Toro 68048, 68050, 68051 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-193RevB

PT-36PowerTrowel

ModelNo.68048—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68049—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68050—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68051—SerialNo.402000000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3421-193*B

WARNING

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,
andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.GenuineT oro
sparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDAForestry
Service.

Thismachineisusedtocreateasmoothnishto
concreteslabs.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure

1illustratesthelocationofthemodelandserial

numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

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Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

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AllRightsReserved

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Controls.............................................................7

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Specications....................................................9

Attachments/Accessories...................................9

Operation..................................................................9

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9

CheckingtheGearcaseOilLevel......................10

CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine....................10

FoldingandUnfoldingtheHandle.....................10

AddingFuel.......................................................11

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13

OperatingtheMachine.....................................13

Maintenance...........................................................14

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................14

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................14

Lubrication..........................................................15

LubricatingtheBladeArms...............................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................15

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................15

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................16

ServicingtheGearcaseOil...............................17

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................18

BeltMaintenance................................................19

CheckingtheBelt,PulleyAlignment,Belt

Tension,andBelt-GuideGap........................19

RemovingtheBeltGuard..................................19

InstallingtheBeltGuard....................................19

RemovingtheBelt............................................20

InstallingtheBelt..............................................20

AligningthePulleys..........................................20

AdjustingtheDyna-Clutch................................20

AdjustingtheBeltGuide...................................21

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................22

AdjustingtheTiltKnob......................................22

AdjustingtheProPitchLinkageRod..................22

TestingtheDyna-ClutchLever..........................23

AdjustingtheBlades.........................................23

AdjustingtheBladeArms..................................25

Storage...................................................................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

3

Safety

–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and

othersourcesofignition.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofcausingseriousinjury .
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringpeopleordamage
toproperty.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Checkthattheshieldsareattachedand

functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorly

ventilatedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Stoponlevelground,setthethrottletoslow,and

shutofftheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreason.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop

themachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Keepyourfeetclearoftheplatecompactor.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

Preparation

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye

protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
theareabeforeuse.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Theyare

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom

operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservice.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

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MaintenanceandStorage

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore

themachinenearanopename.

•Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,setthe

throttletoslow,andshutofftheengine.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.

•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine

tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakingany

repairs.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin

goodcondition.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrike

anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
restarting.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

93-9084

decal93-9084

1.Liftpoint

2.Tie-downpoint

117–4979

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace

125–4933

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.

2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.

3.Warning—keep
bystandersawayfrom
themachine.

4.Chokinghazard—donot
runtheengineinan
unventilatedarea.

5.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineand
extinguishallames
beforerefueling.

decal125-4934

125–4934

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

2.Disengageclutch

decal117-4979

3.Engageclutch

decal125-4935

125–4935

Models68049and68051only

decal125-4933

1.Lowertheblades2.Raisetheblades

decal133-5619

133-5619

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Liftingpoint5.Sedimentcup

2.Fuel-tankcap6.Recoil-starterhandle

3.Chokelever7.EngineOn/Offswitch

4.Fuelvalve

Figure3

1.Handle-adjustmentknob

2.Throttlehandle5.Tilt-adjustmentknob

3.ProPitchhandle(Models
68049and68051only)

4.Dyna-Clutchlever

(Models68048and68050
only)

Controls

Recoil-StarterHandle

Pulltherecoil-starterhandletostarttheengine
(Figure4).

FuelValve

Closethefuelvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe

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machine(Figure4).

ChokeLever

Usethechokelever(Figure4)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starterhandle,movethe
chokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.

Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure4)allowstheoperatorof
themachinetostartandshutofftheengine.This
switchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.Rotatethe
On/OffswitchtotheOnpositiontostartandrunthe

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engine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffpositionto
shutofftheengine.

ThrottleHandle

Pullthethrottlehandle(Figure3)toincreasethe
enginespeed,andpushthehandletodecreasethe
enginespeed.Turnthehandleclockwisetolock
thethrottleataspecicspeed.Turnthehandle
counterclockwisetounlockthethrottle.

Handle-AdjustmentKnob

Turntheknobcounterclockwisetoloosenandmove
thehandletothedesiredposition.Turntheknob
clockwisetotightenandlockthehandleinplace
(Figure3).

