Multiquip 8FP Series TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 3
MULTIQUIP FLOOR PLANERS 8FP SERIES
Table Of Contents.................................................................................................................................3-4
Parts Ordering Procedures................................................................................................................... 6
Notice to Operators...............................................................................................................................7-8
Operator Instructional Data Sheet........................................................................................................ 9
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................10
Preparation.................................................................................................................... ....................11
Operation........................................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance, Repair and Storage..................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................14
Removing the Floor Planer from the Pallet........................................................................................14
Before Starting the Engine....................................................................................................................14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Crankcase with Oil......................................................................... 14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Fuel Tank .......................................................................................15
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 15
Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................... 15
Flail Design and Application ..............................................................................................................16-18
Spacers Washers ..............................................................................................................................18
Flair Drum Rods.................................................................................................................................18-19
Flail Drum Design and Application.....................................................................................................20
Installing Flails on the Two Section Drum .........................................................................................21-23
Installing a Loaded Drum On the Driveshaft......................................................................................23-24
Transporting the Floor Planer............................................................................................................ 24
Starting the 8FP/E on the Jobsite...................................................................................................... 25-26
Starting the 8FP/G on the Jobsite .....................................................................................................27
Operating the 8FP/E and 8FG/G Floor Planers on the Jobsite......................................................... 27-31
Stopping the 8FP/E Floor Planer on the Jobsite............................................................................... 31
Stopping the 8FP/G Floor Planer on the Jobsite............................................................................... 31
Service.................................................................................................................................................. 31
Preventative Maintenance Check List............................................................................................... 31-32
Checking V-Belt Tension and Alignment........................................................................................... 32
Installing a Replacement V-Belt or Pulley .........................................................................................33
Installing Replacement Bearing on the V-Belt Side...........................................................................35-37
Installing Replacement Bearing on the Outboard Side .....................................................................37-39
Lubrication Requirements..................................................................................................................39
Aligning the Caster Wheels ...............................................................................................................40
Checking Driveshaft Runout.............................................................................................................. 41
Engine Service...................................................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 44
Electric Motor..................................................................................................................................... 44
Gasoline Engine ................................................................................................................................44
Operational Problems........................................................................................................................ 44-45