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START CORRECTLY –  START SAFELY

Before starting, check for proper functioning of all
operation and shutdown controls. Check all
controls to be sure they are in the correct startup
position. Know the proper starting procedure for
your trowel. Follow the manufacturer’s operational
instructions.

WALK-BEHIND TROWELS

• Ensure that the operator is familiar with the

trowel and is trained on its operation.

• Ensure the operator is well rested, not fatigued,

is alert, and not impaired in any way
(medications, drugs, alcohol, etc.).

• Do not start or operate the trowel if the drive train

will not disengage. Centrifugal force between the
trowel and surface when starting can cause
uncontrolled handle movement that can cause
serious injury. The handle must not move while
pulling the engine recoil starter.

• Visually check to be sure that the blades are free

of obstructions and the area is clear for
operation.

• For trowels that use this feature, ensure that the

emergency stop switch is in the ON position.

• Move the throttle to the idle position.

• Switch the engine ON/OFF switch to the ON

position.

• Never place your foot on the ring guard when

starting the engine or severe injury can occur if
your foot slips through the ring guard as the
blades start to spin.

• While firmly holding the handle with one hand,

start the engine following the guidelines in the
engine manufacturer’s instruction manual.

• Hold the handle bar firmly with both hands while

the trowel is “throttled-up”.

• If control of the trowel is lost, stay clear and do

not attempt to regain control until the trowel has
stopped moving. Depending on the engine
speed, the trowel handle can swing around
before it stops completely.

• You are ready to operate the trowel!

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RIDE-ON TROWELS

• Ensure that the operator is familiar with the

trowel and is trained on its operation.

• Ensure the operator is well rested and not

fatigued, is alert, and not impaired in any way
(medications, drugs, alcohol, etc.).

• Adjust the seating if necessary and get into a

comfortable position where all controls are
accessible.

• Visually check to be sure that the blades are free

of obstructions and the area is clear for
operation.

• Start the trowel following the instructions in the

engine manufacturer’s operation manual. For
diesel powered trowels, follow the instructions for
glow plug and cold start operation.

• Observe any gauges and warning lights to

ensure they are functioning and their readings
are within the manufacturer’s normal operating
range.

• Check operation of controls. Make certain they

operate properly.

• You are ready to operate the trowel!

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Summary of Contents for CT 36-400E

Page 1: ...Trowel CT 36 400E OPERATOR S MANUAL 0159491en 002 1108 0 1 5 9 4 9 1 E N ...

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Page 3: ...lease contact Wacker Neuson Corporation The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication Wacker Neuson Corporation reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice All rights especially copying and distribution rights are reserved Copyright 2008 by Wacker Neuson Corporation No part of this publication may be reproduc...

Page 4: ...Foreword wc_tx000001gb electric fm 4 ...

Page 5: ...bel Locations 11 1 5 Safety and Information Labels 12 2 Operation 15 2 1 Application 15 2 2 Installing Blades 16 2 3 Adjusting Handle 17 2 4 Installing Plugs and Power Cords 18 2 5 Connecting to Power Supply 18 2 6 Extension Cords 19 2 7 Controls 20 2 8 Before Starting 20 2 9 To Start 21 2 10 To Stop 22 2 11 Optional Weights 22 2 12 Pitch Adjustment 23 2 13 Operation 24 ...

Page 6: ...3 1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 26 3 2 Trowel Lubrication 26 3 3 Belt Replacement 27 3 4 Lifting 28 3 5 Storage 29 3 6 Troubleshooting 29 3 7 Electrical Schematic 30 4 Technical Data 33 4 1 Dimensions and Weight 33 4 2 Motor 34 4 3 Trowel 34 4 4 Sound and Vibration Data 35 ...

Page 7: ...t avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Used without the safety alert symbol NOTICE indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Note Contains additional information important to a procedure DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION Danger of electrocution or severe electrical shock is present in the trowel motor any time the motor is plugged in Read all safety inform...

Page 8: ... NEVER use the trowel around pop ups in the concrete that are lower than the lowest ring on the ring guard 1 1 7 NEVER lift the machine solely by the handle The component may fail causing the machine to fall possibly injuring bystanders 1 1 8 DO NOT operate the trowel with the Operator Present Lever safety interlock disabled Serious injury could occur if struck by rotating trowel due to disabling ...

