MULTIQUIP Whiteman JTN Guide

OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
MODEL #
SERIAL #
P/N 11261
Revision #5 (08/03/06)
JTN
RIDE-ON TROWEL
RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL
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JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL—TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE
Specificationsand
part numbersare
subjecttochange
withoutnotice.
MQ WHITEMAN JTN RIDE-ON
POWER TROWEL
Here's How to Get Help ............................................ 3
Table of Contents...................................................... 4
Training Checklist ...................................................... 5
Daily Pre-Operation Checklist................................... 6
Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 7
Safety Message Alert Symbols................................. 8
Rules For Safe Operation ....................................9-12
Operation and Safety Decals .................................. 13
Specifications (Trowel) ............................................ 14
Specifications (Engine) ........................................... 15
Engine Components (Honda) ................................. 16
Engine Components (Vanguard) ............................ 17
General Information................................................ 18
Controls and Indicators (Front)............................... 20
Controls and Indicators (Rear) ............................... 21
New Machine Set-up Instructions ........................... 22
Initial Start-up.....................................................23-25
Maintenance ......................................................26-32
Troubleshooting (Trowel) ...................................33-34
Troubleshooting (Engine)...................................35-36
Explanation od Code In Remarks Column.............. 37
Suggested Spare Parts........................................... 38
COMPONENT DRAWINGS
Nameplate and Decals.......................................40-41
Vanguard Engine and Clutch Assembly.............42-43
Honda Engine and Clutch Assembly .................44-45
Drive Assembly ..................................................46-47
Steering Assy. (LS) S/N 43489 & Below.............48-49
Steering Assy. (RS) S/N 43489 & Above............50-51
Steering Assy. (LS) S/N 43490-46645 ...............52-53
Steering Assy. (RS) S/N 43490-46645...............54-55
Steering Assy. (LS) S/N 46646~.........................56-57
Steering Assy. (RS) S/N 46645-61579...............58-59
Steering Assist Assy.S/N 61580 & Above..........60-63
Gearbox Pivot Assembly....................................64-65
Gearbox Assembly (Right-Side) ........................66-69
Gearbox Assembly (Left-Side)...........................70-73
Thrust Bearing Kit ..............................................74-75
4-Blade Spider Assembly (Left-Side).................76-77
4-Blade Spider Assembly (Right-Side) ..............78-79
Blades and Adjustment Fixture Assembly .........80-81
Twin Pitch Handle Assembly (RT/LT) .................82-83
Twin Pitch Tower Assembly (RT/LT) ...................84-85
Twin Pitch Miter Box Assembly ..........................86-87
Main Frame Assembly .......................................88-89
Seat Frame Assembly........................................90-91
Retardant Spray Tank Assy. S/N30058 & Below .. 92-93
Retardant Spray Tank Assy. S/N30059 & Above.. 94-95
Foot Pedal Assembly .........................................96-97
Throttle/Foot Pedal ............................................98-99
Battery Assembly ...........................................100-101
Lights Assembly .............................................102-103
Front Panel Assembly (Vanguard) .................104-105
Front Panel Assembly (Honda)).....................106-107
E-Z Mover & Lift Handle Assembly ................108-109
Wiring Diagram, Vanguard .............................110-111
Wiring Diagram, Honda..................................112-113
Terms and Conditions of Sale...............................114
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TRAINING CHECKLIST
Thischecklist willlistssome of theminimumrequirements formachinemaintenance and operation.Pleasefeel freetodetachit and
make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is to be trained or it can be used as a review for more experienced
operators.
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DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
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JTN RIDE ONTROWEL — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety precautions should be followed at
all times when operating this equipment.
Failure to read and understand the Safety
Messages and Operating Instructions
couldresult in injuryto yourself andothers.
