INSTRUCTION MANUAL & PARTS BOOK WALK-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. POWERFUL - EFFICIENT - DEPENDABLE BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! DANGER EXPLOSION 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.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE/MACHINE BREAK-IN ....................................................................................................... 4 WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 5 MAINTENANCE RECORD ........................................................................................................................................
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE / MACHINE BREAK 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.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL WALK-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.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAINTENANCE RECORD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN 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.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Routine Service Intervals Each use After 1.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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.
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WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION (Floating) STOPPING PROCEDURE When the slab has set sufficiently firm that the operator’s footprint leaves a very slight depression on the surface of the slab, it is ready for the floating operation. Under normal operating conditions the machine should cover as much as 1000 sq. ft. in about 15 minutes.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE MAINTENANCE The following steps should be taken to prepare your Walk-Behind Power Trowel for extended storage. 1. Close fuel shut off valve. 2. Siphon excess gasoline from tank. 3. Start engine until it stops from lack of fuel. This will use up all the fuel in the carburetor and prevent formation of deposits due to evaporation of fuel. Maintaining your Walk-Behind Power Trowel will insure long life to the machine and its components.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL OPERATION The electric models of Bartell Power Trowels require appropriate power sources, connections, extension cords, and surge protection. Bartell Morrison Inc. is not responsible for damage to person or property due to improper use or setup of an Electric Power Trowel. Select your power supply and other provisions based on the specific type of trowel being operated.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL • While the trowel should be cleaned daily, and the electronic components are splash-resistant, avoid spraying water or other liquids directly on the motor, starter box, or handle controls, as this can damage the electronics. Never immerse the trowel in water. If water intrusion into the electronics is suspected, have the trowel inspected by an authorized BMi representative before operating.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1. Plug the trowel into the electrical supply. If the line power is on, the green power indicator lamp on the top of the trowel will glow. 2. Turn the master starter switch clockwise to the ON (vertical) position. If it will not stay in the ON position, then turn it fully counterclockwise to the OFF position and try again. The internal breaker of the starter box will not let the master switch be turned on until it has been reset by turning it off. 3.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELECTRIC POWER TROWEL WIRING DIAGRAM: LINE IN L1 230V L2 LAMP PIN2 L1 L3 DISCONNECT OVERLOAD CONTACTOR 13NO A1 A2 14NO T1 T3 M1 230V H2 TROWEL MOTOR 3HP 230V H4 CONTROL FUSE 3 AMP X2 X4 TRANSFORMER CONTROL PIN1 RECEPTICLE PIN3 24V BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROWEL ARM ADJUSTMENT FIXTURE PART #20801 Ex: Unit 36” (B436) 1)10810A – Trowel arm 2)10817A – Lift lever 3)10808 – Jam nut 4)10809 – Set screw 5)10824 – Block top 6)10507 – Bolt 7)10808 – Jam nut 8)10807 – Carriage bolt 9)10832 – Adjustment bar 10) 10507 – Bolt Figure 5a. The trowel arm adjustment fixture (20801) is reversible. Adjustment bar (9) is stamped for appropriate size of By rotating the arm clamping fixture and the ring bolt, machine.
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WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL ASSEMBLY 250 240 40 59 80 70 180 170 175 160 95 270 39 90 30 97 50 96 175 120 165 130 110 100 10 190 140 150 15 16 Figure 1 - Complete Trowel Note: Some parts shown above are optional and may not be included with your trowel. Refer to the attached parts lists for complete list of parts applicable to your trowel. Item # 10 15 16 30 39 40 50 59 Description Base Unit Stab.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # Walk-Behind Assembly Assembly List Item # Part # (430) 10 N/A 15 N/A 16 N/A 30 20520 39 10206 40 50 Engine 14278 59 70 11112 10402 80 10915 90 21006 95 11254 96 30042 97 11256 100 14270 110 120 10208 11030 130 21066 140 150 160 165 170 175 180 190 240 10902 10901 20482 10955 50026 11296 10956 11029 20189 250 270 30041 20512 Part # (436) N/A N/A N/A 20520 10206 (5.5HP) 11003 (9HP) Engine 14278 (5.