Multiquip J-SERIES Seriestrowel Assembly and Installation, HandleTube Installation All Models

J-SERIESTROWEL — 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 explains how to install those components.

HandleTube Installation (All Models)

1.Install the handle tube to the gearbox as shown in Figure 5. The mounting hardware should be contained in the shipping container.

Quick Pitch™ Handle Installation (Quick Pitch Models Only)

CAUTION

The Quick Pitch™ handle is spring loaded, personal injury or damage could result from improper handling or installation. Be careful when installing this component.

NOTE

Considerable force may be required when moving the Quick Pitch™ T-handleforward or backward.

1.Grasp the Quick Pitch™ T-handlefrom the operator's position and squeeze the blade pitch adjustment trigger. Move the T-handletowards the engine as far as possible (Figure 6).This will compress the spring inside the handle tube. Allowing maximum exposure of the pitch cable.

Figure 5. Handle Tube Installation

Figure 6. Blade Pitch T-Handle

2.Lock the spring in the compressed position, by releasing the blade pitch adjustment trigger.

J-SERIES WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/30/10) — PAGE 19