Flextool MQ WHITEMAN EHHNK5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...Y THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES Revision 3 05 03 21 P N 40010 OriginalVersion MODEL EHHNK5 RIDE ON TROWEL KOHLER 35HP DIESEL ENGINE To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts man...

Page 3: ...PAGE 2 EHHNK5 RIDE ONTROWEL OPERATION MANUAL REV 3 05 03 21 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING...

Page 4: ...cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular process and or material being cut or the composition of the tool being used review t...

Page 5: ...Warnings 3 Table of Contents 4 Training Checklist 5 Daily Pre Operation Checklist 6 Safety Information 7 13 Lifting and Transporting 14 17 Dimensions and Specifications 18 Noise and Vibration Emissio...

Page 6: ...l 3 Fuel system refueling procedure 4 Operation of spray and lights 5 Operation of controls machine not running 6 Safety controls safety stop switch operation 7 Emergency stop procedures 8 Startup of...

Page 7: ...ON MANUAL REV 3 05 03 21 DAILY PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Daily Pre Operation Checklist 1 Engine oil level 2 Radiator coolant level 3 Condition of blades 4 Blade pitch operation 5 Safety stop switch oper...

Page 8: ...ceded by one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Indicates a hazard...

Page 9: ...area P N 42971 P N 23808 P N 36099 P N 23700 WARNING Entanglement Crush Hazard DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed Serious bodily injury could result Keep hands and fingers clear of gears NO...

Page 10: ...ecals when they become difficult read Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties NEVER use...

Page 11: ...nel of concrete power trowels produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers AEM can be obtained for a fee by ordering through their website at www aem org Order FORM PT 160 ENGINE SAFETY WARN...

Page 12: ...s etc The battery contains combustible gases and liquids If these gases and liquids come into contact with a flame or spark an explosion could occur WARNING ALWAYS wear safety glasses when handling th...

Page 13: ...chine to unnecessary heights ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope TOWING SAFETY CAUTION Check with your local county or state safety towing regulations in add...

Page 14: ...or lead reclamation Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid When the life cycle of this equipment is over it is recommended that the trowel frame and all other metal...

Page 15: ...with float pans attached Before lifting make sure that the lift loops are not damaged ALWAYS make sure any lifting device has been properly secured to the lift loops of the trowel DO NOT lift the trow...

Page 16: ...e inspected prior to each use and removed from service immediately if any of the following conditions are found Holes tears cuts or snags Embedded particles Abrasive wear that exposes core fibers Miss...

Page 17: ...ting slings to the lift loops located on the left and right side of the trowel Figure 2 Figure 2 Lifting the Trowel WARNING ALWAYS inspect the lifting slings before each use NOTICE MAKE SURE the forkl...

Page 18: ...e down strap symbol Figure 4 on top of the left and right trowel guard rings Figure 4 Tie Down Strap Symbol 2 Attach suitable tie down straps to the trowel Route the tie down straps on both sides as s...

Page 19: ...ox Oil Type ISO 220 AGMA GR 5 EP Table 3 Engine Specifications Model Kohler KDW1404 Type Liquid cooled diesel engine Cylinders 4 Piston Displacement 1 372 cm3 83 72 cu in Bore Stroke 75 mm 77 6 mm 2 9...

Page 20: ...of the RMS root mean square values of amplitudes on each axis standardized to an 8 hour exposure period and obtained using operating conditions of the machine that generate the most repeatable but hi...

Page 21: ...power to the drive shaft and maintain the timing of the gearboxes without slippage EHHNK5 RIDE ON POWERTROWEL FAMILIARIZATION The EHHNK5 ride on power trowel is designed for the floating and finishin...

Page 22: ...lso pinched by the constantly rotating sheaves during startup Therefore wear on the belt occurs any time the engine idles as well as at every startup of the driven equipment This is where the Multi Cl...

Page 23: ...e seat 8 Steering Control Lever Left Side Moves the unit forward reverse left and right 9 Twin Pitch Control Left Side Adjusts the left side blade pitch Turn the crank as marked on its top surface to...

Page 24: ...5 gallons of diesel fuel 26 Fuel Tank Cap with Gauge Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank Remove to add fuel 27 Right Rear Light 20 watt LED light allows for nighttime and indoor work 28 Eng...

Page 25: ...f 3 5 quarts 3 3 liters of motor oil 8 Oil Fill Plug Remove to add engine oil Refer to Table 3 and Table 5 when adding engine oil 9 Oil Filter Spin on type filters oil for contaminants 10 Lifting Brac...

Page 26: ...at perform the following 1 Remove the seat from its protective wrapping 2 Insert the studs on the bottom of the seat through the holes in the mounting plate 3 Install and tighten the provided nuts NOT...

Page 27: ...NGINE OIL DIPSTICK ADD ENGINE OIL SAFE OPERATING OIL LEVEL 3 If engine oil is low add the correct amount of oil to bring it to a normal safe operating level See Table 5 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL 1 Look into t...

