Stow manual PORTO-SCREED PSH Operation

PORTO-SCREED PSH — OPERATION

OPERATION

1.Place the machine on the screeding beams (Items B, Figure 18) and install the clamping studs (Items A).

CAUTION

Do not over tighten the clamping studs. Check the clamping studs periodically during operation and retighten them if they loosen.

For beam lengths up to 14 ft. (4.2 meters) "2x4" wooden or

4.Start the engine as previously described. Refer to the Engine Manual Starting Instructions for complete starting instructions of the engine. Allow the engine to warm up 1-2 minutes before operating.The throttle lever should be set to permit the engine to warm up WITHOUT engaging the centrifugal clutch and causing the machine to vibrate and move forward under its own power.

5.To begin operation move the throttle lever (Item C, Figure

18)to the high speed or “Full Throttle” position quickly to prevent damage from occurring to the clutch.The “Full Throttle” position of this machine has been pre-set at the factory.

NOTElightweight beams are recommended. For longer lengths, up to 20 ft. (6 meters), "2x6" beams should be used.

C

NOTE

Stopping The Engine

DO NOT alter.this setting since damage to the eccentric bearings can result and both the engine and machine warranty will be automatically VOIDED.

B

A

1.Move the throttle lever to the IDLE or SLOW position (Item C, Figure 15) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.

2.Aftertheenginecools,turntheenginestart/stopswitchtothe “OFF” position (Figure 16).

Figure 18. Screeding Beams

2.Position the screed on the forms with the eccentric facing the desired direction of travel.

3.Pour the concrete into the forms to a height just above the bottom edge of the sceeding beams and at least 10 ft. ahead of the unit.

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