Multiquip HPHA36C5H - Manual (Page 23)

HPHA36C5H WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (07/06/10) — PAGE 23
HPHA36C5H TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
CONTROLS
Safety Stop Switch
This trowel has been equipped with a centrifugal safety stop
switch.
(Figure 19)
Gearbox Oil
1. Determine if the gearbox oil is low by checking the oil
sight/fill plug. Oil level should be showing. See Figure 18.
Figure 19. Centrifugal Safety Stop Switch
GEARBOX
DRAIN
PLUG
OIL SIGHT/
FILL PLUG
NEVER! disable or disconnect the
safety stop switch. It is provided for
operator safety. Injury may result if it
is disabled, disconnected or
improperly maintained.
NOTE
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
switches should be tested every time the engine is started.
See
page 25 for procedures to check the operation of the Safety Stop
Switch.
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.
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.
Figure 18. Gearbox
2. Fill with type ISO 680 (P/N 10139) gearbox lubricant as
required. Gearbox capacity is 26 oz.
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.