Marshalltown 46E11 User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL AND PARTS BOOK

36E55 - 36" 5.5HP 36PE9 - 36" 9HP EDGER 46E9NH - 46" 9HP 46E11 - 46" 11HP

Marshalltown, IA

Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127

Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341

www.marshalltown.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

Marshalltown Company warrants its products to be free of defects in material or workmanship for the following periods:

A. All New Machines and Parts 6 Months B. All New Gear Boxes 2 Years

Warranty period begins on first day of use by End User. This first day of use is established by a completed warranty card or a Bill of Sale to the end user. All warranty is based on the following limited warranty terms and conditions.

1. Marshalltown Company’s obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing parts if, after Marshalltown’s inspection, it is determined to be a defect in material or workmanship. Marshalltown Company reserves the choice to repair or replace.

2. If Marshalltown Company chooses to replace the part, it will be at no cost to the customer and will be made available to the Distributor/Dealer from whom the customer purchased the product.

3. Replacement or repair parts, installed in the product, are warranted only for the remainder of warranty period of the product as though they were the original parts.

4. Marshalltown Company’s warranty applies only to the products that are manufactured by Marshalltown Company and does not cover component parts such as engines and clutches. Marshalltown Company DOES NOT warranty clutches. Engine warranty claims should be made directly to an authorized factory service center for the particular engine make.

5. Marshalltown Company’s warranty does not cover the normal maintenance of products or its components (such as engine tune-ups and oil changes). The warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear items (such as belts and consumables).

6. Marshalltown Company’s warranty will be void if it is determined that the defect resulted from operator abuse, failure to perform normal maintenance on the product, modification to product, alterations or repairs made to the product without the written approval of Marshalltown Company. Marshalltown Company specifically excludes from warranty any damage to any trowels resulting from an impact to the rotors. Marshalltown Company also excludes from warranty any failure of clutches on any engine driven piece of equipment.

7. If a new gearbox has a factory defect within the first year of use, Marshalltown Company will either repair the gearbox or replace it with a new gearbox. If a new gearbox has a factory defect in the second year of use, Marshalltown Company will either repair it or replace it with a factory reconditioned gearbox. Impact damage is NOT covered under the gear box warranty.

8. Marshalltown Company will pay shop labor repair on warranty at the Marshalltown Company Shop Labor Rate in existence on the date of the warranty claim. A Marshalltown Company Labor Chart will determine the time allowed to complete a repair and will govern the shop labor hours that will be allowed.

9. Marshalltown Company will pay freight on warranty replacement parts at Worldwide standard ground rates. No warranty replacement parts will be shipped air freight at the expense of Marshalltown Company. Marshalltown Company only pays outbound freight charges when sending warranty replacement parts to the customer VIA ground service. Marshalltown Company does not pay any inbound freight, however, if Marshalltown Company determines this to be warranty defect only then will Marshalltown Company reimburse the customer for inbound freight at standard ground rates.

10. Marshalltown Company’s warranty policy WILL NOT COVER the following; taxes, shop supplies, environmental surcharges, air freight, travel time, loss of rental revenue, or any other charges whatsoever or any liabilities for direct, incidental, or consequential damage or delay.

11. Marshalltown Company makes no other warranty, expressed or implied. This limited warranty is in lieu of the warranty of merchantability and fitness. There are no other warranties that extend beyond the description on this document.

12. No Marshalltown Company employee or representative is authorized to change this warranty in anyway or grant any other warranty unless such change is made in writing and signed by an officer of Marshalltown Company.

OPERATIONS

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WAS BASED ON MACHINES IN PRODUCTION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION. MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS MANUAL WITHOUT NOTICE.

Information Contained in this Manual:

This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Marshalltown Company’s

CYCLONE™ Power Trowels.

For your own safety and protection from personal injury, carefully read, understand and observe the safety instructions

described in this manual.

Always operate and maintain this machine in accordance with the instructions described in this manual. A well maintained

piece of equipment will provide many years of trouble free operation.

This manual is divided into the sections listed below:

OPERATIONS

ASSEMBLY

PARTS

Ordering Parts

This manual contains an illustrated parts list for help in ordering replacement parts for your machine . Follow the instructions listed

below when ordering parts to ensure prompt and accurate delivery.

1. On all orders for service parts include the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NUMBER of

machine. Shipment will be delayed if this information is not included.

2. Include correct description and part number from parts section.

3. State exact shipping instructions including preferred routing and complete destination address.

4. DO NOT return parts to Marshalltown Company without first receiving written authorization from Marshalltown Company.

All authorized returns must be shipped prepaid.

Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you lose this manual or need an additional copy, please contact

your Marshalltown distributor or Marshalltown Company at 800-888-0127 or 641-753-0127.

Marshalltown Company

104 S 8th Ave

Marshalltown, IA 50158 U.S.A

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OPERATIONS

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Fill out your Marshalltown Company warranty card and place it in the mail within 24 hours of delivery.

Complete other warranty requirements as specified by the engine manufacturer in their instructions attached to the engine.

Your engine is not manufactured by Marshalltown Company, and therefore is not covered under our warranty.

Your engine manufacturer should be contacted if you wish to purchase a parts manual or a repair manual for your engine.

Refer to the enclosed owners manual on the engine for complete Operation & Maintenance instructions.

