Multiquip 8FP Series - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #1 (10/27/06) PAGE 3
STOW FLOOR PLANERS 8FP SERIES
Table Of Contents................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Parts Ordering Procedures ................................................................................................................... 6
Notice to Operators............................................................................................................................... 7-8
Operator Instructional Data Sheet ........................................................................................................ 9
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance, Repair and Storage..................................................................................................... 13
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Removing the Floor Planer from the Pallet........................................................................................ 14
Before Starting the Engine.................................................................................................................... 14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Crankcase with Oil ......................................................................... 14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Fuel Tank ....................................................................................... 15
Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................... 15
Flail Design and Application .............................................................................................................. 16-18
Spacers Washers .............................................................................................................................. 18
Flair Drum Rods................................................................................................................................. 18-19
Flail Drum Design and Application..................................................................................................... 20
Installing Flails on the Two Section Drum ......................................................................................... 21-23
Installing a Loaded Drum On the Driveshaft...................................................................................... 23-24
Transporting the Floor Planer............................................................................................................ 24
Starting the 8FP/E on the Jobsite...................................................................................................... 25-26
Starting the 8FP/G on the Jobsite ..................................................................................................... 27
Operating the 8FP/E and 8FG/G Floor Planers on the Jobsite ......................................................... 27-31
Stopping the 8FP/E Floor Planer on the Jobsite ............................................................................... 31
Stopping the 8FP/G Floor Planer on the Jobsite............................................................................... 31
Service .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Preventative Maintenance Check List ............................................................................................... 31-32
Checking V-Belt Tension and Alignment ........................................................................................... 32
Installing a Replacement V-Belt or Pulley ......................................................................................... 33
Installing Replacement Bearing on the V-Belt Side........................................................................... 35-37
Installing Replacement Bearing on the Outboard Side ..................................................................... 37-39
Lubrication Requirements.................................................................................................................. 39
Aligning the Caster Wheels ............................................................................................................... 40
Checking Driveshaft Runout .............................................................................................................. 41
Engine Service................................................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 44
Electric Motor ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Gasoline Engine ................................................................................................................................ 44
Operational Problems ........................................................................................................................ 44-45