FORYOUR SAFETY ANDTHE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and efficient
operation of the MQ Whiteman
JTN
Ride-On Trowel
Before using this
trowel, ensure that the operating
individual has read and understands
all instructions in this manual.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
theoperator, and are preceded byone of threewords: DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER:DANGER:
DANGER:DANGER:
DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
WW
WW
WARNING:ARNING:
ARNING:ARNING:
ARNING: You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY injured if you DO NOT follow
directions.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: You CAN be injured if you
DO NOT follow directions.
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Potential hazards associated with the JTN ride-on trowel
operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which appear
throughout this manual, and will be referenced in conjunction
with Safety Message Alert Symbols.
Rotating Parts
NEVER operate equipment with covers,
orguards removed. Keepfingers, hands,
hair and clothing away from all moving
parts to prevent injury.
NOTE
Accidental Starting
ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF
switch in the OFF position, when the
trowel is not in use.
ALWAYS wear approved eye and
hearing protection when required.
Sight and Hearing Hazard
Respiratory Hazard
ALWAYS wear approved respiratory
protection when required.
Equipment Damage Messages
Other important messages are provided throughout this manual
to help prevent damage to your trowel, other property, or the
surrounding environment.
This trowel, other property, or the
surrounding environment could be
damaged if you DO NOT follow
instructions.
Over-Speed Conditions
NEVER tamper with the factory settings of
the engine governor settings. Personal
injury and damage to the engine or
equipment can result if operating speed
ranges above maximum allowable.
NOTE
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CAUTION:Failuretofollowinstructionsinthismanualmay
lead to serious injury or even death! This
equipment is to be operated by trained and
qualified personnel only! This equipment is
for industrialuse only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
JTN Ride-OnTrowel .
SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment
beforereadingthisentiremanual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by
personsunder18years of age.
■ NEVERoperatethetrowelwithoutproper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devicesrequiredby the job.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■ NEVER operate the trowel under the
influenceor drugs or alcohol.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
theequipmentand/orinjurytousermayresult.
■ Manufacturerdoesnotassumeresponsibilityforanyaccident
duetoequipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safetydecals when they become difficultread.
■ ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened threads or bolts
beforestarting.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
workingwithflammableliquids.When
refueling,stop the engine andallowit
tocool.
■ NEVER smoke around or near the
machine.Fireorexplosioncouldresultfrom
fuel vapors , or if fuel is spilled on a hot!
engine.
■ NEVER operate the trowel in an explosive atmosphere or
nearcombustiblematerials.An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ Topping-offtofiller port isdangerous,as it tends to spillfuel.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
thetrowel.
■ HighTemperatures –Allowthe enginetocoolbeforeadding
fuelorperformingserviceandmaintenancefunctions.Contact
with
hot! componentscancauseseriousburns.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
andopenflames.
JTN RIDE ONTROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ The engine of this trowel requires an adequate free flow of
coolingair. NEVER operatethetrowel(exceptelectricmodels)
in any enclosed or narrow
area where free flow of the
airisrestricted.Iftheairflow
is restricted it will cause
serious damage to the
trowel's engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the trowel's
engine gives off
DEADLY
carbonmonoxidegas.
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The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operatingtheJTN ride-on trowel:
General Safety
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading
thisentiremanual.
■ Thisequipment should not be operated by persons under18
yearsof age.
■ DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety
devicesareattached and in place.
■ ALWAYS checktomakesure that the operatingareaisclear
beforestartingtheengine.
■ ALWAYStestthe safetykillswitch beforeoperatingthetrowel.
■ NEVER place your feet inside the guard rings while starting
oroperatingthistrowel.
■ ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while
operatingthistrowel.
■ NEVER leave the trowel unattended while running.
■ NEVER modifythesafety kill switch. It is design for operator
safety.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
andopenflames.
■ ALWAYS use extremecautionwhenworkingwith flammable
liquids.Whenrefueling, stop the engine and allow itto cool.
DO NOT
smoke around or near the machine. Fire or
explosioncouldresultfromflamesorsparks,oriffuelisspilled
on a hot engine.
■ MovingParts -Shut downtheengineanddisconnectbattery
beforeperforming serviceormaintenance functions. Contact
withmovingpartscancauseseriousinjury.
