Multiquip STR46SPVG - Manual (Page 35)

STR46SPVG • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (07/09/07) — PAGE 35
STR46SPVG — MAINTENANCE
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Figure 33. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation
These round discs sometimes referred to as "pans" attach to the
spiders arms and allow early floating on wet concrete and easy
movement from wet to dry areas. They are also very effective in
embedding large aggregates and surface hardeners.
Installing Pans Onto Finisher Blades 3 . Attach the blade tie-downs (Item #3) to the far side of
the Z-Clip brackets (Item #4) with tie-down knobs (Item
#2) as shown in Figure 33.
4. Check to make certain that the blade edges are secured
under the Z-Clips and the tie-downs are secured com-
pletely over the edges of the blade bar before the
machine is put back into operatio
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Refer to Figure 33 when installing pans onto finisher blades.
Decommissioning Trowel/Components
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. If
the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable
safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost
effective to maintain, (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to
be decommissioned, (demolition and dismantlement), the
following procedure must take place:
1. Drain all fluids completely. These may include oil,
gasoline, hydraulic oil and antifreeze. Dispose of prop-
erly in accordance with local and governmental regulations.
Never pour on ground or dump down drains or sewers.
2. Remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead
reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling
batteries that contain sulfuric acid, reference "Rules for
Safe Operation", battery section.
3. The remainder can be brought to a salvage yard or metal
reclamation facility for further dismantling.
CAUTION - Installing Float/Finishing Pans
ALWAYS install pans either on the work area or on an area
that is next to and level with the work area. DO NOT lift the
trowel when the pans are attached.
1. Lift trowel just enough to slide pan under blades. Lower
finisher onto pan with blades (Item #1) adjacent to Z-
Clips (Item #4).
2. Rotate blades into position under Z-Clips. Ensure that
the blades are rotated in the direction of travel when the
machine is in operation or use the engine to rotate the
blades into position.
Long Term Storage
For storage of the trowel for over 30 days, the following is
required:
■ Run the engine until the fuel in the carburetor is
completely consumed.
■ Remove the battery.
■ Completely drain fuel from fuel tank, fuel line and
carburetor.
■ Completely drain used oil from the engine crankcase and
fill with fresh clean oil, then follow the procedures
described in the engine manual for engine storage.
■ Remove spark plug and add 1 oz. (30 ml) of motor oil
into cylinder. Crank engine 3 to 4 times so that oil reaches
all internal parts.
■ Clean exterior with a cloth soaked in clean oil.
■ Clean dirt and debris from engine body and muffler areas.
■ Store unit covered with plastic sheet in moisture and
dust-free location out of direct sunlight .