Dyna-ClutchLever

MovetheDyna-Clutchlever(Figure5)totheOn
position(up)toallowthebladestorotate.Movethe
levertotheOffposition(down)tostoptheblades.In
theeventthatyoureleasethehandlewhiletheblades
areturning,thecentrifugalforcefromtheswingofthe
handlewillthrowtheclutchlevertotheStopposition.

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Figure6

1.Tripbutton2.Handle

Tilt-AdjustmentKnob

Models68048and68050Only

Turntheknobclockwisetoincreasetheangleofthe
blades(Figure6).Turntheknobcounterclockwiseto
attenordecreasetheangleoftheblades.

Figure5

1.Dyna-Clutchlever

ProPitch

Models68049and68051Only

Pullthehandletoincreasetheangleoftheblades
totheconcrete.Pressthetripbuttontoreleasethe
lock,andpushthehandletodecreasetheangleof
theblades.

TM

Handle

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Figure7

1.Tilt-adjustmentknob

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Models68048and6804968050and68051

Width

Length(operating)177cm(70inches)190.5cm(75

Height(operating)99cm(39inches)99cm(39inches)

Weight

Attachments/Accessories

Aselectionofapprovedattachmentsandaccessories
areavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.T oro.com
foralistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

92cm(36.5inches)117cm(46inches)

102kg(225lb)112kg(245lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

inches)

Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilinthe
enginecrankcase.However,itmaybenecessaryto
addoil.Addonlyenoughoiltoraisetheleveltothe
Fullmarkonthedipstick;refertoServicingtheEngine

Oil(page16).

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJorhigher

Models

68048and68049

68050and68051

CrankcaseCapacity

0.58L(0.61USqt)

1.1L(1.2USqt)

Important:Ifyouruntheenginewhiletheoil

levelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohigh,you
maydamagetheengine.

Note:UseSAE10W-30forgeneraluse.Youcan

usetheotherviscositiesshowninthechartwhen
theaveragetemperatureinyourareaiswithinthe
indicatedrange(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

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2.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition,
shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andturnofftheengineswitch.

3.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure9)sothat
dirtcannotfallintothellportanddamagethe
engine.

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Figure9

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Figure10

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1.Fillport

2.Dipstick

4.Unscrewthedipstickandwipetheendclean
(Figure9).

5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothellport(Figure9)
withoutthreadingitintotheport.

6.Removethedipstickandlookattheend.Ifthe
engineoillevelislow,slowlypouronlyenough
oilintothellporttoraisetheleveltotheFull
markonthedipstick(Figure9).

7.Installandsecurethedipstick.

3.Oil-levelupperlimit

4.Oil-levellowerlimit

CheckingtheGearcaseOil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Lookatthesightglassinthegearcaseplug
(Figure10).Theoillevelshouldbe3/4full.

Iftheoillevelisnotcorrect,refertoServicingthe

GearcaseOil(page17).

CleaningDebrisfromthe Machine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andshutofftheengine.

2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleaner
andengineopenings.

FoldingandUnfoldingthe Handle

1.Turnthehandle-adjustmentknob
counterclockwisetoloosenthehandle.

2.Placethehandletothedesiredpositionandturn
thehandle-adjustmentknobclockwisetotighten
thehandle(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Handlefullyextended3.Handlefolded

2.Handle-adjustmentknob

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6

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to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty..

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot
usefuelthathasbeenstoredformorethan
30days.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

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DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.

•Ifafuel-dispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
keepthefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Ifyouarestoringthemachineforlonger,drainthefuel
tank;refertoStorage(page25).

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimizethechanceof
varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.

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FillingtheFuelTank

Models

68048and68049

68050and68051

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andturnofftheengineswitch.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure12).

Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.

FuelTankCapacity

3.1L(0.82USgallons)

5.3L(1.40USgallons)

StartingtheEngine

1.Setthethrottletofullspeedandsetthe
Dyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition.

2.MovetheengineswitchtotheONpositionand
turnonthefuelvalve.

3.Movethechokelevertotheleftifyouare
startingacoldengine.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

4.Pulltherecoil-starthandleslowlyuntilyoufeel
someresistance,thenpulltheitsharplytostart
theengine.

5.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
choketotheright.Iftheenginestallsor
hesitates,movethechokeleftagainuntilthe
enginewarmsup.

6.Movethethrottlelevertodesiredsetting.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Reducetheenginespeedtoidle.