Your Distributor

Your distributor has trained mechanics and access to original replacement parts. Always contact the distributor who sold you this machine for repairs and replacement parts.

Place distributor information here for future reference.

DISTRIBUTOR NAME:___________________PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________ CITY:_________________________________STATE:__________________ZIP:_________________ SALESMAN:________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:__________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Marshalltown Cyclone™ Power Trowels

Table of Contents

1.1 Safety Notes ................................................ 1A-4

1.2 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arrestors .............................. 1A-4

1.3 Operating Safety .............................................1A-4

1.4 Service Safety ............................................... 1A-5

1.5 Technical Data .............................................. 1A-6

1.6 Dimensions ................................................. 1A-7

1.7 Description ................................................. 1A-8

1.8 Before Starting ..............................................1A-8

1.9 Starting .................................................... 1A-8

1.10 Steering .................................................... 1A-9

1.11 Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 1A-9

1.12 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ................................. 1A-10

1.13 Trowel Gear Box ............................................. 1A-10

1.14 Drive Belts .................................................. 1A-11

1.15 Compensation for Bent Trowel Arms ............................. 1A-11

1.16 Lift Lever Adjustment ......................................... 1A-12

1.17 Mounting a Float Disc .........................................1A-12

Operating Information

OPERATIONS

This machine was built with user safety in mind, however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced. Follow operating instructions carefully!

If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment, please contact your Marshalltown distributor or Marshalltown

Company at 800-888-0127 or 641-753-0127

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OPERATIONS

This manual contains NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS which must be followed to reduce the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, or personal injury. Read and follow all NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS included in instructions.

1.1 Safety Notes

NOTE: Contains additional information important to a procedure

CAUTION: Provides information important to prevent errors which could damage machine

or components

WARNING: Warns of conditions or practices which could lead to personal injury or death

1.2 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arresters

Notice: Some states require that in certain locations spark arresters be used on internal combus-

tion engines. A spark arrester is a device designed to prevent the discharge of sparks or flames from the engine exhaust. It is often required when operating equipment on forest ed land to reduce the risk of forest fires. Consult the engine distributor or local authorities and make sure that you comply with regulations regarding spark arresters.

1.3 Operating Safety

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of this equipment! Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read the operating instructions contained in both this manual and the engine manual and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all the controls.

1. Read operating and safety instructions before using the Cyclone™ Power Trowel and operate the

machine in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Inspect your Cyclone™ Power Trowel for damage or tampering that can sometimes occur during shipping. If damage is found, file a claim with your carrier immediately. Mark freight bill of landing as

damaged shipment.

3. Do not operate your Cyclone™ Power Trowel if any guards have been removed or if the “Safety

Switch” is not operational.

5. Only trained personnel should be allowed to operate your Cyclone™ Power Trowel.

6. No foreign objects such as buckets, tools, or materials should ever be attached or allowed to ride

on the trowel during operations.

7. Do not attempt to fill fuel tank or oil sump while engine is running. Allow engine to cool 5 minutes

before refueling.

8. Never attempt to operate the trowel on steeply inclined surfaces.

9. Do not use over-the-counter hardware to replace manufacturer’s hardware.

10. HEALTH HAZARD: When operating machines with gas engines in confined areas, the fumes MUST be ventilated!

11. Always wear safety goggles and gloves when operating the Cyclone™ Power Trowel.

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1.4 Service Safety

OPERATIONS

Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for the equipment to operate safely and properly over a long period of time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.

Warning

DO NOT attempt to clean or service machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause servere injury.

DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered engines.

Fuel trapped in the cylinder will squirt out of the spark plug hole.

DO NOT test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present. A stray spark could ignite fumes.

DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts, especially in enclosed areas. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.

ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order.

ALWAYS keep area around muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc.

A hot muffler could ignite them, starting a fire.

ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by Marshalltown Company.

ALWAYS disconnect spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines before servicing to avoid accidental start up.

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OPERATIONS

1.5 Technical Data

Honda Engines

Engine Make and Model Honda 5.5 GX160 Honda 9.0 GX270 Honda 11.0 GX340

Rated Power - hp (kw) 5.5 (2.9) 9.0 (6.0) 11.0 (8.2)

Piston Displacement - cu. in (cc) 9.9 (162) 16.5 (270) 21 (344)

Spark Plug BPR6ES (NGK) BPR6ES (NGK) BPR6ES (NGK)

Electrode Gap - in. (mm) .029 (.75) .029 (.75) .029 (.75)

Operating Speed - RPM 3800 3800 3800

Fuel Capacity - gal. (L) .95 (2.5) 1.4 (5.3) 1.6 (6.0)

Fuel Consumption - lb/hph (g/kwh) .50 (310) .51 (313) .51 (313)

Running Time - Hours 1.9 3.13 3.33

Centrifugal Clutch Mech Ramp Mech Ramp Mech Ramp

Low Oil Shutdown Alert Yes Yes Yes

Engine Oil Capacity - US qt. (L) .63 (.6) 1.16 (1.1) 1.16 (1.1)

Engine Lubrication - Oil Grade SAE 10W30 SAE 10W30 SAE 10W30

Operating Weight - lbs. (kg) 31 (12) 55 (25) 68 (31)

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