Husqvarna Wacker Neuson MCT36-5, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...5100046425 01 0918 Operator s Manual Walk Behind Trowel MCT36 5 CN EN ...

Page 3: ...e reference record the serial number in the space provided below You will need the serial number when requesting parts or service for this machine Machine documentation From this point forward in this documentation Wacker Neuson Machinery China Co Ltd will be referred to as Wacker Neuson Keep a copy of the Operator s Manual with the machine at all times For spare parts information please see your ...

Page 4: ...cker Neuson factory installed components Your machine may vary depending on the requirements of your specific region Manufacturer s approval This manual contains references to approved parts attachments and modifications The following definitions apply Approved parts or attachments are those either manufactured or provided by Wacker Neuson Approved modifications are those performed by an authorize...

Page 5: ...ifting the Machine 16 4 Operation 17 4 1 New Machine Set up 17 4 2 Preparing the Machine for First Use 17 4 3 Recommended Fuel Gasoline 17 4 4 Installing the Blades 18 4 5 Installing the Handle 19 4 6 Adjusting the Handle 21 4 7 Controls 21 4 8 Operation Elements 22 4 9 Pre operation Checks 22 4 10 Starting the Engine 23 4 11 Stopping the Engine 25 4 12 Position of the Operator 26 4 13 Operation 2...

Page 6: ...icing the Air Cleaner 34 5 7 Checking Replacing the Spark Plug 36 5 8 Cleaning the Sediment Cup 37 5 9 Adjusting the Idle Speed 38 5 10 Replacing the Belt 39 5 11 Trowel Lubrication 40 5 12 Storing the Machine 40 6 Troubleshooting 41 7 Technical Data 44 7 1 Dimensions 44 7 2 Engine 44 7 3 Trowel 45 ...

Page 7: ...ntial personal hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury To avoid death or serious injury from this type of hazard obey all safety messages that follow this signal word WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury T...

Page 8: ...is not covered under warranty The following are some examples of misuse Using the machine as a ladder support or work surface Using the machine to carry or transport passengers or equipment Using the machine to finish inappropriate materials such as slurries sealers or epoxy finishes Operating the machine outside of factory specifications Operating the machine in a manner inconsistent with all war...

Page 9: ...truction on how to properly use the machine Are familiar with required safety devices The machine must not be accessed or operated by Children People impaired by alcohol or drugs Application area Be aware of the application area Keep unauthorized personnel children and pets away from the machine Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equipment and personnel in the application...

Page 10: ...ved by Wacker Neuson Safe operating practices When operating this machine Remain aware of the machine s moving parts Keep hands feet and loose clothing away from the machine s moving parts Do not operate a machine in need of repair Do not consume the operating fluids used in this machine Depending on your machine model these operating fluids may include water wetting agents fuel gasoline diesel ke...

Page 11: ...d adjustments shall be completed by a qualified technician Turn off the machine before performing maintenance or making repairs Machine modifications When servicing or maintaining the machine Use only accessories attachments that are approved by Wacker Neuson Do not defeat safety devices Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of Wacker Neuson Replacing parts and labels Repl...

Page 12: ...y toed footwear In addition before servicing or maintaining the machine Tie back long hair Remove all jewelry including rings After use Stop the engine when the machine is not being operated Close the fuel valve on engines equipped with one when the machine is not being operated Ensure that the machine will not tip over roll slide or fall when not being operated Store the machine properly when it ...

Page 13: ... When refueling the engine Clean up any spilled fuel immediately Refill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area Reinstall the fuel tank cap after refueling Do not smoke Do not refuel a hot or running engine Do not refuel the engine near sparks or open flames Use suitable tools for refueling for example a fuel hose or funnel Do not refuel if the machine is positioned in a truck fitted with a plasti...

Page 14: ...wc_si001082en fm 14 Labels MCT36 5 CN 2 Labels 2 1 Label Locations A C D D E B C wc_gr015066 ...

Page 15: ...ry to yourself and others WARNING Hot surface B WARNING Hand injury if caught in moving belt Always replace belt guard C WARNING Cutting hazard Keep hands and feet away from blades Always replace blade guard D NOTICE Lifting point E WARNING Personal injury hazard Do not lift the trowel overhead with a float pan attached as the pan could fall off and strike personnel working in the vicinity ...

Page 16: ...d the chosen lifting object Lifting the machine mechanically 1 Stop the engine 2 See Dimensions and Weight for the weight of the machine and be sure that the lifting device s can safely lift the weight 3 Attach a hook harness or cable to the lifting bracket on the machine and lift as desired CAUTION Do not lift the machine solely by the handle The component may fail causing the machine to fall pos...

Page 17: ...line with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher Observe the following regarding fuel Use only fresh clean gasoline Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture Do not allow dirt or water to enter the fuel tank Occasionally there may be a light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging...

Page 18: ...other service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under warranty 4 4 Installing the Blades NOTICE Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged i e do NOT put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter trowel 1 When install...