Page 28: ...cap and fill the tank with diesel fuel Figure 15 Fuel Gauge F U E L E F FUEL E F DANGER Handle fuel safely Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled NEVER smoke while refuel...

Page 29: ...the switch is working properly Remember to turn the key to the OFF position after stopping the trowel to prevent battery drain OFF START ON Figure 17 Indicator Lights 5 Keeping your foot off the righ...

Page 30: ...of concrete Practice edging and covering a large area 6 Test the operation of optional equipment like retardant spray and lights if equipped 7 Adjust the pitch of the blades This can be done while th...

Page 31: ...ustment 8 Lift the pitch adjustment handle on either side Once lifted that side is now disconnected from the Twin Pitch system 9 Adjust the pitch adjustment handle to match the opposite side 10 Lower...

Page 32: ...EAR OR 300 HRS EVERY 2 YEARS OR 500 HRS Engine Oil Check X Change X X Oil Filter Replace Every 200 hours Air Cleaner Check X Clean X 1 Change X Spark Arrester Clean X Fuel Filter Replace X 2 Fuel Hose...

Page 33: ...an cause unconsciousness and may result in DEATH CAUTION ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before servicing NEVER attempt any maintenance work on a hot engine ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil 100 Hours 1 R...

Page 34: ...Tap the paper filter element gently to dislodge debris DO NOT wash or use pressurized air to clean the paper filter element as this will damage the element 4 Inspect the paper filter element and repla...

Page 35: ...Hrs Every 500 Hrs Relube arms thrust collar steering linkage Grease X Remove clean reinstall and relube arms and thrust collar Clean X Check and replace if necessary arm bushings and thrust collar bu...

Page 36: ...hedule Location of Shots Interval Spiders 1 to 1 Every day Thrust Collars 1 Every day Pillow Blocks 1 Every day Pitch Levers 1 Once a month Pitch Towers 1 Every 6 months Spiders Daily Perform the foll...

Page 37: ...for the grease fitting on the remaining thrust collar THRUST COLLAR ZERK GREASE FITTING ZERK FITTING CAP Pillow Block Bearings Daily Perform the following lubrication procedure after every 8 hours of...

Page 38: ...1 3 for the grease fitting on the remaining pitch adjustment lever PITCH ADJUSTMENT LEVER ZERK FITTING CAP ZERK GREASE FITTING PitchTower Every 6 Months Perform the following lubrication procedure onc...

Page 39: ...a while the engine is running and the safety guard has been removed Keep fingers hands hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent bodily injury WARNING NEVER remove the drive belt guard c...

Page 40: ...CLUTCH UPPER DRIVE PULLEY SHORTER SCREWS 3 LONGER SCREWS 3 LEFT SIDE GEARBOX NOTICE The screws securing the CV joint to the lower drive pulley coupler are shorter than those securing the CV joint to t...

Page 41: ...the machine is in use The easiest and most consistent way to make adjustments to the trowel arm fingers is with the trowel arm adjustment tool P N 9177 It comes with all the hardware necessary to per...

Page 42: ...all remaining blades Trowel Arms Spider Plate Inspection A clean flat surface e g a 5 5 3 4 thick flat steel plate is essential for testing the trowel prior to and after adjustment Uneven spots in the...

Page 43: ...may be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main shaft of the gearbox 3 During reassembly apply Loctite 242 to the set screw and torque to 176 N m 130 ft lb JAM NUT GEARBOX SET SCREW Trowel Blade...

Page 44: ...striking exposed plumbing forms or rebar while in operation A bent trowel arm will prevent the blades from rotating in a smooth fluid motion If bent trowel arms are suspected examine for straightness...

Page 45: ...the trowel arm into the fixture channel Figure 48 A thin shim may be required to cover the blade holes on the trowel arm Be sure to align the trowel arm adjustment bolt with the fixture adjustment bol...

Page 46: ...12 based grease conforming to NLGI Grade 2 consistency Float Pan Installation Float pans are discs that attach to the trowel blades and allow early floating on wet concrete and easy movement from wet...

Page 47: ...isk due to wear or damage or is beyond life cycle reliability no longer cost effective to maintain and is to be decommissioned demolition and dismantlement the following procedure must be performed 1...

Page 48: ...oil too thick Refill engine crankcase with correct type of oil for winter environment Defective battery Replace battery Engine fires but stops soon as starter is switched off Fuel filter blocked Repl...

Page 49: ...manual Engine overheats Too much oil in engine crankcase Drain off engine oil down to uppermark on dipstick Entire cooling air system contaminated blocked Clean cooling air system and cooling fin area...

Page 50: ...adjustment of the trowel arms contact Parts Department Bent trowel arms Check the spider assembly for bent trowel arms If one of the arms is even slightly bent replace it immediately Trowel arm bushi...

Page 51: ...kage found at the base of the handle Contact your MQ field service manager for instructions Worn components Check for wear of steering bearings and linkage components Replace if necessary Operating po...

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