TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting (Ride-On Trowel)

 

Symptom

possible problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

Stop switch malfunction?

Make sure that the stop switch is functioning when the

 

operator is seated. Replace switch if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at the fuel system. Make sure there is fuel being

Engine running rough or not at all.

Fuel?

supplied to the engine. Check to ensure that the fuel

 

 

fi lter is not clogged.

 

 

 

 

Ignition?

Check to ensure that the ignition switch has power and

 

is functioning correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad contacts?

Replace switch.

 

 

 

Safety stop switch not functioning.

Loose wire connections?

Check wiring. Replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

Other problems?

Consult engine manufacturer’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure blades are in good condition, not excessively

 

 

worn. Finish blades should measure no less than 2

 

Blades?

inches (50mm) from the blade bar to the trailing edge,

 

combo blades should measure no less that 3.5 inches

 

 

 

 

(89mm). Trailing edge of blade should be straight and

 

 

parallel to the blade bar.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that all blades are set at the same pitch angle

 

Pitch Adjustment?

as measured at the spider. A fi eld adjustment tool

 

is available for height adjustment of the trowel arms

 

 

 

 

(contact Parts Department).

 

 

 

 

Bent trowel arms?

Check the spider assembly for bent trowel arms. If one

 

of the arms is even slightly bent, replace it immediately.

 

 

Trowel bounces, rolls concrete, or makes uneven

 

 

 

Check the trowel arm bushings for tightness. This can

swirls in concrete.

 

be done by moving the trowel arms up and down. If

 

Trowel arm bushings?

there is more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) of travel at the

 

 

tip of the arm, the bushings should be replaced. All

 

 

bushings should be replaced at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the fl atness of the thrust collar by rotating it on

 

Thrust collar?

the spider. If it varies by more than 0.02 inch (0.5 mm)

 

 

replace the thrust collar.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the thrust collar by rocking it on the spider. If it

 

Thrust collar bushing?

can tilt more than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) - as measured at

 

the thrust collar O.D., replace the bushing in the thrust

 

 

 

 

collar.

 

 

 

 

Thrust bearing worn?

Check the thrust bearing to see that it is spinning freely.

 

Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main output shaft of the gearbox assembly should

 

Main shaft?

be checked for straightness. The main shaft must run

 

straight and cannot be more than 0.003 inch (0.08 mm)

 

 

Machine has a perceptible rolling motion while

 

out of round at the spider attachment point.

 

 

 

Check to make sure that both fi ngers of the yoke press

running.

Yoke?

evenly on the wear cap. Replace yoke as necessary.

 

 

 

 

Check to ensure that each blade is adjusted to have the

 

Blade Pitch?

same pitch as all other blades. Adjust per maintenance

 

 

section in manual.

 

 

 

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Multiquip HHXG5 operation manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible problem Solution