Page 19: ...op wires are routed through the smaller tube g on the bottom of the handle The pitch control cable is routed through the main handle tube 2 Remove the two bolts h and two nuts from the bottom end of the handle 3 Route the pitch control cable out the slot in the bottom of the handle 4 Install the handle to the handle base j 5 Install the two bolts and two nuts to secure the handle to the handle bas...

Page 20: ...cable A special bend at the end of the solid wire cable allows it to slip into the hole on the engine s throttle lever No special hardware is required for this installation NOTICE Loosen the throttle lever pivot nut t when operating the throttle via a remote control Final assembly and check 1 Connect the electrical wires from the handle to the electrical wires from the engine 2 Start the engine an...

Page 21: ... right side of the handle 2 Adjust the handle up or down to the desired position 3 Tighten the handle adjustment knob to secure the handle in position 4 7 Controls a wc_gr014639 Ref Description Ref Description a Pitch control knob c Throttle lever b Handle adjustment knob d Centrifugal stop a b c d wc_gr014640 ...

Page 22: ...o the stature of operator through the pitch control assembly 4 9 Pre operation Checks Before starting the machine perform these pre operation checks according to the information in this manual Check the following Oil level in engine Oil level in gearbox Fuel level Condition of air filter Condition of fuel lines Condition of trowel arms and blades Condition of ring guard Label descriptions Handle h...

Page 23: ...o the CLOSED position d If the engine is warm or the air temperature is high move the choke lever to the OPEN position e as soon as the engine starts 3 Move the throttle lever f away from the SLOW position g about 1 3 of the way h to the FAST position This procedure continues on the next page wc_gr014543 a b wc_gr014544 c d e wc_gr014545 f g h ...

Page 24: ... the starter grip gently NOTICE Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter 6 If the choke lever m has been moved to the CLOSED n position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 7 Adjust the throttle lever the desired position to set the engine speed wc_gr014546 j k wc_gr014547 wc_gr01454...

Page 25: ...t down quickly simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position Under normal shut down circumstances perform the following procedure 1 Move the throttle lever a to the SLOW position b 2 Turn the engine switch c to the OFF position d 3 Turn the fuel valve lever e to the OFF position f wc_gr014549 a b wc_gr014550 c d wc_gr014551 e f ...

Page 26: ... NOTICE Do not attempt to adjust the handle height on the trowel while it is running 3 Adjust the blade pitch angle by turning the pitch control knob See Controls Turn the pitch control knob clockwise to increase pitch and counterclockwise to decrease pitch 4 Start the engine and engage the blades by increasing the engine speed Set the speed with the throttle on the handle to the appropriate speed...

Page 27: ...f valleys in the slab surface For example in the illustration the second set of work passes 2 is 90 to the first set of work passes 1 WARNING Personnel other than the trowel operator should not be allowed in the work area as severe injury can occur from contact with operating trowel blades Do not attempt to clean service or perform adjustments on the trowel while it is running wc_gr014739 a b c d ...

Page 28: ... accident occurs while the machine is operating follow the procedure below 1 Stop the engine 2 Close the fuel valve 3 Remove the machine from the job site using correct lifting techniques 4 Clean concrete from the blades and the machine 5 Contact the rental yard or machine owner for further instructions ...

Page 29: ...20 hours of use at which time a mechanic or authorized repair shop should complete all of the recommended checks in the schedule on the following pages The chart is handy for keeping a record of the maintenance performed 2 Regular service according to the schedule on the following pages will prolong the life of the trowel and prevent expensive repairs 3 Keeping the trowel clean and free from debri...

Page 30: ...gine Air cleaner Check clean x Replace x1 Air intake line Check x Replace 2 years Combustion chamber Clean x2 Cooling fins Clean x x x x x Engine oil Check level x Change x x Engine oil filter Replace x x Engine wiring Check x Fan belt Check tightness x x Replace 500 hours Fuel filter Check clean x x x x Replace x x Fuel line Check Every two years replace if necessary2 Fuel tank strainer Clean x2 ...

Page 31: ...er neck b 3 Check the oil level shown on the dipstick Note In the cross sectional view in the graphic the upper c and lower d oil levels are noted 4 If the oil level is low fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil 5 Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely Drivetrain Clutch pulley operation Check x Spider plate assembly Check x Lubricate x x V belt Check x Blades Check x G...

Page 32: ... sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash pour it on the ground or pour it down a drain 5 With the engine in a level position fill to the outer edge of the filler hole with the recommended oil A cross sectional view of the appropriate oil level e is shown NOTICE Running the engine at a low oil level can cause engine damage 6 Sc...

Page 33: ...the assembly 3 Remove the foam air filter element d from the paper filter e 4 Inspect both air filter elements If either of the elements are dirty or damaged see Servicing the Air Cleaner 5 If equipped with an oil bath air cleaner also check the oil level 6 If the air filter elements are clean and the oil level is acceptable assemble the air cleaner by reversing the steps in this procedure a b c d...

