Multiquip EPOXY/M SERIES - Manual (Page 17)

EPOXY/M SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10) — PAGE 17
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL— GENERAL INFORMATION
EPOXY/M SERIES Walk-Behind Trowel Familiarization
This walk-behind trowel is designed for the floating and
finishing of concrete slabs.
Take a walk around the trowel. Take notice of all the major
components (see Figure 3, pages 16 and 17) like the engine,
blades, quick pitch control, air cleaner, centrifugal stop switch
etc. Check that there is always oil in the engine.
Read all the safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions will
be found throughout this manual and on the trowel. Keep all
safety information in good, readable condition. Operators should
be well trained on the operation and maintenance of the trowel.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat watered down section of
finished concrete that is free of any debris and other objects.
This trial test run will increase your confidence in using the trowel
and at the same time it will familiarize you with the trowel’s
controls. In addition you will understand how the trowel handles
under actual conditions.
Engines
This trowel is available with a 5.0 HP HONDA gasoline engine.
In addition, a 1.0 horsepower 115/230 VAC, single phase electric
motor is also available. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of your
engine. The engine manual is included with your trowel at the
time of shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest
Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the original manual
disappear.
Drive System
Power is transferred from the engine or electric motor to the
gearbox input shaft via a V-belt or pulley drive system. The pulley
engages using either a centrifugal or manual clutch. See page
23.
Gearbox
The gearbox is located beneath the engine and transfers power
to the rotor or spider assembly. The gearbox controls the
rotational speed of the trowel and is equipped with two shafts
(input and output).
Spider
The vertical output shaft of the gearbox connects to a cast hub
called the
spider . The spider has either 3 or 4 arms that extend
outward that are used for attachment of blades or other
accessories. Remember as the gearbox output shaft rotates so
does the spider assembly.
Moving the EPOXY/M SERIES Walk-Behind Trowel
This walk-behind trowel is designed to be moved and handled
in several ways. The easiest way to lift the trowel is to use the
auxiliary lifting tube that is attached to the main handle. See
page 24, Figure 19. When using the auxiliary tube, always use
two persons to lift the trowel.
Some models have a lifting bale (option) installed. A strap or
chain can be attached to the lifting bale, allowing a forklift or
crane to lift the trowel up onto a slab of concrete. Use a lifting
device of adequate lifting capacity to lift the trowel.
Training
For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST”
located in the front of this manual (Page 6). This checklist will
provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide training
to a new operator
Blades
The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are rotated
around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination (8
inches wide), float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches
wide). This trowel comes equipped with either three or four
blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and
attached to vertical rotating shaft by means of a
spider
assembly.
Centrifugal Stop Switch
In the event of a trowel runaway condition (operator releases
the handle), a
centrifugal stop switch , manual clutch or
micro-switch depending which trowel you have, will stop
the engine and bring the trowel to a halt.
CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION
NEVER attempt to lift the trowel by yourself. ALWAYS get
the assistance of another person to help lift the trowel or use
a crane or lifting device to move the trowel.