J-SERIESTROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

3.Remove one brass set nut from the Quick Pitch™ cable end as shown in Figure 7.

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

Figure 7. Quick PitchCable

5.Insert the cable end through the yoke eyelet (Figure 8) 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.

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 9).

Figure 9. Cable/Yoke Attachment

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 "J" COMBO on the decal. The letter "J" stands for J-Series Walk-Behind trowel.

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

Throttle Cable Installation (Honda Engine)

1.Set the throttle lever (Figure 10) to the idle position by pushing it away from the operator’s position towards the engine.

Figure 8. Cable Yoke Attachment

Figure 10. Throttle Lever

 

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