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BA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/19/04) — PAGE 23
BA-SERIES TROWEL— PRE-INSPECTION
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.
Hand Clutch
Some finisher models are equipped with a
hand operated
clutch
. These units are not equipped with an Engine-Off 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.
Figure 20. Centrifugal Engine-Off Switch
GEARBOX
DRAIN
PLUG
OIL SIGHT/
FILL PLUG
NOTE
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 lubrication oil begins to seep out as the drain plug is
being removed, then it can be assumed that the gearbox
has a sufficient amount of oil.
3. If lubrication oil does not seep out as the drain plug is
being removed, fill with type ISO 680 (Whiteman P/N 10139)
gearbox lubricant oil until the oil filler hole overflows.
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.
NEVER
disable or disconnect the
Engine-Off Switch. It is provided for
operator safety. Injury may result if it
is disable, disconnected or
improperly maintained.
Centrifugal Type Engine-Off Switch
(Figure 20) 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).
This trowel has been equipped with a safety Engine-Off switch or
a hand operated clutch. Safety Engine-Off switches or hand
clutches should be tested every time the engine is started.
Safety Engine-Off Switches
CONTROLS
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
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
.