operation
NEVER lift the trowel to unnecessary heights. DO NOT stand underneath the trowel while it is being lifted. Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be caused by dropping a trowel.
Starting the Engine
1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 19) in the "ON" position.
OFF
ON
Figure 19. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON)
2.Pull the throttle lever (Figure 20) backwards and place in the "idle" position.
IDLE
THROTTLE
LEVER
3.Place the centrifugal safety "STOP" switch (Figure 21) in the "ON" position.
OFF
ON
CENTRIFUGAL
SAFETY “STOP”
SWITCH
Figure 21. Centrifugal Safety"Stop"
Switch (ON)
CAUTION
NEVER disable or disconnect the centrifugal "STOP" switch. It is provided for the operator's safety and injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
4.If starting a cold engine place the choke lever (Figure 22 ) in the "CLOSED" position.
Figure 20. Throttle (Idle Position)
Figure 22. Choke Lever (Closed)
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