Multiquip CA4HCTROWEL- Controls and Components, Engine Honda GX120 4 H.P. gasoline engine

CA4HCTROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

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Figure 3. Controls and Components

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Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, for the CA4HCTROWEL. Listed below is a brief explanation of each control or component

1.Standard Handle – Employs a "starwheel" for manually adjusting blade pitch.

2.Foldable Quick Pitch Handle – Employs a lever handle to quickly adjust blade pitch. Handle folds for storage.

3.Throttle w/ "Kill" Switch – Uses an integrated "kill" switch.

4.Safety Switch – Centrifugal safety switch shuts the engine off in a "runaway" situation. (Standard Handle)

5.Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine. Move the hand lever towards the operator to increase engine speed (high), away from the operator to decrease engine speed (low).

6.Hand Grip/Handle Bar – When operating the trowel, place both hands on each grip to maneuver the trowel. Replace hand grips when they become worn or damaged.

7.Engine – Honda GX120 4 H.P. gasoline engine.

8.Pitch Adjust-Standard Handle - Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust blade pitch.

9.Quick Pitch Handle – Pivots back and forth to adjust blade pitch.

10.Guard Ring – Helps protect the rotating blades from damage and helps protect the operator from injury.NEVER put hands or feet inside the guard ring when engine is running. NEVER attempt to lift the trowel by the guard ring.

11.Trowel Arm – Provides attachment points for the blades. If the blades show uneven wear patterns or some blades wear out faster than others, the trowel arm may need to be replaced.

12.Blades – This trowel is equipped with special combination blades. Designed specifically for edging.

13.V-Belt Cover – Remove cover to gain access to the V-belt.

14.Lifting Bale – Provides lifting point for safe lifting of trowel.

15.Thumbwheel Adjuster – Use to adjust throttle cable.

16.Tee Handle – Loosen to fold handle.

17.Trigger Lock – Use to lock blade pitch position.

18."Kill" Switch – Integrated into Quick Pitch Handle.

19.Throttle Lever Idle Detent – Pressed in, the detent will hold the lever away from the "kill" switch, allowing the engine to run at idle.

20.Quick Pitch Latching Bolt – Provides secure positioning of pitch handle into slotted pitch comb.

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