Page 2 - fuel and chemical exposure Warnings
page 2 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) its constituents, and some dust created of California to cause cancer, birthdefects and other reproductive harm. by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemical...
Page 3 - SILICOSIS WARNING; silicosis/respiratory Warnings
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal andother materials with silica in their composition may giveoff dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is abasic component of sand, quartz, br...
Page 4 - table of contents; component drawings; NOTICE
page 4 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) table of contents bs46h90/bs46h11/bs46hle WalK-behind troWel Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings .................. 2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Table Of Contents ..........
Page 5 - training checKlist; Training checklist
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 5 training checKlist Training checklist No. description OK? date 1 Read operation manual completely. 2 Machine layout, location of components, checking of engine oil level. 3 Fuel system, refueling procedure. 4 ...
Page 6 - daily pre-operation checKlist; daily pre-Operation checklist; Engine oil level
page 6 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) daily pre-operation checKlist daily pre-Operation checklist 1 Engine oil level 2 Gearbox oil level 3 Condition of blades 4 Blade pitch operation 5 Safety stop switch operation
Page 7 - safety information; SaFeTy meSSageS; SaFeTy SymBOLS; SYMBOL; DECAL
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 7 safety information Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the...
Page 8 - gENEraL SafETy
page 8 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) safety information gENEraL SafETy CaUTION NeveR operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protect...
Page 9 - TrOwEL SafETy; daNgEr; ENgiNE SafETy
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 9 safety information TrOwEL SafETy daNgEr Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. The engine of this equipment require...
Page 10 - FUeL SaFeTy; TraNSpOrTiNg SafETy
page 10 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) safety information FUeL SaFeTy daNgEr DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or fi re due to static electricity. dO NOT start the...
Page 11 - eNvIRONmeNTaL SaFeTy/DeCOmmISSIONINg; dO NOT; emISSIONS INFORmaTION; Emission control Label
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 11 safety information eNvIRONmeNTaL SaFeTy/DeCOmmISSIONINg NOTICE Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. If the equipment poses an unacc...
Page 12 - troWel specifications/dimensions; Trowel Specifications; TOP VIEW; SIDE VIEW
page 12 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) troWel specifications/dimensions Table 1. Trowel Specifications A–Height (Lifting Bale) –mm (in.) 800 (31.5) Path Width – mm (in.) 1,168 (46.0) B–Height (Handle) – mm (in.) Standard 1,016 (40) Rotor – RPM (Dr...
Page 13 - engine specifications; Table 2. BS46H90 Noise and vibration emissions; model; Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A); Whole Body Vibration Per ISO 2631-; Standard Handle; Handle; Table 3. engine Specifications/Dimensions
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 13 engine specifications Table 2. BS46H90 Noise and vibration emissions model BS46H90 Guaranteed ISO 11201:2010 Based Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A) 94.25 Guaranteed ISO 3744:2010 Based Sound ...
Page 14 - general information; INTeNDeD USe; TraiNiNg chEcKLiST
page 14 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) general information INTeNDeD USe Operate this trowel, tools and components in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools for stated operation is considered contrary to designated ...
Page 15 - troWel components; Figure 2. Trowel Control and Components; QUICK PITCH TM
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 15 troWel components 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 2. Trowel Control and Components Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls or components, for the trowel. Listed below is a brief explanati...
Page 16 - engine components; Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components; INITIaL SeRvICINg
page 16 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) engine components Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components INITIaL SeRvICINg The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's e...
Page 17 - assembly and installation; aSSemBLy aND INSTaLLaTION; Figure 4. Handle Tube Installation; vibratory T-Handle Bar placement; HEIGHT
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 17 assembly and installation aSSemBLy aND INSTaLLaTION Before the trowel can be put into operation there are some components that must be installed before the trowel can be used. This section provides general in...
Page 18 - Figure 7. Throttle Cable Receiver Adjustment; Safety Stop Switch connection; Figure 8. Safety Stop Switch Connection; pitch cable installation; Figure 10. Blade Pitch Star Wheel
page 18 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) 7. Adjustment of the throttle cable tension may be required. If so, loosen the adjusting nut (top nut) on the throttle cable receiver (Figure 7) and loosen or tighten the locking nut (bottom nut). Retighten a...
Page 19 - inspection; Figure 13. Pitch Cable Yoke Attachment; warNiNg; before Starting; Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal; CaUTION
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 19 inspection 5. I n s e r t t h e c a bl e e n d t h r o u g h t h e yo ke eye l e t (Figure 13). Tighten brass set nut #1 by hand to remove all the slack from the cable. Figure 13. Pitch Cable Yoke Attachment ...
Page 20 - Oil Type; fuel check; gearbox Oil; NeveR; STOP
page 20 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the ...
Page 21 - Operation; CENTRIFUGAL; Lifting bale; Figure 19. Lifting the Trowel
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 21 inspection/operation centrifugal Safety "STOp" Switch This trowel has been equipped with a centrifugal safety " STOP " switch (Figure 18). This switch should be tested every time the engine is...
