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1a operations, 10 steering, 11 pitch adjustment – EDCO 446 User Manual

Page 10: 1a-10, 1a-11, 12 periodic maintenance schedule, 13 trowel gearbox

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E-POWERTROWELS-IP-0911.5

Printed in USA

©2011

TVW

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100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326
Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326
Website: www.edcoinc.com
Email: [email protected]

1.10 Steering

Push down

on the handle to

move the rotor assembly to the
right.

Pull up

on the handle assembly

to move the rotor assembly to
the left.

1.11 Pitch Adjustment

When changing or setting the pitch of the machine be sure that the machine is at a complete stop. On ma-
chines equipped with standard pitch, turn the pitch control knob clockwise to increase the pitch and turn it
counter-clockwise to decrease the pitch. On machines equipped with positive pitch pull the pitch control
handle up to increase the pitch and push the handle down to decrease the pitch.

1A

OPERATIONS

1A-10


1.12 Periodic Maintenance Schedule

The chart below lists basic engine maintenance. Refer to engine manufacturer’s Operation Manual for ad-
ditional information on engine maintenance. A copy of the engine Operator’s Manual was supplied with the
machine when it was shipped.

1.13 Trowel Gearbox

Check gearbox sight glass for correct oil level daily (every 8 hours). Add oil if oil level is below the bottom
third of the sight glass. The gearbox oil level should only be checked when the gearbox is in the level posi-
tion. To add oil, tilt trowel back and remove sight glass. Add oil through sight glass opening. Replace sight
glass and check oil level. Do NOT fi ll past the 3/4 full point. Use only Mobil oil SHC 634, ISO Grade 460,
Medium SAE 140 weight.

DAILY

EVERY 50

HOURS

EVERY 100

HOURS

EVERY 300

HOURS

GREASE TROWEL ARMS

CHECK OIL LEVEL IN GEARBOX

CHECK FUEL FILTER

INSPECT AIR FILTERS - REPLACE AS NEEDED

CHECK AND TIGHTEN EXTERNAL HARDWARE

CHECK AND ADJUST DRIVE BELTS

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

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