2.Turntheengineswitchandfuelvalveoff.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
proceeding.

Figure12

1.Maximumfuellevel

4.Addunleadedfueltothefueltankuntilthe
levelisatthebottomofthemaximumfuellevel
(Figure12).

Important:Theextraspaceinthetank

allowsthefueltoexpand.Donotllthefuel
tankcompletelyfull.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

OperatingtheMachine

Important:Usethemachineonconcretethathas

notsetcompletely,butensurethattheconcrete
hassetenoughtosupporttheweightofthe
machine.

1.Starttheengine.

2.Aftertheenginehaswarmedup,adjustthe
throttletoapproximatelyhalfspeed.

3.Adjustthebladestothedesiredposition.

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•Foroating,setthebladesat,butwith

sometensiononthecable.

•Fornishing,setthepitchofthebladesto

approximately6to9mm(1/4to3/8inches),
orapproximately5to10°.

4.Holdthehandlermlywith1hand,andmove
theDyna-ClutchlevertotheOnpositiontostart
themovementoftheblades.

5.Guidethetrowelovertheconcreteinacircular
back-and-forthmotion.

Note:Ifthebladesstarttodigintotheconcrete

decreasetheamountofthepitch.

6.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheOffposition,
waitforanymovingpartstostopmoving,and
shutofftheengine;refertoShuttingOffthe

Engine(page13).

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every300hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checkthegearcaseoillevel.

•Cleandebrisfromtheaircleanerandengine.

•Lubricatethebladearms.

•Inspecttheaircleanerelements.

•Checkforloosefasteners.

•Checkthebelt,pulleyalignment,belttension,andbelt-guidegap.

•Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspectandadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary .

•Changethegearcaseoil.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

•Touchupchippedpaint

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

Disconnectingthe Spark-PlugWire

Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,
belts,orblades,disconnectthespark-plugwirefrom
thesparkplug(Figure13).

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Figure13

1.Spark-plugwire

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

LubricatingtheBladeArms

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

GreaseType:General-purposegrease.

1.Cleanaroundeachgreasettingwitharagand
lifttheplasticcapoffeachgreasetting.

2.Pumpseveralshotsofgreaseintoeachtting
untilitstartstooozeoutofthebearing(Figure

14andFigure15).

Important:Pumpgreaseinslowlyand

carefullytopreventdamagetothebearing
seals.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

theaircleanerelements.

Every50hours—Cleantheairlterelements.
Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.
Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout

theair-cleanerassembly;extremeenginedamage
willoccur.

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethenutthatsecurestheair-cleaner
cover(Figure16BoxA).

3.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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Figure14

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Figure15

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4.Removethecover(Figure16BoxB).

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

fallingintothebase.

5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe
base(Figure16BoxC).

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6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper
element(Figure16BoxD).

7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,and
replacethemiftheyaredamagedorexcessively
dirty.

Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper

element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.

8.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywater
orinanonammablesolvent.

Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement

becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.

9.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly .

10.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.

Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts

theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach
thepaperlterandclogit.

11.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha
moistrag.

Figure16

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

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enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

12.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethat
theyareproperlypositioned.

13.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJorhigher

Models

68048and68049

68050and68051

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoo

lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.

Viscosity:UseSAE10W-30forgeneraluse.You

canusetheotherviscositiesshowninthechartwhen
theaveragetemperatureinyourareaiswithinthe
indicatedrange(Figure8).

CrankcaseCapacity

0.58L(0.61USqt)

1.1L(1.2USqt)

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7.Removethedipstick(Figure9)andslowlypour
oilintothellholeuntiltheoilisbetweenthe
upperandlowerllmarksonthedipstick.

8.Installandsecurethedipstick.

9.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

ServicingtheGearcaseOil

Figure17

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every100hours

WARNING

Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,
andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury .

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.

5.Removethedrainplug(Figure18).

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ServiceInterval:Every150hours

OilType:80W-90gearoilthatmeetsorexceeds
APIservicecategoryGL-5.

Capacity:1.18L(1.25USqt)

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.

4.Removethegearcaseplug(Figure18).

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Figure19

Figure18

1.Drainplug

6.Replacetheplugwhentheoilhasdrained
completely.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

1.Gearcaseplug

5.Tipthemachineanddraintheoilcompletelyout
ofthegearcase.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

6.Returnthemachinetoanupright,levelposition.

