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104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127  •  Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com

WS1987

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a MARSHALLTOWN power trowel. MARSHALLTOWN prides 
itself in producing the highest quality trowels for the professional and has applied the same 
research, design, and production principles to these walk-behind power trowels. 

These powerful machines designed for finishing and floating come in 36” and 46” rotor sizes and 
are available with three different Honda engine sizes. The Honda GX160 is available on the 36”, the 
GX270 is available on both sizes, and the GX340 is available on the 46”. 

This machine was built with user safety in mind, however, it can present hazards if improperly 
operated and serviced. Carefully read and follow all safety and operating instructions in this manual. 
Ensure every operator reads this manual before operating the unit. The replacement of any part 
with anything other than the manufacturer’s authorized replacement part may adversely affect the 
performance, durability and safety of the product.

Be sure safety precautions are observed. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions 
in this operator’s manual.

 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes on or add 

improvements to its product at any time without prior notice or obligation. The manufacturer 
reserves the right to decide, upon its sole discretion and at any time, to discontinue this product.

Information regarding operation and maintenance of the engine can be found in a separate engine 
manual supplied with this trowel. The engine manual provides all the information required regarding 
engine adjustments, operation and maintenance. Should any questions arise concerning engine 
operation or service, contact the nearest engine repair facility or the engine manufacturer.

This manual covers all MARSHALLTOWN power trowel models and options. For technical questions 
or repair parts, please call MARSHALLTOWN customer service at 1-800-888-0127, 641-753-6341 or 
visit www.MARSHALLTOWN.com.

Summary of Contents for M365

Page 1: ...46 MARSHALLTOWN POWER TROWELS Includes Models M4611 RP M469 RP M365E RP M365 RP M369 RP 104 S 8th Ave Marshalltown IA Phone 800 888 0127 641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com...

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Page 3: ...acement of any part with anything other than the manufacturer s authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance durability and safety of the product Be sure safety precautions are obs...

Page 4: ...RIES 10 11 OPERATION 12 FLOATING FINISHING 13 TECHNICAL DATA 14 MAINTENANCE 14 CHANGING THE BLADES 15 ADJUSTING THE PITCH ARMS 15 16 PARTS BREAKDOWN GEARBOX 17 18 36 SPIDER ASSEMBLY 19 46 SPIDER ASSEM...

Page 5: ...ways have all guards and safety devices attached and in place before operating equipment CAUTION NEVER Operate the power trowel with the blade access panel off or if the kill switch is not functioning...

Page 6: ...Manual or when the product has been altered or modified without approval from MARSHALLTOWN Company Under no circumstances shall MARSHALLTOWN Company be responsible or liable for any consequential spe...

Page 7: ...6 94 938 41 64 1058 76 6 1946 50 130 257 M365 TROWEL HONDA GX160 KNOB STYLE 36 94 938 41 64 1058 76 6 1946 50 130 219 M365E EDGER HONDA GX160 KNOB STYLE 35 06 891 41 64 1058 75 66 1922 50 130 216 M461...

Page 8: ...entrifugal safety switch 7 Throttle 8 Mounting for bicycle bottle holder 9 Pitch adjustment 10 Engine 11 Recoil starter 12 Air filter 13 Gas tank 14 On Off switch 15 Fuel valve lever and choke 16 Belt...

Page 9: ...at the holes in the handle and mounting flange align Insert the bolts through the bottom of the handle and fasten the nuts to 35 ft lbs Figure 1 Attaching the Rapid Pitch handle Rapid pitch handles on...

Page 10: ...the way away from the operator Figure 8 Make sure that the engines throttle lever is in the closed position and insert the cable under the keeper inserting the Z bend cable into the small throttle le...

Page 11: ...unscrewing the adjustment knob attached to the handle and moving the handle to the preferred height Figure 12 Centrifugal Safety Switch The weight within the safety switch must be able to move freely...

Page 12: ...er This can be used to hold a spray bottle to wet the concrete as it sets up Rapid Pitching System Pull the Pitching lever towards you to increase the angle of the blades and push the lever away from...

Page 13: ...itch the On Off Switch to the On position 4 Switch the fuel valve lever on 5 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Repeat until engine starts 6 If the choke lever w...

Page 14: ...blades should be flat on the surface of the pan 6 While slowly and gently pulling the machine backwards push down on the handle to move the cage to the right and pull up on the handle to move the cage...

Page 15: ...HECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE CHANGE ENGINE OIL FIRST MONTH OR 10 HRS 6 MO OR 50 HRS AFTER CHECK GEARBOX OIL BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FUEL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE CHECK AIR FILTER BEFORE EACH USE CHECK BL...

Page 16: ...rm when looking down at it 6 Replace all bolts and lock washers 1 Using the pitch handle lay the blades flat on a very level surface 2 Mark an outline of the blade on the floor directly under the hand...

Page 17: ...Measure the distance from the mark on the floor to the top of the safety switch If it is not with in a 1 16 go to step 8 to adjust the pitch If it is within range go to step 9 8 To adjust the height...

Page 18: ...of 36 104 S 8th Ave Marshalltown IA Phone 800 888 0127 641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 GEARBOX R4326 23 20 14 15 23 1 7 6 4 16 19 18 12 2 10 22 21 11 3 13 9 8 5...

