MBW F24-4 User Manual

OPERATOR’S SAFETY

AND SERVICE MANUAL

F24/4

For serial numbers 1740249 and above

WALK BEHIND TROWELS

MBW, Inc.

250 Hartford Rd • PO Box 440
Slinger, WI 53086-0440
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.mbw.com

MBW (UK) Ltd.

Units 2 & 3 Cochrane Street
Bolton BL3 6BN, England
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MBW France S.A.R.L.

Z.A. d’Outreville
11 rue Jean Baptiste Néron,
60540 BORNEL
France
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

L 18432/ 03.07.C

©MBW, Inc. 2007

Printed in the USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Starting & Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Blade Pitch Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Stopping Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Fluid Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Engine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Engine Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Changing Trowel Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Parts Replacement Cycles and Tolerances . . . . . . . . 7

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Handle and Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Spider Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known in the state of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Introduction

This Safety Alert Symbol is used to call attention
to items or operations which may be dangerous
to those operating or working with this

equipment. The symbol can be found
throughout this manual and on the unit. Please read these
warnings and cautions, along with all decals, carefully
before attempting to operate the unit. Make sure every
individual who operates or works with this equipment is
familiar with all safety precautions.

WARNING

GENERAL WARNING. Indicates information
important to the proper operation of the
equipment. Failure to observe may result in
damage to the equipment and/or severe bodily
injury or death.

CAUTION

GENERAL CAUTION. Indicates information
important to the proper operation of the
equipment. Failure to observe may result in
damage to the equipment.

Safety Precautions

LETHAL EXHAUST GAS: An internal

combustion engine discharges carbon
monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible
gas. Death or serious illness may result if
inhaled. Operate only in an area with proper
ventilation. NEVER OPERATE IN A
CONFINED AREA!

DANGEROUS FUELS: Use extreme caution
when storing, handling and using fuels, as
they are highly volatile and explosive in vapor
state. Do not add fuel while engine is running.
Stop and cool the engine before adding fuel.
DO NOT SMOKE!

SAFETY GUARDS: It is the owner's
responsibility to ensure that all guards and
shields are in place and in working order.

IGNITION SYSTEMS: Breakerless, magneto,
and battery ignition systems can cause severe
electrical shocks. Avoid contacting these
units or their wiring.

SAFE DRESS: Do not wear loose clothing,
rings, wristwatches, etc. near machinery.

NOISE PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified
hearing protection devices.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified
eye shields, safety glasses, and sweat bands.

FOOT PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified
steel-tipped safety shoes.

HEAD PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified
safety helmets.

DUST PROTECTION: Wear OSHA specified
dust mask or respirator.

OPERATOR: Keep children and bystanders
off and away from the equipment.

REFERENCES: For details on safety rules and regulations
in the United States, contact your local Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) office. Equipment
operated in other countries must be operated and serviced
in accordance and compliance with any and all safety
requirements of that country. The publication of these
safety precautions is done for your information. MBW does
not by the publication of these precautions, imply or in any
way represent that these are the sum of all dangers present
near MBW equipment. If you are operating MBW
equipment, it is your responsibility to insure that such
operation is in full accordance with all applicable safety
requirements and codes. All requirements of the United
States Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Act must be met when operated in areas that
are under the jurisdiction of that United States Department.

Safety Decals

Carefully read and follow all safety decals. Keep them in
good condition. If decals become damaged, replace as
required. If repainting the unit, replace all decals. Decals
are available from authorized MBW distributors. Order the
decal set listed on the following page(s).

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CAUTION

Wear approved hearing protection,
foot protection, eye protection and
head protection.

STOP

Read the Operating Instructions
before operating this piece of
equipment.

Keep unauthorized and untrained
people away from this
equipment.

ROTATING & MOVING PARTS!

Make sure all guards and safety
devices are in place.

Failure to comply could result in serious

bodily injury.

SHUT OFF the motor before servic-

ing or cleaning.

DO NOT RUN in an enclosed area.
The engine produces carbon
monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS.

WARNING

WARNING

ROTATING PARTS
can crush and cut.

Keep hands away!

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NEVER place foot on guard ring.

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