Bartell B430 User manual

BARTELL MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM BLVD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, L5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
OI-B09001
PB-B09001
INSTRUCTION MANUAL & PARTS BOO
WAL -BEHIND
POWER TROWEL
MODELS
B430 / B436 / B436E / B440 / B446
Use this guide along with the parts lists attached to locate and identify components of your trowel. When
ordering replacement parts, be sure to provide the model number and serial number from the trowel.
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WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
EXP OSION HAZARD
Never operate the machine in an
explosive atmosphere, near
combustible materials or where
ventilation does not clear exhaust
fumes.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Never come into contact with the
engine or muffler when engine is
operating or shortly after it is
turned off. Serious burns may
occur.
CAUTION
ROTATING HAZARD
Never place hands or feet inside
safety guard rings. Serious injury
will result from contact with rotating
blades.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS
Before starting the machine ensure
that all guards and safety devices
are in place and functioning
properly.
ATTENTION
READ OWNERS MANUAL
Read and understand operator's
manual before using this machine.
Failure to follow operating
instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
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WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREA -IN ....................................................................................................... 4
WAL -BEHIND POWER TROWEL WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE RECORD ........................................................................................................................................ 6
ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS............................................................................................................................. 7
FOREWORD.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 9
1. TROWE S ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2. STABI IZER RING................................................................................................................................................. 9
3. HAND E ASSEMB Y ............................................................................................................................................ 9
4. STATIONARY RING .............................................................................................................................................. 9
5. ENGINE CONTRO S ............................................................................................................................................ 9
6. BE T GUARD ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
DIAGRAM 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
OPERATION (FLOATING) ...................................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION (FINSHING) ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1. STARTING PROCEDURES - WARM TEMPERATURES ................................................................................... 11
2. STARTING PROCEDURES - CO D TEMPERATURES..................................................................................... 11
3. STOPPING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................ 11
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
1. ENGINE OI ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. SPIDER P ATE ................................................................................................................................................... 11
3. GEARBOX ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
4. GEARBOX OI CHANGE .................................................................................................................................... 11
5. GREASE FITTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 11
ENGINE OI SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 11
STORAGE................................................................................................................................................................ 12
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................................... 12
1. AIR C EANER ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. UBRICATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3. SPARK P UG ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4. BE T TENSION ................................................................................................................................................... 12
ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 13
SETTING UP THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL ................................................................................................. 14
STARTING THE ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL .................................................................................................... 14
ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................... 16
TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE .............................................................................................................. 17
1. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................. 17
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 18
1. WA K-BEHIND POWER TROWE ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 1)............................................................................. 19
WA K-BEHIND POWER TROWE PARTS IST............................................................................................... 20
2. BASE UNIT ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 2).................................................................................................................. 21
BASE UNIT PARTS IST.................................................................................................................................... 22
3. SPIDER P ATE ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 3)........................................................................................................... 23
BASE UNIT PARTS IST.................................................................................................................................... 24
4. PRESSURE P ATE ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 4)..................................................................................................... 23
PRESSURE P ATE ASSEMB Y........................................................................................................................ 24
5. C UTCH ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 5) ...................................................................................................................... 25
C UTCH ASSEMB Y PARTS IST.................................................................................................................... 26
6. GEARBOX ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 6) ................................................................................................................... 27
GEARBOX ASSEMB Y PARTS IST ................................................................................................................ 28
7. HAND E ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 7) ...................................................................................................................... 29
HAND E ASSEMB Y PARTS IST.................................................................................................................... 30
8. INSTAPITCH HAND E ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 8)................................................................................................ 31
INSTAPITCH HAND E ASSEMB Y PARTS IST ............................................................................................. 32
9. EUROPEAN SAFETY HAND E ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 9).................................................................................. 33
EUROPEAN SAFETY HAND E ASSEMB Y PARTS IST ............................................................................... 34
10. B ADE CONFIGURATIONS (FIGURE 10)........................................................................................................ 35
B ADE CONFIGURATION PARTS IST............................................................................................................ 36
11. B436E E ECTRIC POWER TROWE ASSEMB Y (FIGURE 11) .................................................................... 37
B436E E ECTRIC POWER TROWE ASSEMB Y PARTS IST ..................................................................... 38
12. E ECTRIC HAND E ASSEMB Y B436 (FIGURE 12) ...................................................................................... 39
E ECTRIC HAND E ASSEMB Y B436 PARTS IST ....................................................................................... 40
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 42
COMPANY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 43
NOTES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 45

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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QUALITY ASSURANCE / MACHINE BREA IN
The Bartell Walk-Behind Power Trowel is the product of extensive engineering
development designed to give long life and unmatched performance. The Walk-Behind
Power Trowels are shipped partially assemble, and only require filling with fuel and a brief
check of lubricant levels in preparation for operation.
You can help ensure that your Power Trowel will perform at top levels by observing a
simple routing on first use. Consider that your new Power Trowel is like a new car. Just
as you would break in a new car to the road or any new machine to the job, you should
start gradually and build up to full use. earn what your machine can do and how it will
respond. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for run-in times. Full throttle and
control may be used after this time period, as allowed by material. This will serve to
further break in the machine on your specific application, as well as provide you with
additional practice using the machine.
We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing a Bartell Walk-
Behind Power Trowel and wish you many years of satisfied use.