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY Figure 2 - Base Unit Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 Description Spider Plate Assy Pressure Plate Assy Key Gearbox Assy Retainer Soc.Hd. Capscrew Item # 70 80 90 100 110 120 Description Yoke arm Pin Retaining Ring Stud Lock Washer Hex Nut Item # 130 135 140 150 160 Description Mounting Rail RH Mounting Rail LH Engine Plate Soc.Hd. Capscrew Cap Plug BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # Base Unit, B430 / 436 / B446, Greased Spider Assembly List Item # Part # (430) Part # (436) Part # (440) Part # (446) 10 20818 20810 20810L 20820 20 20627 20627 20627 20626 30 10608 10608 10608 10608 40 20921 20921 20921 20928 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 135 140 10814 10812 10312 10923 10922 10910 10902 10901 14274 14495 14273 10814 10812 10312 10923 10922 10910 10902 10901 14274 14495 14273 10814 10812 10312
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPIDER PLATE ASSEMBLY 110 40 100 80 70 90 80 50 60 20 30 10 Figure 3 – Greased Spider Plate Assembly Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 Description Spider Plate Grease Fitting Cap Trowel Arm Dog Screw Lock Washer Item # 70 80 90 100 110 Description Lift Lever Jam Nut Carriage Bolt Square Head Setscrew Adjuster Bolt Figure 4 - Pressure Plate Assembly 30 Item # 20 10 10 20 30 Description Pressure Plate Thrust Bearing Pressure Plate Cap BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 20818 (B430), 20810 (B436), 20810L (B440), 20820 (B446) Spider Plate Assembly, Greased Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Part # (430) 10810 10801 10822 10417 10806 10805 10817 10808 10807 10809 10404 Part # (436) 10810 10801 10822 10411 10806 10805 10817 10808 10807 10809 10404 Part # (440) Part # (446) 10810 10820 10801 10801 10822 10822 10411L 10405 10806 10806 10805 10805 10817 10819 10808 10808 10807 10807 10809 10809 10404
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Figure 5 – Clutch Assembly Note: 21006 (small clutch) shown Item # 10 20 Description Spindle Bearing Item # 30 40 Description Drum w/ Bushing Bushing Item # 50 60 Description Weight (Shoe) Spring Item # 70 80 Description Face Plate Set Screw BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 21006 (B430), 21006/21005 (B436), 21005 (B440 / B446) Clutch Assembly Item # Part # (430) 10 11021 20 11020 30 21022 40 11023 50 11025 60 11024 70 11026 80 50117 Part # (436) Part # (440/446) 11021 (5.5HP) 11045 11045 (9HP) 11020 (5.5HP) 11044 11044 (9HP) 21022 (5.5HP) 21046 21046 (9HP) 11023 (5.5HP) 11012 11012 (9HP) 11025 (5.5HP) 11014 11014 (9HP) 11024 (5.5HP) 11013 11013 (9HP) 11026 (5.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 230 30 100 20 250 90 80 70 60 50 130 170 240 40 220 200 210 180 120 160 140 190 160 10 150 240 170 110 Figure 6 – Gearbox Assembly Note: B436 (small) gearbox shown Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Description Gear Housing Cover Flat Hd. Screw Main Shaft Worm Gear Woodruff Key Taper Bearing Item # 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Description Ball Bearing Pressure Washer Flat Hd.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 20921 (B430 / B436 / B440), 20928 (B446) Gearbox Assembly Item # (B430 / B436 / B440) 10 10921 20 10917 30 10916 40 10618 50 10616 60 10615 70 10614 80 10617 90 10613 100 10601 (B446) Description 10928 10929 10903 10607 10605 10609 10603 14256 10613 10601 Gear Housing Gearbox Cover FHSCS, 1/4-20 x 3/4”LG (5/16-18 x 1”LG) Main Shaft Main Gear Woodruff Key Taper Bearing, 4T-30305 (4T-30306) Bearing, 6205 (6207) Pressure Washer FHSCS, 3/8
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY 100 110 190 180 190 200 230 180 220 240 150 170 140 30 130 120 210 80 70 60 50 125 40 90 10 20 Figure 7 - Handle Assembly Note: Not all items shown above may be included with your trowel, refer to attached parts list. Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 Description Handle Bracket Handle Clamp Rigid Handle Support Block Pulley Pin Item # 70 80 90 100 110 120 Description Flat Hd. Screw Hex Hd. Screw Locknut Hand Knob Assy.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 20520 (B430 / B436 / B440), 20562 (B446) Handle Assembly Item # (B430 / B436 / B440) 10 20517 20 10518 30 20519 40 10516 50 10515 60 10514 70 10538 80 10507 90 10317 100 20302 110 10314 120 20321 125 10901 130 10309 140 10522 150 10511 170 10508 180 10703 190 10513 200 20713 210 20702 230 10509 240 10711 (B446) 20564 10505 20563 10503 10515 10514 10506 10507 10317 20301 10314 20322 10901 10309 10510 10511 10508 10703 10513 20713 20703 105
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTAPITCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY 8 2 15 14 3 1 2 6 11 13 110 240 100 180 250 200 9 7 10 11 12 4 20 19 190 5 180 21 16 17 18 Note: Item 100 is sold as a complete assembly, illustration is for information purposes only. 230 220 170 210 140 70 160 80 120 10 30 50 60 40 90 10 Figure 8 - Rigid Handle Assembly (Optional Instapitch) Note: Not all items shown above may be included with your trowel, refer to attached parts list.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 20502 (B430 / B436 / B440), 20581 (B446) Handle Assembly (Instapitch Option) Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 125 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 (B430 / B436 / B440) 20518 10505 11510 10503 10515 10514 11583 10507 10317 14250 14326 11539 10901 10309 10522 10511 10508 10919 10703 10513 20713 20702 50062 10509 12469 10711 (B446) Description 20564 10505 11513 10503 10515 10514 11506 10507 10317 14250 1432
