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4.6 Controls
Ref.
Description
Ref.
Description
a
Throttle lever
d
Handle adjustment
b
Run/Stop switch
e
Operator present lever
c
Twist pitch control
f
Pro-Shift® pitch control
4.7 Run/Stop Switch
The Run/Stop Switch
(b)
is located on the pipe handle. When the switch is placed in the
“
I
” (run) position
(b1)
, the engine may be started and the trowel operated. When the
switch is placed in the “
O
” (stop) position
(b2)
, the engine will not run and the trowel
stops.
To prevent uncontrolled spinning of the trowel, the Run/Stop Switch is also designed to
automatically close under certain conditions and shut off the engine. For example, if the
operator loses his/her grip on the trowel, the centrifugal force created by the spinning
machine will pull the switch to the “
O
” position, stopping the trowel.
4.8 Before Starting
4.8.1 Read and understand safety and operating instructions at beginning of this
manual.
4.8.2 Check:
Oil level in engine.
Fuel level.
Condition of air cleaner.
Tightness of external fasteners.
Condition of fuel lines.
4.9 To Start
4.9.1 Open fuel valve by moving lever to the right
(g1)
.
4.9.2 If engine is cold, move choke lever to closed position
(i1)
. If engine is hot, set
choke to open position
(i2)
.
4.9.3 Turn engine switch to “
ON
”
(h1)
.
4.9.4 Place the Run/Stop Switch in the “
I
” (run) position
(b1)
.
