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PAGE 12 — B-SERIES TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/03/01)
Blade Pitch — Standard Handle
The pitch control on machines equipped with the standard handle
is a big star-wheel knob located at the operator end of the main
handle tube. Pitch is controlled by turning the knob. Clockwise for
increased blade pitch, counter-clockwise for decreased blade
pitch.
Blade Pitch — QUICK PITCH™ handle
Pitch is controlled on machines with this option by a T-shaped
lever located on the top of the main handle tube. To change the
blade pitch, pull the locking control up to the T-handle. Pulling the
handle towards the operator will increase blade pitch. Pushing
the handle away from the operator will decrease the blade pitch.
See page 8 for adjustment.
Electric Control Switch (electric motors only)
Located on the control handle, this switch transfers power to the
electric motor when grasped.
Electric On-Off Switch (electric motors only)
Located on the handle, it is the main power control switch.
Engine Operation
Check the oil level before starting the engine.
Because of the number of engine options, please
refer to engine owner’s manual for specific
instructions regarding engine operation.
Gearbox Oil Level
Check the gearbox oil level daily.
Check the gearbox oil level by removing the plug
located on the side of the gearbox. It will be
clearly marked by the “check” decal (see Machine
Decals section). Take care when removing plugs
on the gearbox, there are two of them. Removal of the bottom-most
plug (DRAIN PLUG) will drain the oil. The level should be up to
the bottom of the fill plug hole, located approximately half way up
the side of the gear box. If needed, refill with specifically formulated
gearbox lubricant (P>N> 10139) or ISO 680 oil.
Operation
The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine
operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to
concrete finishing. We suggest that all operators (experienced
and novice) read “Slabs on Grade” published by the American
Concrete Institute, Detroit, Michigan. Read the “Training” section
of this manual for more information.
1. Check oil levels in the engine and gearbox.
2. Check to make sure that the fuel control valve is on and fuel
is in the tank.
3. Set safety kill switch (if equipped with centrifugal type clutch)
to ON position.
4. Set throttle to idle position.
B-SERIES TROWEL — INSTRUCTIONS