while engine is running. are under the jurisdiction of that United States Department. Stop and cool the engine before adding fuel. DO NOT SMOKE! SAFETY Decals SAFETY GUARDS: It is the owner's Carefully read and follow all SAFETY decals. Keep them in responsibility to ensure that all guards and good condition. If decals become damaged, replace as shields are in place and in working order. required. If repainting the unit, replace all decals. Decals are available from authorized MBW distributors. Order the IGNITION SYSTEMS: Breakerless, magneto, decal set listed on the following page(s). and battery ignition systems can cause severe electrical shocks.

6 Avoid contacting these units or their wiring. -1- 16267. Start engine at idle only! WARNING NEVER place foot on guard ring. 16267.. WARNING .. 14770. ROTATING PARTS. can crush and cut. Keep hands away! 12573. 12573.. 01064 (Two Places). CAUTION. Read the Operating Instructions before operating this piece of equipment. Keep unauthorized and untrained people away from this equipment. ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make sure all guards and SAFETY devices are in place. Wear approved hearing protection, foot protection, eye protection and head protection. SHUT OFF the motor before servic- STOP. ing or cleaning. DO NOT RUN in an enclosed area. The engine produces carbon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS. Failure to comply could result in serious bodily injury. 13483. 13483. 12267. SAFETY Decals (Decal Set 16268). -2- SPECIFICATIONS. F24/4. Ring Size 24 (61cm). Engine Honda GX120 4hp (3kw).

7 Engine Speed 3400 rpm Trowel Speed 50-135 rpm Weight 125 lbs (57kg). Noise Level 85-105 dBA. Specifications subject to change without notice -3- OPERATION. Introduction 5. Place left hand on the handlebar SAFETY interlock switch and the other on the starter rope. Pull starter MBW equipment is intended for use in very severe rope repeatedly until engine starts. applications. They are powered by four cycle engines and are available in different sizes and a selection of engines. WARNING. This parts MANUAL contains only standard parts. Variations NEVER place foot on or near the guard ring when of these parts as well as other special parts are not included. starting. Contact your local MBW distributor for assistance in identifying parts not included in this MANUAL . 6. Move choke lever to open position. Before Starting & Operating 7. Allow engine to warm up for one or two minutes.

8 REMEMBER! It is the owner's responsibility to Operating communicate information on the safe use and proper operation of this unit to the operators. 1. Increase throttle to engage the clutch. Review ALL of the SAFETY Precautions listed on page 1 of 2. Set throttle to desired position to achieve the this MANUAL . appropriate trowel blade speed. 3. To move forward, push down on the right handle grip Familiarize yourself with the operation of the machine and pull up on the left handle grip. and confirm that all controls function properly. 4. To move backward, pull up on the right handle grip Know how to STOP the machine in case of an and push down on the left handle grip. emergency. 5. To move left, pull up on both handle grips. Make sure hands, feet, and clothing are at a safe 6. To move right, push down on both handle grips. distance from any moving parts.

9 Blade Pitch Adjustment NEW TROWELS - After assembling the handle, inspect the throttle connections and confirm the remote throttle is 1. To increase the pitch, rotate the tilt knob clockwise. actuating the engine throttle properly and all controls 2. To decrease the pitch, rotate the tilt knob function properly. counterclockwise. FUEL SUPPLY - The engines on MBW Power Trowels 3. Blades must be flat when using floating pan. require a good grade of unleaded automotive gasoline. See the engine owner's MANUAL for specific details. Stopping Engine ENGINE OIL - Check the oil level in the engine. Refer to 1. Move throttle to idle position. the Lubrication section of the engine owner's MANUAL . 2. Release the handlebar SAFETY interlock switch. AIR CLEANER - Check to make sure the element is in 3. Close the fuel valve. good condition and properly installed. FUEL FILTER - Check to make sure the element is in WARNING.

10 Good condition and properly installed. Replace element Always stop the engine before: if it is clogged or damaged. Adding fuel. Starting Engine Leaving the equipment unattended for any amount of time. 1. Open fuel valve. Before making any repairs or adjustments to the 2. Turn engine switch to ON . machine. 3. Set throttle to idle. 4. Choke engine if necessary (you may not need to choke a warm engine). -4- MAINTENANCE. WARNING CAUTION. Always exercise the stopping procedure before Always verify fluid levels and check for leaks after servicing or lubricating the unit. changing fluids. After servicing the unit, replace and fasten all Do not drain oil onto ground, into open streams, guards, shields, and covers to their original or down sewage drains. positions before resuming operation. Maintenance Schedule 10 HOURS OR 50 HOURS OR 100 HOURS OR 500 HOURS OR.