■ Whenlifting of thetrowelisrequired, a chaincanbeattached
to the lift loops, allowing a forklift or crane to lift the ride-on
trowel up onto a slab of concrete.The strap or chain should
havea minimum 2,000 pounds (1000-kg)liftingcapacityand
theliftinggearmust be capable of lifting at least this amount.
■ NEVER standunderneaththetrowel when it is being lifted.
■ Thisride-ontrowelisvery heavy andawkwardtomovearound.
UseproperheavyliftingproceduresandDO NOT attemptto
lift the ride-on trowel by the
guard rings .
■ NEVERrunenginewithoutairfilter.Severeenginedamage
may occur.
■ ALWAYS service air filter frequently to prevent engine
malfunction.
■ ALWAYS be sure the operatorisfamiliarwithpropersafety
precautions when operating the trowel.
■ ALWAYS store trowel properly when not in use.
■ DO NOT leave the trowel running unattended.
■ DO NOT allowunauthorizedpeople tooperatethistrowel.
■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in
Operator’sManualbeforeattemptingtooperateequipment.
■ Refer to the Briggs and Stratton or Honda Engine
Owner's Manual for engine technical questions or
information.
Transporting
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely.
■ If the trowel is being transported via a trailer, make sure
trailer complies with all local and state safety
transportation laws.See “ Towing Safety Precautions ”
for basic towing techniques in this manual.
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Battery
The battery contains acids that can cause injury to the eyes
andskin.To avoideyeirritation, always wearsafetyglasses.
Use well insulated gloves when picking up the battery. Use
the following guidelines when handling the battery:
■ DO NOT drop the battery.There is the possibility of risk
that the battery may explode.
■ DO NOT expose the battery to
open flames, sparks, cigarettes
etc. The battery contains
combustible gases and liquids. If
these gases and liquids come in
contact with a flame or spark, an
explosion could occur.
■ ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not
charged a buildup of combustible gas will occur.
■ ALWAYSkeepbatterychargingandcablesingoodworking
condition. Repair or replace all worn cables.
■ ALWAYS disconnectthe negativebatteryterminal before
performing service on the trowel.
■ ALWAYS recharge the battery in an vented air
environment, to avoid risk of a dangerous concentration
of combustible gases.
■ In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in
contact with clothing or skin , rinse skin or clothing
immediately with plenty of water.
■ In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in
contactwithyoureyes,rinseeyes immediatelywithplenty
of water, then contact the nearest doctor or hospital, and
seek medical attention.
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Maintenance Safety
■ Disconnectthebatteryandsparkplugwiresbeforeattempting
anytype of service.
■ Securelysupportanytrowelcomponentsthatmustberaised.
■ NEVERlubricatecomponentsorattemptserviceonarunning
machine.
■ ALWAYS allow the trowel a proper amount of time to cool
beforeservicing.
■ Keepthe trowel in proper running condition.
■ Makesure that there isnobuildupof concrete, grease, oilor
debrisonthetrowel.
■ Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace
brokenparts.
■ Disposeofhazardouswasteproperly. Examplesofpotentially
hazardouswasteareusedmotor oil, fuel and fuel filters.
■ DONOT useplasticfoodcontainerstodisposeofhazardous
waste.
■ DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
downa drain or into anywater source.
■ NEVER store trowel with fuel in the tank for any extended
period of time. Always clean up spilled fuelimmediately.
Pay close attention to
ventilationwhenoperating
the trowel inside tunnels
and caves. The engine
exhaust contains noxious elements.
Engine exhaust must be routed to a
ventilated area.
DANGER:DANGER:
DANGER:DANGER:
DANGER:
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Emergencies
■ ALWAYS knowthelocationofthenearest fireextinguisher .
■ ALWAYS knowthelocationofthe nearest and first aid kit .
■ In emergencies always know the location of the
nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site .
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance , doctor and fire department . This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting
the trowel on public roads, always make sure the trailer that
supports the trowel and the towing vehicle are in good
operating condition and both units are mechanically sound.
