b46S90 WaLK-beHIND TROWeL • OpeRaTION aND paRTS maNUaL — Rev. #0 (06/13/13) — page 19
inspection
Figure 12. Pitch Cable Yoke Attachment
6. Using a wrench, tighten the brass set #2 nut up against
the yoke boss. This will lock the cable in place.
7. Use a wrench and finish tightening the brass set #1
nut up against the yoke boss.

pre-Load adjustment (Quick pitch™ Handle Only)

1. After the Quick-Pitch™ handle has been installed on
the trowel, spring pre-load adjustment will be required.
2. Locate the spring pre-load adjustment screw (Figure 13)
on the underside of the handle tube.
Figure 13. Spring Pre-Load Adjustment
3. A decal has been placed on the side of the handle
tube to assist the user in the adjustment of the spring.
BLADE
PITCH
CABLE
YOKE
EYELET
BRASS SET
NUT #1 BRASS SET
NUT #2
warNiNg
The Quick Pitch™ handle is spring loaded, personal
injury or damage could result from improper handling,
installation or adjustment. Use extreme caution when
installing this component.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
SLIDER
GROOVE
ALIGNMENT
DECAL
FINISH JCOMBO
PRELOADTRIM INDICATOR
FINISH BCOMBO
FINISH
J
COMBO
PRELOADTRIM INDICATOR
FINISH
B
COMBO
4. Align the groove on the slider with the text "B" FINISH
or "B" COMBO on the decal. The letter "B" stands for
B-46 Walk-Behind Trowel

before Starting

1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the trowel, removing dirt and dust, particularly
the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

Engine Oil check

1. To check the engine oil level, place the trowel on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 14) and wipe clean.
Figure 14. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
CaUTION
alwayS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the trowel.
NeveR place hands or feet inside the guard
rings while the engine is running. alwayS
shut the engine down before performing any
kind of maintenance service on the trowel.