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7.Placea3.8cm(1-1/2inch)blockunder
thestationarybladeguard(outerring)so
thatthesideofthegearboxwiththeplugis
approximately6mm(1/4inch)higherthanthe
othersideofthegearbox.

8.Slowlypouroilintotheplugholeuntiltheoil
reachesthethreadsofthehole.

Note:Ifnecessary,useaexiblefunnel.

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9.Applythread-sealingcompoundtothethreads
oftheplug.

10.Installandtightenthepluguntilitissecure,and
returnthemachinetoanupright,levelposition.

Note:Theoillevelinthesightglassoftheplug

shouldbe3/4full(Figure20).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspectand

adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif
necessary.

Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.

UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes,
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch);
refertoFigure21.

Figure20

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Figure21

1.Sideelectrode

2.Centerelectrode4.0.76mm(0.030inch)gap

3.Insulator

6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoid
crossthreading)untilitishandtight.

7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnif
itisnew;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8
to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecome

veryhotandcandamagetheengine;
overtighteningasparkplugmaydamagethe
threadsinthecylinderhead.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelt,Pulley Alignment,BeltTension, andBelt-GuideGap

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Removethebeltguard;refertoRemovingthe

BeltGuard(page19).

2.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition.

3.Checktheconditionofthebeltforwearor
damage.

Note:Ifthebeltiswornordamaged,replace

thebelt;refertoRemovingtheBelt(page20)
andInstallingtheBelt(page20).

RemovingtheBeltGuard

1.Removethe2hex-washerheadbolts(5/16x1
inch)thatsecurethebeltguardtothebelt-guard
bracket(Figure22).

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Figure22

4.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheRUNposition.

5.Checkthatthebeltisalignedstraightbetween
pulleys.

Note:Ifthebeltdoesnotrunstraightbetween

pulleys,alignthepulleys;refertoAligningthe

Pulleys(page20).

6.Checkthatthebelthasenoughtensiontoatten
itbetweentheenginepulleyandthebelttension
pulley.

Note:Ifbelttensionistoolow,adjustthe

tensionofthebelt-tensionpulley;referto

AdjustingtheDyna-Clutch(page20).

7.Measurethegapbetweenthebeltandthebelt
guide.Theairgapshouldbeapproximately6
mm(1/4inch).

Note:Iftheairgapislargerorsmallerthan6

mm(1/4inch),adjustthebeltguide(Figure26);
refertoAdjustingtheBeltGuide(page21).

8.Installthebeltguard;refertoInstallingtheBelt

Guard(page19).

1.Hex-washerheadbolt3.Belt-coverbracket

2.Beltcover

2.Pullthebeltguardawayfromtheengineand
thenup(Figure22).

InstallingtheBeltGuard

1.Aligntheholesinthebeltguardwiththeholesin
thebelt-coverbracket(Figure22).

2.Securethebeltguardtothebracketwiththe2
hex-washerheadbolts(5/16x1inch).

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RemovingtheBelt

AligningthePulleys

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,place
theDyna-ClutchleverintheSTOPposition,shut
offtheengine,anddisconnectthespark-plug
wire.

2.Removethebeltguard;refertoRemovingthe

BeltGuard(page19).

3.Slipthebeltoffthebelt-tensionpulley(Figure

23).

1.Placeastraight-edgeruleracrosstheengine
pulleyandthegearboxpulley(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Straightedge

2.Gearboxpulley4.Setscrew

3.Enginepulley

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Figure23

1.Belt-tensionpulley

2.Belt4.Enginepulley

4.Slipthebeltoffthegearboxpulley(Figure23).

5.Slipthebeltofftheenginepulleyandremove
thebelt(Figure23).

3.Gearboxpulley

InstallingtheBelt

1.EnsuretheDyna-ClutchleverintheSTOP
position.

2.Alignthebeltovertheenginepulley(Figure23).

3.Alignthebeltoverthegearboxpulley(Figure

23).

4.Slipthebeltoverthebelt-tensionpulley(Figure

23).

5.Installthebeltguard;refertoInstallingtheBelt

Guard(page19).

2.Ifthepulleysareoutofalignment,performthe
followingsteps:

A.Loosenthe2setscrewsthatsecurethe

enginepulleytotheengineshaft(Figure

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24).

B.Gentlytaptheenginepulleytowardor

awayfromtheengineuntilthegearboxand
enginepulleysaligntothestraight-edge
ruler(Figure24).