Thefollowinglistofsuggestionsshouldbeusedwhentowing
yourgenerator:
■ Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
areratedequalto,orgreaterthanthetrailer"grossvehicle
weight rating" (GVWR) of 6,000 lbs.
■ ALWAYS inspectthe hitch andcouplingforwear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
■ Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■ ALWAYS makesurethe trailerisequippedwith a "Safety
Chain".
■ ALWAYS attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle
properly.
■ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
■ The maximum speed for highway towing is 45 MPH
unlesspostedotherwise. Recommendedoff-roadtowing
is not to exceed 10 MPH or less depending on type of
terrain.
■ Place chock blocks underneath each wheel to prevent
rolling, while parked.
■ Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
■ Avoidsudden stopsand starts. Thiscan causeskidding,
or jack-knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Towing Safety Precautions
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Conform to Department ofTransportation
(DOT) SafetyTowing Regulations before
towinggenerator.
■ Avoid sharp turns.
■ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
whentowing.
■ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
transporting.
■ DOT Requirements include the following:
z Connect and test electric brake operation.
z Secure portable power cables in cable tray with
tie wraps.
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Machine Safety Decals
The JTN-Series Ride-OnTrowel is equipped with a number of safety decals.These decals are provided for operator safety and
maintenance information. Figure 1 below illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals
becomeunreadable,replacements can be obtained fromyourdealer.
Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — SPECIFICATIONS (TROWEL)
NOTE:
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE)
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Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components (Honda)
INITIALSERVICING
Theengine(Figure 3) must be checked forproper lubrication and
filledwithfuelpriortooperation. Refertothemanufacturer'sengine
manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing.The
engine shown above is a HONDA engine. Operation for other
typesofenginesmayvarysomewhat.
1. Fuel Filter – Filters fuel for contaminants.
2. Air Filter – Preventsdirtandotherdebris fromenteringthe
fuel system. Unsnap air filter cover to gain access to filter
element.
3. Choke Knob – Used in the starting of a cold engine or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
4. Engine ON/OFF Switch – "ON" position permits engine
starting,"OFF" position stops engine operations.
5. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
thestartergrip until resistance is felt, then pullbriskly and
smoothly.
6. Oil Sensor Switch –This switch monitors the oil level in
the engine crankcase. In the event of low oil, the engine
willbeshutdown.
7. Oil Filter – Spin-ontype, filters oil for contaminants.
8. Throttle Lever – Controlled by accelerator pedal,
increasesordecreasesengineRPM.
13. Oil Dip Stick – Removeto check amount andconditionof
oilincrankcase.
14. Starter – Startsengine when ignition key is rotatedto the
"ON" position.
15. Oil Drain Plug – Removeto drain crankcase oil.
Enginecomponentscangenerateextremeheat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
whilethe engineisrunning orimmediatelyafter
operating.NEVERoperatetheenginewiththemufflerremoved.
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL— ENGINE COMPONENTS (HONDA)
10. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
sparkpluggapto0.71-0.78mm(0.028-0.031inch)Clean
sparkplug once a week.
11. Oil Filler Cap – Remove cap to refill or replace oil with
recommended type as listed inTable 3.Make sure cap is
tightened securely.DO NOT over fill.
12. Muffler –Used to reduce noise and emissions.
NEVER
touch the muffler while it is hot! Serious burns can result.
NEVER operatethe engine with the muffler removed.
WARNING
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INITIALSERVICING
Theengine(Figure 4) must be checked forproper lubrication and
filledwithfuelpriortooperation. RefertothemanufacturersEngine
manualfor instructions&detailsofoperationandservicing.
1. Oil Fill Cap – Remove cap to refill or replace oil with
recommended type as listed inTable 3.Make sure cap is
tightened securely.DO NOT over fill.
2. Oil Dipstick – Removetocheck amount and condition of
oilincrankcase.
3. Fuel Pump – Pumps fuel from the fuel tank into the
carburetor.
