SCT SERIESTROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

Figure 3. SCT SERIESWalk-Behind Trowels

Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, for the SCT SERIEStrowel. Listed below is a brief explanation of each control or component

1.Pitch Control -Turn this "StarWheel" clockwise for increase blade pitch, and counter-clockwise for decrease blade pitch

2.Hand Grip/Handle Bar – When operating the trowel, place both hands on each grip to maneuver the trowel. Replace hand grips when they become worn or damaged.

3.Throttle – Controls engine speed.

4.Engine – This trowel uses a Honda gasoline engine.

5.Centrifugal Safety Stop Switch – In the event the operator loses control of the trowel, this switch will shut-down the engine.

6.Trowel Lifting Point – Use a hoist, forklift, or other suitable lifting device to lift the trowel on and off the concrete slab.

7.Engine ON-OFF Switch– Turn to the "ON" position for starting the engine and to the "OFF" position to prevent the engine from starting.

8.MainTube - Houses throttle control and pitch cables.

9.Guard Ring- NEVER! put hands or feet inside guard ring.

10.V-Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V- belt. NEVER operate the trowel with this cover removed.

11.Trowel Arm – NEVER operate the trowel with a bent, broken or out of adjustment trowel arm. If the blades show uneven wear patterns or some blades wear out faster than others, the trowel arm may need to be adjusted. Use the trowel arm adjustment tool P/N 1817 to adjust the trowel arms.

12.Blades – This trowel is equipped with combination blades. These blades are versatile and should take care of most troweling needs. In addition float discs can be attached to the trowel arms that will allow the trowel to float on "wet" concrete.

13.Stabilizer Ring – Reduces trowel arm vibration. Helps stabilize trowel arm.

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