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What are the common failures & solutions of concrete trowel machines?
December 15, 2023

Common faults and solutions of concrete trowel machine
●1. The engine cannot start
Cause of issue:
1. The battery power is low;
2. The engine oil circuit is not smooth;
3. Starter failure;
4. The engine air filter is clogged.
Solution:
1. Charge or replace the battery;
2. Check the oil line to ensure it is smooth;
3. Check the starter and replace it if necessary;
4. Clean the air filter. If you need to replace it, please contact professional technicians.
●2. Insufficient engine power
Cause of issue:
1. Engine fuel system failure;
2. Improper engine valve clearance;
3. Engine air intake system failure.
Solution:
1. Check the fuel system to ensure smooth fuel supply;
2. Adjust the valve clearance. If you need to replace the valve, please contact professional technicians;
3. Check the air intake system and clean or replace the air filter.
●3. The operation of the trowel machine is unstable
Cause of issue:
1. The trowel blade is worn or loose;
2. The bearings of the trowel are worn or loose;
3. Improper operation of the trowel or poor road conditions.
Solution:
1. Replace or tighten the blade;
2. Replace or tighten the bearings;
3. Adjust the operating method and select the appropriate operating speed and pressure according to the road conditions.
●4. The trowel machine makes a lot of noise when working
Cause of issue:
1. The bearings of the trowel are damaged or loose;
2. The trowel blade is loose or worn;
3. There are foreign objects in the running parts of the trowel.
Solution
1. Replace or tighten the bearing;
2. Fasten or replace the blade;
3. Check the running parts and clean up foreign objects.
●5. The smoothing effect of the trowel is not ideal
Cause of issue:
1. The trowel blade is worn or improperly installed;
2. The smoothed concrete surface is uneven or blocked by hard objects;
3. Improper operation of the trowel or poor road conditions.
Solution:
1. Replace or reinstall the blade;
2. Check the flatness of the concrete surface and clean up hard objects;
3. Adjust the operating method and select the appropriate operating speed and pressure according to the road conditions.
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