4. Spark Plugs – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
sparkpluggapto0.71-0.76mm(0.028-0.030inch)Clean
sparkplug once a week.
5. Electric Starter–Startsenginewhenignitionkeyisrotated
tothe“ON” position.
6. Oil Drain Plug – Removeto drain crankcase oil.
7. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
thestartergrip until resistance is felt, then pullbriskly and
smoothly.
8. Throttle Lever – Usedtoadjustengine RPMspeed(lever
advanced forward
SLOW , lever back toward operator
FAST ).
9. Choke Lever – Usedinthestarting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
Operating the engine without
an air filter, with a damaged air
filter, or a filter in need of
replacement will allow dirt to
enterthe engine, causing rapid
enginewear.
NOTE
WARNING
Enginecomponentscangenerateextremeheat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
whiletheengineisrunningorimmediatelyafter
operating.NEVERoperatetheenginewiththe
mufflerremoved.
10. Ignition Switch – Insert the ignition key here to start the
engine.Turn the key clockwise to the
ON position, then
continue turning clockwise to the
START position and
release. To stop the engine turn the key fully counter-
clockwise to the
STOP position.
11. Air Filter – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
thefuel system. Releasethelatcheson the sidesoftheair
filtercovertogain access to filter element.
12. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
NEVER
touch the muffler while it is hot! Serious burns can result.
NEVER operatethe engine with the muffler removed.
13. Oil Filter – Preventsdirtandother debrisfromentering the
engine. Service the oil filter as recommended in the
maintenancesectionofthis manual.
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL — ENGINE COMPONENTS (VANGUARD)
Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components (Vanguard)
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JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL — GENERAL INFORMATION
JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL FAMILIARIZATION
TheJTN ride-on trowel is designedforthefloatingand finishing
ofconcreteslabs.Thisride-on trowelisanon-overlappingtrowel.
Take a walk around the trowel. Take notice of all the major
components (see Figures 5 and 6) like the engine, blades, air
cleaner,fuelsystem,fuelshut-offvalve,ignitionswitchetc.Check
thatthere isalwaysoilin theengine,andgear oilinthegear box
assembly.
Readallthe safetyinstructionscarefully.Safetyinstructionswill
befound throughout this manual andon the machine. Keep all
safetyinformationingood,readable condition.Operatorsshould
bewelltrained on the operation and maintenance of the trowel.
Lookattheoperatorcontrollevers.Grabthecontrolleversand
move them around a bit. Look to see how moving the control
leverscausesthegearboxes and frame to move.
Noticethefootpedal whichcontrolstheenginespeed. Alsotake
alookatthemaindrivelineofthetrowel.Takenoteandreference
how the belts look, this is the way the belts should look when
adjustedproperly.
Beforeusing your ride-on trowel, test it ona flat watered down
sectionoffinished concrete.This trialtestrunwill increase your
confidence in using the trowel and at the same time it will
familiarizeyouwiththetrowel’scontrolsandindicators.Inaddition
you will understand how the trowel will handle under actual
conditions.
Engine
Thistrowelisequippedwitheither a air-cooled18HPVanguard
(Briggs and Stratton) gasoline engine or a 20 HP air-cooled
Honda gasoline engine (GX620).Refer to the engine owner’s
manualfor specificinstructionsregardingengineoperation.This
manualis includedwiththe ride-ontrowelat thetimeof shipping
from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer
for a replacementshould the original manual disappear.
Blades
Thebladesof the trowel finish the concreteas they are rotated
around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination
(8 inches wide), float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6
inches wide).This trowel comes equipped with four blades
per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to
vertical rotating shaft by means of a
spider assembly.
Gearboxes
The JTN ride-on trowel consist of two separate gearbox
assemblies that are enclosed in rugged cast aluminum gear
cases. The main gear is a high quality bronze and steel
composite.Thewormgeariscomposedof hardened steel.
Coolingfinsandfans are integrated into the gearbox to provide
maximumcoolingforthegearboxoil.The gearboxcasing holds
50% more oil capacity than competitors, which allows more
lubricationtobe provided to critical points.