C.Tightenthe2setscrewsthatsecurethe

enginepulleytotheengineshaft(Figure

24).

AdjustingtheDyna-Clutch

Important:Thisadjustmentprocedureaffectsthe

operationoftheDyna-Clutchandiscriticaltothe
safeoperationofthemachine.

Adjustthetension-pulleyspringasneededtotighten
thebelt.

1.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition;
refertoDyna-ClutchLever(page8).

2.Loosenthe2jamnutsthatsecurethebarrelof
theclutchcabletotheclutchbracket,androtate
thenutstoeitherendofthreadsonthebarrel
(Figure25).

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Figure25

1.Clutchbracket4.Spring

2.Barrel

3.Cablehousing

Note:Ifthebladescontinuetorotatewhenthe

Dyna-ClutchisintheSTOPposition,thereistoo
muchtensionontheclutchcable.Shutoffthe
engineandrepeatstep7untilthebladesdo
notrotatewhentheengineisrunningandthe
Dyna-ClutchisintheSTOPposition.

AdjustingtheBeltGuide

1.PlacetheDyna-ClutchleverintheRUNposition.

2.Measuretheairgapbetweenthebeltandthe
beltguide(Figure26).

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5.Cable

6.Locknuts

3.Graspthebarrelwith1handandliftthecable
housinglightly(Figure25).

Note:Liftingthecablehousingatthebarrel

shouldremovetheslackfromthecablebut
applynotensiontothespring.

4.Whileholdingtensiononthecable,useyour
otherhand,rotatethejamnutsuntilthenutsare
ushtotheclutchbracket(Figure25).

5.Tightenthejamnutstosecurethebarreltothe
bracket(Figure25).

6.Checkthetensionofthecontrolcable.Repeat
steps2through4untilthereistensiononthe
Dyna-Clutchcablebutnotensiononthespring.

Note:Ifthereistoomuchtensiononthecable

andspring,theDyna-Clutchwillnotrelease
completely.Ifthereisnotenoughtensiononthe
cable,thecablemaydisconnectfromthepulley
bracket.

7.Ifyouneedtomakeanercableadjustment,
performthefollowing:

A.Loosenthe2jamnutsslightly(Figure25).

Figure26

1.6mm(1/4inch)
measures-airgap

2.Belt4.Hex-headbolt

3.Beltguide

Theairgapshouldbeapproximately6mm(1/4
inch).Ifanadjustmentneedstobedone,performthe
following:

1.Loosenthehex-angeheadboltthatsecures

thebeltguidetotheengineplate(Figure26).

2.Whilekeepingthetopofthebeltguideparallel

tothebelt,movethebeltguidetowardoraway
fromthebeltuntiltheairgapiscorrect(Figure

26).

3.Tightenthehex-angeheadboltthatsecures

thebeltguidetotheengineplate(Figure26).

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B.Rotatethejamnutstoclockwisetoincrease

cabletensionorcounterclockwiseto
decreasetension(Figure25).

C.Tightenthejamnutstosecurethebarrelto

theclutchbracket(Figure25).

8.StartthemachineandsetDyna-Clutchtothe
RUNpositionforafewmoments,thenmovethe
Dyna-ClutchtotheSTOPposition.

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ControlsSystem

AdjustingtheProPitch

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTiltKnob

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Attachanoverheadlifttotheliftingpointonthe
machineandliftitoffoftheground.

4.Turnthetiltknobuntilthereisenoughcable
slacktoaccessthetiltlocknut(Figure27).

LinkageRod

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Attachanoverheadlifttotheliftingpointonthe
machineandliftifoffoftheground.

4.Loosenthenutontheupperendofthelinkage
rodtoallowslackintheliftcable(Figure28).

Figure27

1.Tiltknob6.Nut

2.Bearing7.Tiltblock

3.Tiltrod8.Tiltcable

4.Tiltlocknut

5.Washer

5.Tightenthelocknutagainstthebearingthen
loosenitslightly .Setitwiththesetscrew(Figure

27).

6.Adjustthenutsinsidethetiltblocktotakeup
anycableslack.

9.Setscrew

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Figure28

1.Nut4.Linkagerod

2.Swivel

3.Nut6.Yokeend

5.PositiontheProPitchhandleinthefulltilt
position.

