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PORTO-SCREED PSH— ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY | CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS |
WARNING
Whenever assembling, lubricating or adjusting any part of the screed, make certain the engine is stopped with the spark plug wiredisconnectedandsecuredawayfromcontactwiththespark plug.
1. Handle Assembly – Gather all handle parts shown in the illustration below. Place them in front of the machine (side farthest from the engine). See Figure 4.
Figure 4. Handle Assembly
2. Slip throttle cable
3.Slide the handle bar (C) over the handle rods. Ensure the side with the two holes are to the right.
4.Fasten the handle bar to the left handle rod (D) using bolt and nut (E and F). Fasten handle bar (with throttle control lever) to the right handle rod. Fasten the throttle control lever (G) to the handle bar with pan head screws (H).
5.Insert the flanged spacer (I) into the holes located in the flattened portions of the handle rods making sure the flanged end of both spacers are toward the outside.
6.Insert bolts (J) through the handle rods and the main frame
(K). Install the lockwasher and nut (L and M) to both bolts.
7.Connect throttle wire (N) to the engine. Follow instructions in the engine manual for proper attachment.
Figure 5. Controls and Components
Figures 5 shows the location of the basic controls or components, for the PORTO-SCREED PSH.Listed below is a brief explanation of each control or component
1.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).
2.Handle Bar – When operating the PSH, place both hands on the bar to maneuver the PSH.
3.Engine – This PSH uses a Honda GX120 gasoline engine. See following sections on engine components and engine operation.
4.Frame – Supports engine and handle assemblies; allows clamping to screeding beams.
CAUTION
NEVER attempt to lift the PSH by yourself.ALWAYS get the assistance of another person to help lift the PSH .
Moving the PSH
This PSH is light weight, however for safety purposes always use two people to lift the PSH up onto a slab of concrete.
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