Steering Assist
Dual control levers located in front of the operator's seat are
providedforsteering the trowel.Thecontrollevers arelinkedto
two spring loaded cylinders. Push the left control lever forward
andpulltherightcontrolleverbackwardandthetrowelwillrotate
clockwise on approximately a center axis. Pull the left control
leverbackwardand push the right control lever forward and the
trowel will rotate counterclockwise.SeeTable 4 for a complete
descriptiononthe control levers directional positioning.
Constant Velocity Joints (CV-Joints)
Constant velocity joints insure the efficient transfer of power to
thedriveshaftandmaintainsthetimingofthegearboxes without
anychanceofslippage.
Training
For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST”
locatedinthe front of this manual.This checklistwillprovidean
outlineforanexperiencedoperatorto provide training to a new
operator.
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JTN RIDE-ONTROWEL — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 5. JTN Controls and Indicators (Front)
1. Seat – Placeforoperator to sit.Enginewillnot start unless
operator is seated. Seat is adjustable, fore and aft for
operatorcomfort.
2. Steering Control Lever (right-side) -Allows the unit to
moveineitheraforward,reverseleftor right direction.
3. Retardant Spray Control Button – Whenpressedallows
retardantspray to flowthroughthespray nozzle located at
thefront of the machine.
4. Twin Pitch Control – Adjuststhebladepitchfor rightside
ofthe trowel.Turnthecrankasmarkedonitstop surface to
increaseordecreaseblade pitch.
5. Twin Pitch Control – Adjusts the bladepitchfor leftside
ofthe trowel.Turnthecrankasmarkedonitstop surface to
increaseordecreaseblade pitch.
6. Steering Control Lever (left-side) -Allows the unit to
moveineitheraforward,reverseleftor right direction.
7. Light Switch – When activated, turns on four halogen
lights.Lightsofferbettervisibility when working indoors.
8. Ignition Switch – With keyinsertedturnclockwise to start
engine.
9. Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap - Indicates the amount of fuel in
thefueltank. Remove this cap to add fuel.
10. FuelTank - Holds 2.2 gallons of unleaded gasoline.
11. SpareBelt Carrier-Contains2sparebelts.Beltsare used
on the drive pulley.
12. Left Foot Riser – Operatorfoot rest pedal.
13. Spray Nozzle – Spraynozzlefor retardant.
14. Right Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade
speedisaccomplishedbyslightlydepressingthefootpedal.
Maximumbladespeedisaccomplished byfullydepressing
thefootpedal.
15. EZ- Mover Boss – Front-sideinsertionpointforEZ Mover.
Usedwhenthetransporting of the trowel is required.
16. Lights – Four 12 volt halogen lights are provided with this
unit.
17. HourMeter - Indicatesnumberof hoursmachinehasbeen
in use or hours engine was run.
18. Dip Stick- Access hole provided to check engine oil
throughthiscutout.
19. Spark Plug- Access thesparkplugthroughthiscutout.
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JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
HTN/HTO-31V — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 6. JTN Controls and Indicators (Rear)
20. Right-Side Spider – Consists (basic) of trowel arms,
blades,wearplate,andthrustcollaretc.
21. Left-SideSpider – Consists(basic)oftrowelarms,blades,
wearplate,andthrustcollaretc.
22. Battery – Provides+12VDCpowertotheelectricalsystem
23. Retardant Spray Motor – Used in conjunction with the
leftspray control button.
24. Retardant SprayTank – Holds 5 gallons of retardant.
25. Belt Guard – Encloses V-belts used in conjunction with
clutch.
26. EZ-MoverBoss– Back-sideinsertionpointfor EZMover.
Usedwhenthetransporting of the trowel is required.
27. SafetyKill Switch –Shuts downenginewhen operator is
not sittinginseat.
28. LiftLoops – Locatedon boththeleft andrightsides ofthe
main frame. Used when the trowel must be lifted onto a
concreteslab.
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