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6.Adjustthenutonthebacksideoftheswivel
attheupperendofthelinkageroduntilyou
achievethepropergapofapproximately0.4
mm(1/64inch)betweenthetiltleverandthe
gearcase.

7.Tightenthenutontheoutsideoftheswivelto
lockthelinkagerodintoposition.

5.Nut

Note:Replacethecablesiffulltiltisnolonger

obtainable.

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TestingtheDyna-Clutch Lever

TestingtheDyna-ClutchOperation

Ensurethattheareaisclearofanydebrisor
bystandersbeforebeginningthetestingprocedures.

1.Startthetrowel,engagetheDyna-Clutchlever,
andrunthemachineforafewmoments.

2.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition.

3.Watchthebladesforanysignofcontinued
rotation.

Ifthebladesdonotstop,thereistoomuch
tensiononthecableandspring.Shutoffthe
engineanddecreasetheamountoftension
toallowtheDyna-Clutchlevertodisengage
completely.

Ensurethatthereisstillenoughtensiononthecable
andspringtopreventpartsfromcomingunhooked
duringoperation.Ifthetendencyforthebladesto
rotatewhentheDyna-Clutchleverisdisengaged
cannotbeadjustedoutofthesystemwithouttakingall
tensionoffofthecableandspring,carefullyinspect
thedrivebeltandDyna-Clutchleversystemforwear
ordamage.Ensurethatallpartsareoperatingfreely .
IftheDyna-Clutchleverdoesnotstoptheblades,see
anAuthorizedServiceDealer.

TestingtheDyna-ClutchLever Adjustment

Important:Ensurethatthetestingofthe

Dyna-Clutchleverisdoneisaclearandopenarea.

Important:Clearthetestareaofbystanders.

1.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition;
refertoDyna-ClutchLever(page8).

2.Startthetrowel.

3.MovethefuelvalvetotheOFFposition(Figure

29).

Figure29

1.Fuelvalve

4.Holdontothehandleandengagethe
Dyna-Clutchlever;refertoDyna-ClutchLever

(page8).

5.Letgoofthehandle.

TheDyna-Clutchlevershouldswitchtothe
STOPpositionwithin1rotation.Ifitdoesnot,
keepclearoftheareaandwaitforthemachine
torunoutoffuel.

2.Offposition

Note:IftheDyna-Clutchdoesnotstopthe

machinewithin1rotation,adjusttheDyna-Clutch
orbringthemachinetoanauthorizedservice
location;refertoAdjustingtheDyna-Clutch

(page20).

6.MovetheDyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition.

AdjustingtheBlades

Adjustthebladestoremoveexcessiveshakingofthe
machine.

1.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandmovethe
Dyna-ClutchlevertotheSTOPposition.

2.Place3or4blocksofequalheightunderthe
stationarybladeguard(outerring)toraisethe
bladesoffoftheoor.

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Important:Youmustmovethefuelvalve

totheOFFpositionbeforecontinuingthis
procedure.

Note:Ensurethattheblocksareclearofthe

bladessothatthebladescanberotatedwithout
touchingtheblocks.

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Figure32

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Figure30

1.Stationarybladeguard

2.Block

3.Measurefromtheoortotheleadingedgeof
theblade.Notethemeasurement.

4.Placeamarkonthebladeandonthespoton
theoorfromwherethemeasurementwas
taken(Figure31).

1.Ruler

2.Spotonoorfromrst
measurement

3.Secondblade

7.Comparethe2measurements.

Iftheheightofthesecondbladeisnotwithin0.8
mm(1/32inch)oftheheightoftherstblade,
adjustthesecondblade.

8.Loosenthelocknutsontheblade(Figure33).

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Figure31

1.Spotontheoorwherethe
measurementwastaken

2.Ruler

3.Blade

5.Rotatethebladesuntilthenextbladeisin

thesamepositionasthepreviouslymeasured
blade.

6.Measurethesecondbladefromthespot

previouslymarkedontheoortothesecond
bladesleadingedge(Figure32).

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Figure33

1.Rodendbearing4.Bladearmlever

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2.Thrustplate5.Bladearm

3.Locknuts

9.Adjustthebladearmleverupordownas
necessarytomakethesecondbladeheight
thesameheightoftherstbladethatwas
measured.

10.Tightenthelocknuts.

11.Repeatasnecessaryfortheremainingblades.