Page 9: ... cords away from heat oil and sharp edges which can damage them Inspect all electrical cords before each use and have damaged cords replaced or repaired at an authorized service center 1 2 9 To reduce the risk of electric shock all equipment must be properly grounded Connect this trowel to grounded receptacles and extension cords only Make sure power supply has either an Earth Leakage Circuit Brea...

Page 10: ...e with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order 1 3 6 ALWAYS keep the work area free of debris in order to reduce the chance of an accidental fire 1 3 7 Replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by Wacker Neuson Corporation 1 3 8 Keep the machine clean and labels legible Replace all missing and hard to read labels Labels provide important opera...

Page 11: ...CT 36 400E Safety Information 11 1 4 Label Locations l o 2 l 2 l o o l l 2 l 2 o ...

Page 12: ... s e d e a t h o r s e r i o u s i n j u r y i f a p e r s o n i s h i t G l e i t s c h e i b e v o m B e t o n g l ä t t e r e n t f e r n e n b e v o r d a s G e r ä t u b e r K o p f h ö h e g e h o b e n w i r d G l e i t s c h e i b e k a n n f a l l e n u n d s c h w e r e V e r l e t z u n g o d e r T o d v e r u r s a c h e n w e n n P e r s o n a l g e t r o f f e n w i r d Q u i t e e l...

Page 13: ...operator present lever Turn motor switch to OFF position CAUTION Read and understand the supplied Operator s Manual before operating this machine Failure to do so increases the risk of injury to yourself or others CAUTION Lifting point Label Meaning l o 2 l 2 l o o l l 2 l 2 o l o 2 l 2 l o O l l 2 l 2 o ...

Page 14: ...ase record the infor mation found on this plate so it will be avail able should the nameplate become lost or damaged When ordering parts or requesting service information you will always be asked to specify the model number item number revision number and serial number of the unit This machine may be covered by one or more patents Label Meaning ...

Page 15: ...reshly poured concrete slabs The machine s good balance adjustable handle and easily reached controls add to operator comfort and productivity An Operator Present Lever provides added operator safety Finishing rates will depend on operator skill and job conditions DO NOT use this machine for any application other than troweling concrete ...

Page 16: ... blades Note Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged i e do NOT put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter trowel 2 2 1 Finish blades are flat on both edges and can be installed in either direction When installing combination blades orient blades as shown a This positions the raised edges of the blade correctly for the clockwise rotation of the machine 2 2 2 Secure blades to trowel arms with ...

Page 17: ...the handle in position 2 3 2 Position the adjustable handle by loosening the knob c and adjusting the handle up or down to suit the operator Tighten the knob to secure the handle in position 2 3 3 Test the function of the operator present lever a by starting the trowel and disengaging the lever The trowel should stop promptly See To Start ...

Page 18: ...is trowel to grounded receptacles and extension cords only Make sure power supply has either an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker ELCB or an isolation monitor in the circuit 2 5 1 Check that the motor On Off switch on the trowel is in the 0 stop position before connecting to a power source 2 5 2 Make sure the power supply matches the voltage requirements listed on motor label Running the trowel at a l...

Page 19: ...below shows the correct wire size to use depending on cord length If in doubt use the next heavier cord size On motors being used outdoors use extension cords rated for outdoor use Improper use of extension cords can cause overheating and create serious fire or shock hazards NEVER use worn or damaged cords Extension cord length meters Minimum extension cord size mm2 400 V 3Ø 7 3 Amp 0 20 1 0 20 40...

Page 20: ...ical cord motor box switch box and terminal box covers are tight oil level in gearbox condition of trowel arms and blades label locations and descriptions condition of ring guard adjustable lever is tight Ref Description Ref Description a Operator present lever d Foldable handle adjustment b Twist pitch control e Power cord c Handle height adjustment ...

Page 21: ... to the right to position I f1 for low speed operation approx 50 RPM or 2 f2 for high speed operation approx 100 RPM 2 9 4 Engage the Operator Present Lever a 2 9 5 Note The operator present lever must be fully engaged to run the trowel If the trowel does not run it may be due to a mismatch between the phase rotation of the motor and that of the power supply Attempt to start the trowel by turning ...

Page 22: ...nal Weights To install optional weights place equal number of weights in both front and rear of guard ring in designated area Tighten screw to keep weights in place Under no circumstances should any object be used as additional weight other than the weights recommended by Wacker Neuson The use of unauthorized weights could lead to personal injury or machine damage WARNING ...

