J-SERIESTROWEL — ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

2.On ROBIN engines, the hook-onthe engine end of the throttle wire must be removed. Make the cut as shown in Figure 11. The HONDA engine will not require this modification to the throttle cable.

Figure 11. Throttle Wire Hook

3.Connect the throttle cable hook-onwire to the HONDA engine throttle lever as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12. Throttle Cable Connection (HONDA)

4.Connectthethrottlecablehook-onwiretotheROBINengine throttle lever as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Throttle Cable Connection (ROBIN)

5.Connect the throttle cable to the engine. Keep in mind there should be a piece of wire installed on the trowel to show you wheretoroutethethrottlecable.Whenconnectingthecable housing, make sure that no more than 1/4" (6.4mm) of the cable housing protrudes past the housing clamp on the engine (Step 4).

6.After the cable has been installed on the engine, tighten the clamp on the throttle control, operator position of the handle to lock the throttle cable at the proper length.

7.These are general instructions. Installation of the throttle cable may vary for different engine configurations. Please look for more detailed instructions inside the box containing thehandle.Thesemoredetailedinstructionsshouldprovide adequate guidance for installing.

Safety KillWire

Locate the RED wire protruding from the handle tube (Figure14) and connect it to the RED tail wire on the engine. Test the kill switch to insure proper operation.

Figure 14. Engine Kill Wire Connection

Handle Height Adjustment

Ifhandleheightadjustmentisdesired,ahandlewedgekitcanbe purchased for your trowel by ordering Part Number 2576 from your Multiquip dealer. These wedges are placed between the handle and the gearbox to adjust the operating height of the handle. This kit comes complete with wedges, new bolts and installation instructions. This will move your operating handle position up or down approximately 3” (76mm).

J-SERIES WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/30/10) — PAGE 21

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Multiquip J-SERIES manual Throttle Wire Hook, Safety KillWire