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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WAL -BEHIND POWER TROWEL WARRANTY
• All products sold by Bartell Morrison Inc. are warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship;
excluding normal wear on wearing components and components covered by a separate original
manufacturers warranty, for a period of 24 months from the date of sale to the original end user purchaser
provided that certain conditions have been met.
Conditions:
1. The equipment serial number has been registered with Bartell Morrison Inc. or its approved
dealers, distributors, representatives or agents.
2. The equipment has been operated in an appropriate manner by qualified individuals.
3. The equipment has been properly maintained as per the instructions included in the Owner’s
Manual.
4. All claims for warranty must be filed on proper forms and include the serial number of the
equipment along with proof of purchase.
Any evidence of failure to meet these conditions may result in a denial of the warranty claim.
• Consideration of warranty claims will be at the sole discretion of Bartell Morrison Inc., or its authorized
dealers, distributors, representatives or agents.
• Bartell Morrison Inc. may, at its discretion, request that the equipment to be considered for warranty be
returned at the owner’s expense to an authorized repair facility for inspection.
• Under this warranty we may, at our discretion, repair or replace a part or the whole of the defective
component or equipment.
• Our Warranty coverage is limited to the cost to repair or replace the defective portion of the equipment and
a reasonable (as determined by Bartell Morrison Inc.) amount of labour to conduct the repair or
replacement. Under no circumstances shall Bartell Morrison Inc. be liable for any additional or exceptional
costs beyond the cost to repair or replace the defective portion of the equipment. Bartell Morrison Inc. shall
not be held accountable for; costs associated with travel to inspect or repair defective equipment, costs for
transporting defective equipment to or from an authorized repair facility, costs incurred to repair or replace
the defective equipment at any facility other than one authorized by Bartell Morrison Inc., or ancillary
damage caused by or as a result of the defective equipment.
• Under no circumstances shall equipment be returned to Bartell Morrison Inc. or its authorized dealers,
distributors, representatives or agents without the approval of Bartell Morrison Inc. as evidenced by a
Returned Goods Number. To obtain a Returned Goods Number contact the factory or your authorized
dealer, distributor, representative or agent.
• This warranty is for the sole benefit of the original end user purchaser and is not transferable to any other
company or person.

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE P AN
This Walk-Behind Power Trowel has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventative
maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your Power Trowel. Your dealer is interested in
your new machine and has the desire to help you get the most value from it. After reading through this manual
thoroughly, you will find that you can do some of the regular maintenance yourself. However, when in need of parts
or major service, be sure to see your Bartell dealer. For your convenience we have provided this space to record
relevant data about your Walk-Behind Power Trowel. When in need of parts or service be prepared to provide your
Trowel serial number. ocate the serial number now and record in the space below.
Date Purchased:
Type of Machine:
Dealer Name: Model:
Dealer Phone: Serial Number:
REP ACEMENT PARTS USED MAINTENANCE OG
PART NO. QUANTITY COST DATE DATE OPERATION

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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Routine Service
Intervals
Each
use
After 1.5
months
or
50 hrs
Each 3
months
or
100 hrs
Each 6
months
or
200 hrs
Each 9
months
or
300 hrs
Each 12
months
or
400 hrs
General Inspection:
Guards Check o o o o o
Warning stickers Check o o o o o
Test run: Check operation o o o o o
Controls:
Dead-man switch operation
Check
o o o o o o
Check
o o o o o o
Pitch control
ubricate
o o o o o
Engine:
Check evel o o o o o o
Engine oil
Change o o o
Engine oil filter Replace o o
Oil cooler Clean o o o o
Cooling Fins Clean o o o o o
Check - clean o o o o o o
Air cleaner
Replace o
Check o
Air Intake ine
Replace 2 yrs
Check tightness o o
Fan Belt
Replace 500 hrs
Valve clearance Check-adjust o o
Check & Clean o o o o
Fuel filter
Replace o o
Fuel Tank Clean 500 hrs
Engine wiring Check o

