Multiquip JA-SERIES - Manual (Page 23)

JA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 23
JA-SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
Fuel Check
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 .
Explosive Fuel
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.
CONTROLS
Safety Kill Switches
This trowel has been equipped with a safety kill switch or a hand
operated clutch. Safety kill switches or hand clutches should be
tested every time the engine is started.
Centrifugal Type Kill Switch
The switching mechanism of this switch (Figure 20) 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).
NOTE
NEVER! disable or disconnect the kill switch.
It is provided for operator safety. Injury may
result if it is disabled, disconnected or
improperly maintained.
Hand Clutch
Some finisher models are equipped with a hand operated
clutch. These units are not equipped with a safety kill switch. The
unit automatically stops rotating when the clutch lever is released.
DO NOT let the machine sit unused with the engine at high speed
for an extended period of time. It will cause premature belt wear
or may destroy the belt. Always set the engine speed to idle when
the hand clutch is disengaged.
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.
Gearbox Oil
1. Determine if the gearbox oil is low by removing the oil
plug located on the side of the gearbox. This plug will be
marked by the "
check " decal. See (Figure 19). The correct
level of the lubrication oil should be to the bottom of the fill
plug.
Figure 19. Gearbox
2. If oil does not reach the middle of the sight glass fill with
type ISO 680 (Whiteman P/N 10139) gearbox lubricant oil
until the oil level reaches the middle of the sight glass.
Figure 20. Centrifugal Kill Switch
GEARBOX
DRAIN
PLUG
OIL SIGHT/
FILL PLUG
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.