Page 19: ...11 INPUT SEAL WK216 1 12 OUTPUT O RING WK215 1 13 INPUT O RING WK214 1 14 3 4 NPT SIGHT GLASS WR1281 1 15 PLUG 3 8 SQ WR1295 2 16 KEY 5 16 X 5 16 X 1 WR1288 1 17 INPUT SHIM KIT 28294 1 18 OUTPUT SHIM...

Page 20: ...LTOWN com WS1987 36 SPIDER ASSEMBLY R4415 REF NAME PART QTY 1 SPIDER BASE R4361 1 2 TROWEL ARM 28911 4 3 SPIDER FINGER R4363 4 4 ARM BUSHING 28913 8 5 PITCH ADJUSTMENT BOLT WR1280 4 6 RETAINING SCREW...

Page 21: ...LTOWN com WS1987 46 SPIDER ASSEMBLY R4359 REF NAME PART QTY 1 SPIDER BASE R4361 1 2 TROWEL ARM 28912 4 3 SPIDER FINGER R4363 4 4 ARM BUSHING 28913 8 5 PITCH ADJUSTMENT BOLT WR1280 4 6 RETAINING SCREW...

Page 22: ...4 THRUST BEARING WX2357 1 5 THRUST COLLAR R4335 1 6 WEAR PLATE WX2351 1 7 PITCH LEVER R4337 1 8 PITCH CABLE BRACKET R4338 1 9 PITCH CABLE PULLEY WC882 1 10 HEX CAP SCREW 3 8 16 X 1 50 WR1305 1 11 HEX...

Page 23: ...641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 4 1 2 3 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY 46 ONLY R4355 REF NAME PART QTY 1 STABILIZER RING R4356 1 2 ROD END 5 16 MA LE WR1298 4 3 HEX CAP SC...

Page 24: ...800 888 0127 641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 FULL KNOB STYLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY R4341 15 23 8 6 24 4 5 16 22 24 2 27 17 12 7 9 1 10 25 21 20 19 3 26 18 14 13 11 CEN...

Page 25: ...THROTTLE ASSEMBLY 28915 1 13 PITCH CABLE 28918 1 14 HANDLE SUPPORT BLOCK R4347 1 15 SLIDE BLOCK R4348 1 16 HAND WHEEL R4349 1 17 CENTRIFUGAL SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 28916 1 18 GROUND WIRE ASSEMBLY R43...

Page 26: ...IA Phone 800 888 0127 641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 RAPID PITCH HANDLE TUBE ASSEMBLY R4399 24 1 30 5 4 15 16 26 32 12 14 34 27 27 3 22 21 2 20 27 33 18 11 27...

Page 27: ...HANDLE R4405 1 14 CENTRIFUGAL SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 28916 1 15 GROUND WIRE ASSEMBLY R4351 1 16 SAFETY WIRE ASSEMBLY R4353 1 17 SPRING WX2334 1 18 COVER PITCH R4402 1 19 BEARING NEEDLE 3 8 X 3 8 WX23...

Page 28: ...1 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 BLADES 36 BLADES 46 REF NAME PART QTY 1 LOCK WASHER 5 16 WR364 8 2 HEX CAP SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 5 WR1008 8 3 8X14 COMBO BLADE M6092 4 PACK 4 REF NAME PART QTY 1 LOCK WASHER...

Page 29: ...m WS1987 36 GUARD RING R4385 46 GUARD RING R4366 REF NAME PART QTY 1 36 GUARD RING R4387 1 46 GUARD RING R4367 2 BUSHING SPLIT NYLON 3 8 WL684 2 3 ACCESS DOOR FOR 36 R4389 1 ACCESS DOOR FOR 46 R4371 4...

Page 30: ...127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 36 EDGER ROTATING RING R4393 REF NAME PART QTY 1 ROTATING RING R4394 1 2 PITCH SLEEVE R4397 1 4 GUARD RING MOUNT R4369 1 5 FLAT HEAD SCREW...

Page 31: ...HANDLE ASSEMBLY R4373 REF NAME PART QTY 1 HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT KNOB R4375 1 2 HANDLE BAR R4376 1 3 GRIP HAND WK210 2 4 PAD HANDLE WX2319 1 5 PAD COVER WX2295 1 6 ROUNDED HEAD SCREW 10 24 X 1 2 WR1158...

Page 32: ...32 of 36 104 S 8th Ave Marshalltown IA Phone 800 888 0127 641 753 0127 Fax 800 477 6341 641 753 6341 www MARSHALLTOWN com WS1987 DRIVE ASSEMBLY 10 7 12 14 13 9 6 5 11 8 2 1 4 3...

Page 33: ...0 R4381 1 10 ENGINE HONDA GX 340 WX2362 1 ENGINE HONDA GX 270 WX2302 1 11 HEX CAP SCREW 5 16 24 X 7 8 WR1338 4 12 HEX CAP SCREW 5 16 24 X 1 1 2 WE1345 4 13 FLAT WASHER 5 16 WR236 4 14 LOCK WASHER 5 16...

Page 34: ...e cable to make sure it is allowing the engine throttle to move freely in its entire range of motion 2 Check the v belt Replace if worn 3 Check the clutch Replace if needed 4 Check the gear box MACHIN...

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