Page 34: ...ill allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear 1 Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover a and remove the cover 2 Remove the wing nut b from the air filter assembly c and remove the assembly 3 Remove the foam air filter element d from the paper air filter element e 4 Inspect both air filter elements Clean them if they are dirty and replace them if they are damaged This procedu...

Page 35: ... warm soapy water rinse and allow it to dry thoroughly Alternatively clean the filter element in a nonflammable solvent and allow it to dry Dip the filter element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the foam 6 Using a moist rag wipe any dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover Be careful to prevent dirt from...

Page 36: ...th a suitable gauge The gap c should be 0 70 to 0 80 mm 0 028 to 0 031 in Correct the gap if necessary by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Make sure the spark plug washer is in good condition 6 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading NOTICE The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for normal engine operating temperatures A loose spark plug can overheat ...

Page 37: ...onflammable solvent and dry them thoroughly 4 Place the O ring in the fuel valve 5 Install the sediment cup and tighten it securely 6 Move the fuel valve to the ON position and check for leaks Replace the O ring if there is any leakage WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Keep heat sparks and flame away Handle fuel only outdoo...

Page 38: ...djusting the Idle Speed 1 Start the engine outdoors and allow it to warm up to operating temperature 2 Move the throttle lever to its slowest position 3 Turn the throttle stop screw a to obtain the standard idle speed of 1400 150 r min wc_gr014553 a ...

Page 39: ...slipping To replace the drive belt 1 Disconnect the spark plug lead 2 Loosen the screws and remove the belt guard 3 Slowly turn the pulley a and roll the belt b off Note The clutch and the pulley are aligned at the factory and neither should be removed during belt replacement 4 Install the new belt 5 Reinstall the belt guard using the washers and screws WARNING To avoid accidental starting of the ...

Page 40: ... the oil quantity and type 5 12 Storing the Machine The following steps should be taken to prepare the machine for extended storage 1 Close the fuel shut off valve 2 Siphon excess gasoline from the tank 3 Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel This will use up all the fuel in the carburetor and prevent formation of deposits due to evaporation of fuel 4 Remove the spark plug and pour 60 mL...

Page 41: ...ther engine problems refer to engine manual Starts but no high speed Engine problems Throttle cable broken or seized Throttle lever and connectors loose or out of adjustment Clutch shoes worn Starts at high speed will not slow down Same as above Engine will not stop Safety switch wire or connectors not making good contact Micro switch burned out Engine starts but will not turn blades at any speed ...

Page 42: ...olts incorrectly set Main shaft bent Pitch controls will not operate blades Cable broken or out of adjustment Pressure plate assembly contaminated with concrete debris Slot screw missing under side of handle Spider plate seized Pressure plate and or yoke arm broken or badly worn Hand crank adjuster malfunctioning Belt wearing rapidly Belt is too tight Pulley out of alignment Wrong belt defective b...

Page 43: ...wc_tx004559en fm 43 MCT36 5 CN Troubleshooting Blades will not turn Yoke arm broken Key sheared Gearbox malfunction Problem Symptom Reason Remedy ...

Page 44: ...oncin Engine model G200F D A Max rated power rated speed 4 1 kW 5 5 hp 3600 rpm Spark plug F7RTC or equivalent Electrode gap 0 70 to 0 80 mm 0 028 to 0 031 in Operating speed 3600 rpm Engine speed idle 1400 150 rpm Clutch engagement 1800 rpm Valve clearance cold intake exhaust 0 10 to 0 15 mm 0 004 to 0 006 in 0 10 to 0 15 mm 0 004 to 0 006 in Air cleaner Dual element Engine lubrication SAE 10W30 ...

Page 45: ...el blades must NOT be interchanged i e do NOT put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter trowel Model Trowel Diameter Number of Blades Gearbox Lubrication Speed Range Pitch Range MCT36 5 915 mm 36 in 4 WA460 Approx 1 000 ml 33 8 oz 70 to 137 rpm 0 to 15 degrees ...

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Page 47: ...ule 22 specifications 44 speed 24 starting 23 stopping 25 F Fuel 17 44 filter 30 line 30 oxygenated 17 tank 30 44 valve 23 25 28 40 G Gearbox 31 H Handle adjustment knob 19 21 I Idle speed adjusting 38 L Labels 14 meanings 15 replacing 11 Lifting 16 Lifting and transporting 16 Lifting the machine 16 M Machine description and intended use 8 dimensions 44 documentation 3 modifications 11 safety guid...

Page 48: ...and attachments 10 dust precaution 9 guidelines for operation 9 information 7 operator training 9 PPE 10 12 service 11 while using engines 13 Sediment cup 37 Service 3 Service safety 11 cleaning 11 machine modifications 11 training 11 Service training 11 Signal words 7 Spark plug checking replacing 36 Specifications engine 44 trowel 45 Stopping the engine 25 T Technical data 44 dimensions 44 Throt...

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