Page 22 - Starting the Engine; Pull the; idle; operation; choke lever; OpEN; Figure 23. Choke Lever Open
page 22 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) NeveR lift the trowel to unnecessary heights. dO NOT stand underneath the trowel while it is being lifted. Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be caused by dropping a trowel. Starting the E...
Page 23 - Figure 24. Starter Grip; cLOSEd; Figure 25. Choke Lever Closed; Testing the centrifugal Safety Stop Switch; Figure 26. Testing Safety Stop Switch; Off; Figure 27. Testing Safety Stop Switch; KE
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 23 5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 24) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for s...
Page 24 - To begin Troweling; To begin troweling, push the throttle lever (Figure 28) forward; concrete finishing Techniques; Slabs on Grade; pitching the Blades (Quick pitchTM Handle); Quick PitchTM
page 24 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) To begin Troweling 1. To begin troweling, push the throttle lever (Figure 28) forward to the " RUN " position. Figure 28. Throttle Lever (Run) concrete finishing Techniques The following steps are int...
Page 25 - Figure 31. Maneuvering the Trowel; feet; aLwayS; rotating; maneuvering the Trowel
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 25 operation Figure 31. Maneuvering the Trowel CaUTION NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings while starting or operating this equipment. CaUTION aLwayS keep clear of rotating or moving parts whil...
Page 26 - Stopping The Engine; idLE; position and run the engine for three minutes at low; fuel valve lever to the
page 26 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) Stopping The Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to the (Figure 32) " idLE " position and run the engine for three minutes at low speed. Figure 32. Throttle Lever (Idle) 2. After the engine cools, turn ...
Page 27 - options; combo blades; Figure 36. Combination Blade
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 27 options Blades are a vital part of finishing concrete. This trowel, or finisher, has been designed to finish concrete and the blades are built to stringent quality standards out of the finest steel. If you ne...
Page 28 - Figure 40. Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture
page 28 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) options Trowel arm adjustment Tool (Optional) If blades show uneven wear patterns or some tend to wear out faster than others, the trowel arms may need to be adjusted. A special tool is available (Figure 40) ...
Page 29 - maintenance; Table 5. engine maintenance Schedule; DUSTy; Table 6. Trowel maintenance Schedule
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 29 maintenance Table 5. engine maintenance Schedule dEScripTiON (3) OpEraTiON bEfOrE Each USe firST mONTH OR 20 HRS. eveRy 6 mONTHS OR 100 HRS. eveRy yEar OR 300 HRS. eveRy 2 yEarS Or 500 HRS. Engine Oil Check X...
Page 30 - gENEraL cLEaNLiNESS; Engine air cleaner; Figure 42. Engine Air Cleaner
page 30 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) maintenance General maintenance practices are cr ucial to the performance and longevity of your trowel. This equipment requires routine cleaning, blade and trowel arm inspection, lubrication and V-belt inspec...
Page 31 - ENgiNE OiL; Figure 43. Draining Engine Oil; SpaRK pLUg; Figure 44. Spark Plug Gap; oil soaked; GAP
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 31 ENgiNE OiL 1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Figure 43. 2. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. 3. Replace engine oil with ...
Page 32 - SparK arrESTEr cLEaNiNg; Figure 46. Spark Arrester Removal; BLaDe pITCH aDjUSTmeNT pROCeDURe; Figure 48. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt; fLaT
page 32 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) maintenance SparK arrESTEr cLEaNiNg Clean the spark arrester every 6 months or 100 hours.1. Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust deflector, then remove the deflector. See Figure 46 2. Remove the 5 mm sc...
Page 33 - high; Figure 50. Incorrect Spider Plate Alignment; SpIDeR RemOvaL; Figure 51. Spider Removal
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 33 2. Pitch the blades as flat as possible. The pitch adjustment bolts (Figure 49) should all barely make contact (0.10 inch max. clearance) with the lower wear plate on the spider. All pitch alignment bolts sho...
Page 34 - chaNgiNg bLadES; aLL; Figure 52. Blade Removal; TROWeL aRm RemOvaL; Figure 53. Trowel Arm Removal
page 34 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) chaNgiNg bLadES It is recommended that aLL the blades on the trowel are changed at the same time. If only one or some of the blades are changed, the machine will not finish concrete consistently and the machi...
Page 35 - CHeCKINg TROWeL aRm STRaIgHTNeSS; Figure 54. Trowel Arm; TROWeL aRm LeveR aDjUSTmeNT; Figure 56. Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 35 maintenance CHeCKINg TROWeL aRm STRaIgHTNeSS Trowel arms (Figure 54) can be damaged by rough handling, such as dropping the trowel on the pad, or by striking exposed plumbing, forms, or rebar while in operati...