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AdjustingtheBladeArms

Adjustthebladearmsifthemachinestillshakes
excessivelyafterthebladeshavebeenadjusted.

1.Placethemachineonaatsurface.

2.Disconnectthesparkplug.

3.Turnthetiltadjustmentknobcounterclockwise
untilallofthetensionisoffofthetiltadjustment
cableandthebladesareatagainsttheoor.

Bladearmsshouldbeunbentandattothe
oor.Ifabladeisbent,continuethisprocedure
toadjustthebladearm.Ifbladesareunbent
andattotheoor,examinethemachinefor
otherwornparts.

Note:Donotscrewtheknobcompletelyout

ofthehandle.

4.Loosenthebolts3to4turns(Figure34).

Storage

1.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition,
shutofftheengine,anddisconnectthe
spark-plugwire.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof
water,especiallyneartheengine.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page15).

Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page17).

4.Forstorageover30days,preparethemachine
asfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom
stabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean

alcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

Figure34

1.Bolts2.Locknut

5.Loosenthelocknutandtightentheoutermost
boltuntilthebladelaysatagainsttheoor.

6.Tightenthelocknutandbolts.

7.Repeatforotherbladesasnecessary.

Ifthebladearmcannotbeadjustedtolayat,replace
thebladearm.

Ifthemachinecontinuesshakingexcessivelyafter
thebladearmshavebeenadjusted,examinethe
remainderofthemachineforanyotherwornparts.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunning

outoffuel.

C.Choketheengine.

D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstart

again.

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E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

5.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

6.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

8.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thetrowelbladeturnswhentherecoilis
pulled.

Thetrowelbladesarewearingunevenly.

Thetrowelbounces,rocks,ordigsintothe
concrete.

Thetiltknobisdifculttoturn.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theclutchisengaged.

2.Theclutchisnotproperlyadjusted.

3.Thebeltguidebracketisbent.

1.Thebladearmisbent.

2.Thebladearmneedtobeadjusted.

3.Thetiltmechanismneedstobe
adjusted.

4.Therodendbearingsarewornor
needstobeadjusted.

1.Thebladearmisbent.

2.Thebladearmneedstobeadjusted.

3.Thearmbearingsareworn.

4.Theoutputshaftisbent.4.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thetiltrodandnutareseized.1.Lubricatethetiltrodthreads.

2.Thetiltpivotisnotseatedproperly.

3.Thetiltlocknutneedstobeadjusted.

4.Thethrustplateiswornorhasseized.

5.Thetiltleveriswornorbent.

6.TheProPitchcamisbentorworn.

1.DisengagetheClutch.

2.SeeAdjustingtheDyna-ClutchLever.

3.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

2.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

3.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

4.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

1.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

2.SeeAdjustingtheBladeArms.

3.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.SeeAdjustingtheTiltKnob.

3.SeeAdjustingtheTiltKnob.

4.Lubricatethethrustplate.Seean
AuthorizedServiceDealer .

5.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.SeeAdjustingthePro-PitchLinkage
Rod.SeeanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

TheDyna-Clutchleverisdifcultto
engage.

Thebeltslips.

Thegearcaseisemittingagrindingnoise.1.Thebearingsareworn.

Theenginedoesnotstart.

Theenginerunsrough.

1.Thetensionneedstobeadjusted.

2.TheDyna-Clutchleverisworn.2.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Thecablehasseized.

1.Thetensionontheclutchspringneeds
tobeadjusted.

2.Thebeltisworn.

1.Thechokeisopen.

2.Thefueltankisempty.2.Fillthetankwithfreshfuel.

3.Thesparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

1.Thechokeislefton.1.Openthechoke.

2.Theairlterisclogged.

3.

Thefuellineisclogged.

4.Thereiswaterorcontaminantsinthe
fuel.

5.Thesparkplugsarewornorhave
buildupontheelectrodes.

1.SeeAdjustingtheDyna-ClutchLever.

3.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.SeeAdjustingtheDyna-ClutchLever.

2.SeeAdjustingtheTransmissionDrive
BeltTension.

1.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Closethechokewhenstartingacold
engine.

3.Checktheelectrodegapandcleanor
replacethesparkplug.

2.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.See
ServicingtheAirCleaner.

3.

Cleanthesedimentcup.

4.Drainandllthetankwithfreshfuel.

5.Checktheelectrodegapandcleanor
replacethesparkplug.

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