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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Routine Service Intervals
Due to the nature and environment of use, Walk-Behind Power Trowels could be exposed to severe
operating conditions. Some general maintenance guidelines will extend the useful life of your trowel.
• The initial service for your power trowel should be performed after 25 hours of use, at which time your
mechanic (or authorized repair shop) should complete all of the recommended checks in the schedule
above. The chart on page 6 (six) is handy for keeping a record of the maintenance performed and the parts
used for servicing your trowel.
• Regular service according to the schedule above will prolong the life of the Walk-Behind Power Trowel and
prevent expensive repairs.
• Keeping your Walk-Behind Power Trowel clean and free from debris is the single most important regular
maintenance operation, over and above the checks in the service schedule above, that can be performed.
After each use your Walk-Behind Power Trowel should be cleaned to remove any dust and debris from the
undercarriage and surrounding components. Use of a power washer will make clean up quick and easy,
especially if a non-stick coating was applied prior to use.
• In the Service Schedule above, items that should be checked, replaced or adjusted are indicated by “o” in
the appropriate column. Not all Walk-Behind Power Trowel models include the same features and options
and as such not all service operations may have to be performed. For ease of recording place a checkmark
(√) through the “o” when the item is complete. If an item is not required or not completed place an “x”
through the “o” in the box.
• All Walk-Behind Power Trowels have governed engine speed of 3600 rpm. See engine manufacturer’s
manual for exact specifications. Care should be used when making any adjustments to the Walk-Behind
Power Trowel not to change the governed speed.
• Failure to have your Walk-Behind Power Trowel regularly serviced and properly maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions will lead to premature failure and void the warranty.

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained
people away from this machine.
• Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if
contacted. Make sure guards are in place. Keep
hands and feet away from moving parts.
• Fuel the machine only when the engine is stopped,
using all necessary safety precautions.
• The engine must always be stopped before
attempting any repair or adjustments. Ignition switch
should be off.
• Be careful not to come in contact with the muffler
when the engine is hot, serious burns may result!
DANGER:
Never operate the machine in an explosive
atmosphere, near combustible materials or where
ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. Repair
fuel leaks immediately. Refer to your engine
owner’s manual for more safety instructions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Bartell Walk-Behind Power Trowel has been
shipped to you partially assembled. Filling the fuel tank
and a brief check of lubricant levels in preparation for
operation is required. To complete the assembly the
following instructions will be helpful.
1. TROWELS – Attach trowel blades with screws and
lock washers supplied. See (A) and (B) Fig. 1. Be
careful that adjusting screw (C) does not protrude
below arm when attaching blades. This could cause
the machine to jump and promote excessive wear in
operation.
2. STABILIZER RING – (if supplied) Install using
screws, bushings and lock washers supplied. See
Fig. 1 (D)
3. HANDLE ASSEMBLY – Put cable end Fig. 2 (A)
through hole in yoke (B) and secure with nut (C),
then install handle bracket on gearbox. To get
proper cable tension, turn control knob Fig. 3,
counter-clockwise to stop position. Guide screw (B)
will now be at the bottom slot. Tighten nut Fig. 4 (A)
until slack is removed from point (B) as indicated. If
more than 2 or 3 threads show through, then nut
should be turned back.
Guide screw, Fig. 3 (B) should be moved to next
lower hole in slide bushing and cable re-adjusted as
above. Turn hand knob completely clockwise and
check for clearance between yoke and gearbox at
point (C) Fig. 4. There should be enough space to
pass a business card through.
4. STATIONARY RING – Install stationary ring as
shown in Fig. 5 with the side bar on engine recoil
side. (May not be exactly as shown). Install rubber
bushings (A) on top and bottom of mounting plate.
Install metal caps (B). Place ring on top and run
screw (C) through caps and rubbers. Tighten lock nut
(D) securely on bottom. It is best to start nuts on all 4
corners before tightening.
5. ENGINE CONTROLS – Attach throttle control to
handle with screws provided. See DIAGRAM 1 below
for your engine model hook-up. For safety switch
connection, attach wire to terminal provided at
“ON/OFF” location.
The throttle cable must be cut and formed to fit. Feed
the cable through the cable clamp on the engine. Pull
the cable through the clamp until it forms a smooth
arc from the handle to the engine. Mark the cable at
the clamp and pull the cable back from the casing at
the throttle. Without cutting the cable, Cut casing at
the mark and push the cable back through fresh cut
end. Form a small “ ” bend in the cable, hook the
inner cable into the throttle block and tighten cable
clamp down onto the casing. With thumb lever and
throttle block in the fully open position, cut the inner
cable by the thumb lever, leaving enough wire
exposed to secure to the lever. Insert the cable into
the fitting and tighten the screw. Restore throttle to
idle position.
IMPORTANT:
Before running machine with belt installed, ensure
that engine idles properly and that the safety-switch
shuts off the engine.
6. BELT GUARD – Install after machine has been
tested, taking care that it does not touch clutch or
pulley.
ATTENTION:
For any information regarding engine adjustments,
please refer to the engine manual supplied.

WAL -BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BARTE MORRISON INC.
375 ANNAGEM B VD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, 5T 3A7, 905-458-5455 FAX [phone]
Created: 07/04
Revised: 08/09
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DIAGRAM 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5