allen 068344, Safety & Operation Manual

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SECTION 2
OPERATION
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Trowel Controls
1. Fine Pitch Control Handle – To adjust the pitch of the blades, turn the handle
either clockwise or counter-clockwise to achieve the desired blade pitch.
2. Handlebar Adjuster – Change the angle/height of the handle bars by loosening
bolts, adjust handlebars to desired location, tighten bolts firmly to hold handle-
bars in that position.
3. Handle Bar – When operating the trowel, place both hands on each grip to
maneuver the trowel.
4. Recoil Starter Housing – Automatically spools the recoil starter rope when
using to start the engine.
5. Hand Grip – Replace hand grips when they become worn or damaged.
6. Centrifugal “Kill” Switch – In the event the operator loses control of the trowel,
this switch will shut-down the engine.
7. Lifting Tube - Use this tube to lift the trowel onto a slab. Tube is to be inserted
into socket located in front of the gearbox.
8. Throttle Lever
– Controls engine speed. Returns engine to idle when released.
9. Trowel Lifting Point – The trowel is equipped with a lifting bail that can be
used to safely lift and move the trowel.
10. Main Tube - When disassembling components inside the tube exercise caution.
11. Guard Ring - NEVER! put hands or feet inside guard ring while the machine is
running.
12. Engine – This trowel uses a Kohler CH395TF engine.
13. Trowel Arm – NEVER
operate the trowel with a bent, broken or out of adjust-
ment 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 alignment tool P/N 016863 to adjust the trowel arms.
14. Blades – This trowel is equipped with combination blades. These blades are
versatile and should take care of most troweling needs. In addition, pans can be
attached to the trowel arms that will allow the trowel to float on “wet” concrete.
15. Belt Cover – (NOTE SHOWN) Remove this cover to gain access to the drive belt.
NEVER operate the trowel with this cover removed.