Multiquip hda-series manual Blade Pitch Cable

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

2.Lock the spring in the compressed position, by releasing the blade pitch adjustment trigger, (Quick-Pitch™ model).

3.Remove one brass set nut from the blade pitch cable end as shown in (Figure 13).

4.Thread the second brass set nut towards the cable as far as possible.

Figure 13. Blade Pitch Cable

5.Insert the cable end through the yoke eyelet (Figure 14). Tighten the first brass set nut by hand to remove all the slack from the cable.

6Using a wrench, tighten the second brass set nut up against the yoke boss.This will lock the cable in place.

7.Use a wrench and finish tightening the first brass set nut up against the yoke boss.

YOKE
THREAD CABLE END
THROUGH YOKE EYELET
TIGHTEN SECOND
BRASS SET NUT	USE A WRENCH TO
AGAINST YOKE BOSS	TIGHTEN FIRST BRASS
	SET NUT AGAINST YOKE BOSS

Figure 14. CableYoke Attachment

Pre-load Adjustment (Quick-Pitch™ Models Only)

1.After the Quick-Pitch™ handle has been installed on the trowel, spring pre-load adjustment will be required.

2.Locate the adjustment screw on the underside of the handle tube (Figure 15).

Figure 15. 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.

4.Align the arrow on the adjustment screw with the letter "B" COMBO on the decal.

5.Test the pitch control operation and adjust if necessary.

6.If less operator effort is desired to pitch the blades, move the indicator further in the "COMBO" direction.

HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 21