Page 23: ...etimes desirable to add weights to the trowel guard rings to increase the burnishing force Wacker supplies weight kits for this purpose Ref B Working condition of concrete C Suggested working pitch 1 Wet surface working stage Flat no pitch 2 Wet to plastic working stage Slight pitch 5 3 Plastic working stage Additional pitch 10 4 Semi hard working stage to hard finishing stage burnishing Maximum p...

Page 24: ...backward twist handle counterclockwise b 2 13 5 To move to the left lift up slightly on the handle c 2 13 6 To move to the right press down slightly on the handle d 2 13 7 Clean trowel after each use to remove concrete splatter 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 It is recommended that ...

Page 25: ...CT 36 400E Operation 25 1 2 wc_gr003239 a b c d ...

Page 26: ...hly washed 3 2 Trowel Lubrication See Graphic wc_gr001755 Grease trowel arms b with Shell Alvania RL2 grease or equivalent Oil the pitch control cable and other parts of trowel on an as needed basis Oil in the gearbox should not require replacement unless it was drained to service gearbox Check quantity through plug a located on side of gearbox Oil level should be to bottom of the plug threads See...

Page 27: ... Loosen the motor plate jam nuts e Slide plate toward handle to loosen belt 3 3 4 Slowly turn pulley b and roll belt a off Note The pulleys are aligned at the factory and neither should be removed during belt replacement 3 3 5 Install new belt on the pulleys Adjust tension on belt by moving the motor plate Belt deflection should be 6 10 mm 1 4 3 8 checked half way between the pulleys Tighten the j...

Page 28: ...flat on ground and shoulder width apart Keep your head up and back straight To lift the machine mechanically 3 4 1 Stop motor and unplug 3 4 2 See Dimensions and Weight for weight of machine and be sure that lifting device s can safely lift the weight 3 4 3 Attach hook harness or cable to the lifting bracket on machine as shown and lift as desired Do not lift the trowel overhead with a float pan a...

Page 29: ... runs poor trowel opera tion Check belt for wear or damage Tighten belt if neces sary Clean debris from moving parts and trowel arms Motor does not run or runs erratically Check motor on off switch position Phase rotation of motor may be mismatched with the power supply Turn on off switch to opposite side Check fuse in control box Replace if necessary Motor stops won t restart Motor overload switc...

Page 30: ...Transformer 7 Selector switch 3 Operator Present lever 8 Motor overload switch located in motor 4 Contactor A 9 Fuse 5 Contactor B 9 I 0 L1 L2 L3 U1 V2 V1 W2 U2 W1 3L2 A 13 14 9 10 3L2 B 5 6 1 2 15 16 11 12 7 8 3 4 1L1 B 24 23 18 22 20 21 19 17 5L3 A 400V 24V L3 14 11 L1 L2 L1 L2 L3 1L1 3L2 13 15 5L3 18 A1 2T14T2 6T3 A2 24 11 9 A B 1L1 3L2 5L3 A1 2T14T2 6T3 A2 1 2 3 4 5 5L3 B 1L1 A 6 8 wc_gr001178...

Page 31: ...intenance 31 L1 contacts closed L2 contacts closed R1 contacts closed R2 contacts closed 3 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 5 6 5 6 7 8 7 8 13 14 9 10 13 14 9 10 15 16 11 12 15 16 11 12 21 22 17 18 21 22 17 18 19 20 19 20 23 24 23 24 ...

Page 32: ...Maintenance CT 36 400E 32 Notes ...

Page 33: ...T 36 400E Technical Data 33 4 Technical Data 4 1 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions mm in Weight kg lbs A 1537 60 1 2 without float pan 68 151 B 610 24 with float pan 74 163 C 972 38 1 4 D 940 37 E 839 33 ...

Page 34: ... Volts phase 220 1Ø Frequency Hz 50 Operating current Amps 5 5 7 3 IP rating 55 1Ø Item No CT 36 400E 0009448 Trowel Trowel Diameter mm in 915 36 Number of Blades 4 Gear Box Lubrication type ml oz Mobil Glygoyle 460 Approx 620 21 Speed Range rpm 50 100 Pitch Range degrees 0 30 Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged i e do NOT put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter trowel ...

Page 35: ...d sound power level LWA 98 dB A These sound values were determined according to ISO 3744 for the sound power level LWA and ISO 6081 for the sound pressure level LpA with the unit running at high speed The weighted effective acceleration value determined according to ISO 8662 Part 1 is 1 6 m s2 The sound and vibration specifications were obtained with the unit operating on wetted and cured concrete...