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL EUROPEAN SPECIFICATION HANDLE ASSEMBLY 100 190 105 180 215 170 230 200 80 110 90 130 20 120 60 210 50 40 125 70 90 10 30 Figure 9 - Rigid Handle Assembly, European Safety Specification Note: Not all items shown above may be included with your trowel, refer to attached parts list. Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 Description Handle Bracket Handle Clamp Rigid Handle Support Block Pulley Pin Item # 70 80 90 100 105 110 Description Flat Hd.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # 20601E (B430 / B436 / B440), 20562E (B446) European Safety Specification Handle Assembly Item # (B430 / B436 / B440) 10 20518 20 10505 30 20563 40 10503 50 10515 60 10514 70 20539 80 13348 90 11802 100 20301 105 14302 110 10308 120 20323 125 10317 130 10309 170 10508 180 10703 190 10513 200 11643 210 20702 215 20515 230 11641 (B446) 20564 10505 20563 10503 10515 10514 20539 13348 11802 20301 14302 10308 20305 10317 10309 10508 10703 10513
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL BLADE KIT ASSEMBLY 30 20 40 10 Figure 10 – Finishing Blade Kit Item # 10 20 30 40 Description Finishing Blade Hex Bolt Hex Bolt Lock Washer BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST B430 FINISH BLADES, IMPERIAL Item # 10 20 30 40 Part # 10400 10401 10403 10402 Description Trowel Blade, Imperial, Finish, 6” x 10-1/2” Hex Hd. Cap Screw, 5/16”-18UNC x 1-1/2" Hex Hd. Cap Screw, 5/16”-18UNC x 2" Lock Washer, 5/16" Qty 4 4 4 8 Eff. Date 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 Qty 4 4 4 8 Eff. Date 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 08/20/2007 Qty 4 8 4 12 Eff.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL B436E ELECTRIC WALK BEHIND ASSEMBLY 52 57 65 67 90 130 45 80 70 30 40 160 55 155 180 50 170 100 175 110 150 120 140 145 10 175 165 Figure 11 – Complete Electric Trowel B436E BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOMER PARTS LIST Assembly # Electric 36” Walk-Behind Trowel Assembly (B436E) Assembly List Item # 10 30 40 45 50 52 55 57 65 67 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 999 Part # 20903 20507 50559 51080 14278 30031 50151 10521 50636 50637 11614 11615 14517 14285 13597 11300 21064 10902 11741 10901 50529 20447 30019 50026 11296 10547 51085 Description B436 Base Unit (See Figure 2) Handle Assembly, Electric (See Figure 12) Electric Motor, 3HP, 23
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELECTRIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY (B436E) 100 105 170 235 230 240 185 190 180 195 130 115 112 30 175 80 110 90 20 60 50 40 10 90 120 70 210 90 Figure 12 – Electric Trowel Handle Assembly BARTELL MORRISON INC.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Assembly # Handle, Electric 36” Walk-Behind (B436E) Assembly List Item # 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 105 110 112 115 120 130 170 175 180 185 190 195 210 230 235 240 Part # 20517 10518 20519 10516 10515 10514 10538 10507 10317 20302 14302 10314 10521 10511 20323 10315 50097 10522 20594 50149 10513 10703 50638 10509 11850 10669 Description Handle Mounting Bracket Handle Clamp Handle, Large, 46” Std.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WON’T START • Throttle fully open • Hand lever wire broken • No gas • Dirty gas • Gas filter plugged • Gas line plugged • Hole in gas line • Gas supply valve turned off • Dead-man safety switch • Safety switch wire or connectors not making good contact • Other engine problems (Refer to engine manual) STARTS BUT NO HIGH SPEED • Engine problems • Throttle cable broken or seized • Throttle lever and connectors loose or out of adjustment • Clutch shoes worn
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS WALK-BEHIND TROWEL Combination Blade Size Float Pan Operating Weight 6” x 10-1/2" (15 x 27 cm) N/A N/A Up to 165 lb. (75 kg) 10” x 14" (25 x 36 cm) 6” x 14" (15 x 36 cm) 8” x 14" (20 x 36 cm) 38 ½" (98 cm) Up to 165 lb. (75 kg) 10” x 14" 3 hp, 230V, 1 Phase Electric Motor (25 x 36 cm) 6” x 14" (15 x 36 cm) 8” x 14" (20 x 36 cm) 38 ½" (98 cm) Up to 165 lb.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Declaration of Conformity / Certificat de conformité / Gelijkvormigheids certificaat Declaración de Conformidad/Declaração de Conformidade/Dichiarazione Di Conformita We: Bartell Morrison Inc. 31 SunPac Blvd Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6S 5P6 Tel: 905-458-5455 Fax: 905-458-5484 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents.
WALK-BEHIND TROWEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Technical Characteristics: Caractéristiques techniques: Technisch gegevens: Características Técnicas: Caracteristicas Técnicas: Qualitàs di tecnico: Model Modéle Type Modelo Modelo Modello MachineSerial Number Numéro de Série machine Serienummer machine Máquina número de série Numero de serie da maquina Numero di seria la macchina Engine Serial Number Numéro de Série moteur Serienummer motor Motor número de série Numero de serie do motor Numero di seria la motore B43
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