Page 36 - ReaSSemBLy; Figure 57. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation
page 36 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) maintenance 7. Once the correct adjustment is made, tighten the lock nut on the trowel arm to lock in place. 8. Loosen locking nuts on the adjustment fixture, and remove trowel arm. 9. Repeat steps for the re...
Page 37 - STarT
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 37 maintenance LONg-TeRm STORage For storage of the trowel for over 30 days, the following is required: Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL to the fuel. Run the engine until the gasoline in the ca...
Page 38 - troubleshooting; Symptom
page 38 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) troubleshooting Troubleshooting (engine) Symptom possible problem Solution Diffi cult to start, fuel is available, but no spark at spark plug. Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug....
Page 42 - Wiring diagram
page 42 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) ON OF F CENTRIFUGAL STOP SWITCH OIL LEVEL SWITCH GRN OIL ALERT UNIT YEL OIL LEVEL INDICATOR ENGINE STOP SWITCH UNIT IGNITION COIL CHASSIS GND. SPARK PLUG BLK YEL TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION UNIT BLK BLK BLK MALE ...
Page 43 - notes
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 43 notes
Page 44 - explanation of code in remarKs column; SampLe paRTS LIST; paRT Name; duplicate item Numbers; without notice; RemaRKS; Serial Number break
page 44 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) explanation of code in remarKs column The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if th...
Page 45 - suggested spare parts; wiTh; hONda
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 45 suggested spare parts BS46H90/BS46H11 WaLK-BeHIND TROWeLS wiTh HONDa gX270UT2Qa2/gX340UT2Qap2 gaSOLINe ENgiNES 1 to 3 Units Qty. p/N Description 2............20478 .................... GRIP, HANDLE 1............
Page 46 - nameplate and decals
page 46 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) nameplate and decals MODEL SERIAL NO. 3 7 9 4 P/N 36099 1 2 5 10 P/N 23700 WWW.MULTIQUIP.COM WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL 6 8 STANDARD HANDLE QUICK PITCH™ HANDLE 11 P/N 23700 WWW.MULTIQUIP.COM WALK-BEHIND POWER T...
Page 48 - standard handle assy.
page 48 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) standard handle assy. 14 13 2 22 9 16 6 15 24 25 21 5 7 11 12 20 23 19 18 17 4 3 1 27 28 10 26 37 32 29 30 33 31 8 34 34 35 36 INSTRUCTIONS
Page 53 - GUARD RING
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 53 NO. paRT NO. paRT Name QTy. RemaRKS 1 21973 GUARD RING 1 2 0205 SCREW, HHC 3/8-16 X 1.0 4 3 1391 SCREW, HHC 5/16-24 X 1-1/2 ZINC 4 4 10024 NUT, NYLOC 1/4-20 2 5 21894 CLIP, FAST LEAD 1 6 21979 ACCESS PANEL, B...
Page 55 - CASE, WORM GEAR MACHINED
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 55 gearbox assy. NO. paRT NO. paRT Name QTy. RemaRKS 1%$ 0753 SEAL, OIL 1 2% 0131 A SCREW, HHC 1/4-20 X 3/4 4 3% 12876 FLANGE, INPUT SHAFT 1 4%$ 20395 O-RING, 2" 8032 N 1 6%# 20466 BEARING, CUP, TIMKEN #M119...
Page 56 - engine and clutch assy.
page 56 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) engine and clutch assy. 15 16 17 18 19 14 8 12 11 10 9 4 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 4A 13 21 NOTES: APPLY BLUE LOCTITE™ 246, ITEM 20. 1 1 LOW SPEED KIT 2 FOR OPTIMUM PANNING PERFORMANCEBLADE SPEED MUST BE CHANGED. USELOW ...
Page 60 - stabiliZer ring assy.; DETAIL “A”
page 60 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) stabiliZer ring assy. 1 APPLY LOCTITE 242 BLUEOR EQUIVALENT. SEE DETAIL “A” DETAIL “A” 4 3 2 4 5 1 1 1
Page 63 - TROWEL BLADE, 8 X 18 STANDARD BC
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 63 blade assy. NO. paRT NO. paRT Name QTy. RemaRKS 1 C464 TROWEL BLADE, 8 X 18 STANDARD BC 4 2 21906 SCREW, HHFS 5/16 - 18 X 1-1/2 GR5 8 3 BLADE AND PAN ACCESSORIES, ALL ...........1................SEE NOTICE BE...
Page 64 - engine service parts
page 64 — BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) engine service parts 1 2 3 4 5
Page 65 - TANK CAP 1
BS46H SeRIeS WaLK-BeHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 65 engine service parts NO. paRT NO. paRT Name QTy. RemaRKS 1 17620Z4H020 TANK CAP 1 2 28462ZE2W11 ROPE, RECOIL .................................................1................GX270UT2QA2 2 28462ZE3W01 ROPE, R...
Page 68 - OperatiOn and parts Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; CHINA
OperatiOn and parts Manual pn: 22903 Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING © COPYRIGHT 2013, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc, the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without w...