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Page 38: ...ges and other penalties being imposed Copyright 2003 Association of Equipment Manufacturers Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 1 U S Department of Labor publishes Safety and Health Regulations and Standards under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act for the General Construction and Mining Industries Its address is U S Department of Labor Washington DC 20210 www OSHA gov and www M...

Page 39: ...Therefore it is your responsibility to use good safety practices in these areas Do not use the trowel for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications The information provided in this manual supplements the specific information about your machine and its application that is contained in the manufacturer s manual s Other information which may affect the safe operation of your machin...

Page 40: ...T CLOTHING Consult your supervisor for specific instructions on a job and the personal safety equipment required For instance you may need Hard Hat Heavy Gloves Eye Protection Ear Protectors Safety Shoes Dust Mask or Respirator Do not wear loose clothing or any accessory flopping cuffs dangling neckties and scarves or jewelry that can catch in moving parts DUST PRECAUTION Some dust created by cons...

Page 41: ... of plates and welds Check for loose broken or missing parts on the trowel including brackets vibration isolators nuts and bolts Hardware should be replaced with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts and should be properly tightened to the manufacturer s recommendations Remove all trash and debris from the trowel Make sure oily rags leaves or other flammable material are removed and not stor...

Page 42: ...oughly check the area for unusual or dangerous conditions such as tools or items that may damage the trowel or be propelled by the trowels rotating blades Note where pipes and forms are located Locate and mark protrusions rebar anchor bolts floor drains etc in the concrete GETTING ON AND OFF A RIDE ON TROWEL If operating a ride on trowel mount and dismount carefully Use the steps and hand holds pr...

Page 43: ...t to spin While firmly holding the handle with one hand start the engine following the guidelines in the engine manufacturer s instruction manual Hold the handle bar firmly with both hands while the trowel is throttled up If control of the trowel is lost stay clear and do not attempt to regain control until the trowel has stopped moving Depending on the engine speed the trowel handle can swing aro...

Page 44: ...or near the trowel while it is in operation Do not use the trowel for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications 13 WORK SAFELY Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 13 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Some walk behind trowels are powered by electric motors Electric motors and components present special hazards during operation Read the operator s manual Never operate a trowel with a damaged or ...

Page 45: ...TROWELS Some walk behind trowels can be lifted or moved by two people utilizing lifting tubes or other special attachments Generally however they must be lifted using lifting bales special lifting brackets or other specific lifting points provided by the manufacturer and cranes hoists or forklifts Be certain any lifting devices used have adequate capacity RIDE ON TROWELS Ride on trowels are very h...

Page 46: ...on walk behind trowels and disconnect the battery disconnect the spark plug wire on walk behind trowels before performing maintenance on the machine Disconnect the electric cord on electrical machines PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY 17 Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 17 FORM GOOD DRESS HABITS Loose clothing and jewelry can catch in moving parts and cause serious injury Keep hands and clothing away fr...

Page 47: ...gines if engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present A stray spark could ignite fumes Know where fire extinguishers are kept how they operate and for what type of fire they are intended Check readiness of fire suppression systems and fire detectors is so equipped PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY 19 Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 19 EXHAUST FUMES Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or de...

Page 48: ...jury occurs seek immediate medical treatment by a physician familiar with injuries that are caused by hydraulic oil escaping under pressure Use a piece of wood or cardboard to find hydraulic oil leaks Do not use your bare hands Wear safety glasses to prevent injuries to the eyes PERFORM MAINTENANCE SAFELY 21 Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 21 Do you understand this AEM manual and items such as Y...

Page 49: ... specific trowel Make them a working part of your safety program Keep in mind that this safety manual is written for only this type of machine Practice all other usual and customary safe working precautions and above all REMEMBER SAFETY IS UP TO YOU YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH A FINAL WORD TO THE USER 23 Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 23 Trowel qxd 11 24 04 10 18 AM Page 24 ...

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Page 51: ...2 Type Typ Tipo Type CT 36 CT 48 3 Item number of equipment Artikelnummer Número de referencia de la máquina Numéro de référence du matériel 0009438 0009439 0009442 0009443 0009444 0009447 0009448 0620106 0009449 0009450 0009452 0009453 has been produced in accordance with the following standards in Übereinstimmung mit folgenden Richtlinien hergestellt worden ist ha sido fabricado en conformidad c...

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