Multiquip B46-SERIES - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — B-46 WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/12)
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PRE-INSPECTION
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish
with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO
NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to
refuel the trowel if the engine is
hot! or
running .
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
secure away from the engine before performing
maintenance or adjustments on the machine.
Figure 22. Centrifugal "Kill" Switch
V-Belt Check
A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance
of the trowel. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V-
belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
Belt Guard Check
Check for damage, loose or missing hardware.
Blade Check
Check for worn or damaged blades. Check to see if one blade is
worn out while the others look new. If this is the case there could
be a blade pitch problem. Refer to the maintenance section of
this manual for blade pitch adjustment procedure. Replace any
worn blades.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
NEVER disable or disconnect the safety "kill" switch. It is
provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it is disabled,
disconnected or improperly maintained.
CONTROLS
Centrifugal Type "Kill" Switch
(Figure 22) The switching mechanism of this switch should
operate freely and should
always be kept in this condition. With
the switch in the OFF position, the engine should not start or run.
The purpose of this switch is to stop the engine in a runaway
situation, (i.e. the operator releasing the handle during operation).
Safety-Stop "Kill" Switches
This trowel has been equipped with a safety "kill" switch. This
switch should be tested every time the engine is started.
1 Gear Box
2 Oil Sight/Fill Plug
3 Drain Plug
2. If lubrication oil begins to seep out as the drain plug is
being removed, then it can be assumed that the gearbox
has a sufficient amount of oil.
3. If lubrication oil does not seep out as the drain plug is
being removed, fill with type ISO 680 (Whiteman P/N 10139)
gearbox lubricant oil until the oil filler hole overflows.
1. Determine if the gearbox oil is low by removing the oil
plug located on the side of the gearbox. (Figure 21) This
plug will be marked by the "
check " decal. The correct level
of the lubrication oil should be to the bottom of the fill plug.
Gearbox Oil
Figure 21. Gearbox
1 "Kill" Switch (Safety Stop)
2 "ON" Position
3 "OFF" Position