B-SERIES TROWEL — INSTRUCTIONS
Blade Pitch — Standard Handle
The pitch control on machines equipped with the standard handle is a big
Engine Operation
Check the oil level before starting the engine.
Because of the number of engine options, please refer to engine owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation.
Blade Pitch — QUICK PITCH™ handle
Pitch is controlled on machines with this option by a
Electric Control Switch (electric motors only)
Located on the control handle, this switch transfers power to the electric motor when grasped.
Electric On-Off Switch (electric motors only)
Located on the handle, it is the main power control switch.
Gearbox Oil Level
Check the gearbox oil level daily.
Check the gearbox oil level by removing the plug located on the side of the gearbox. It will be clearly marked by the “check” decal (see Machine Decals section). Take care when removing plugs
on the gearbox, there are two of them. Removal of the
Operation
The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. We suggest that all operators (experienced and novice) read “Slabs on Grade” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit, Michigan. Read the “Training” section of this manual for more information.
1.Check oil levels in the engine and gearbox.
2.Check to make sure that the fuel control valve is on and fuel is in the tank.
3.Set safety kill switch (if equipped with centrifugal type clutch) to ON position.
4.Set throttle to idle position.
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