1. Check oil levels in the engine and gearbox.
2. Check to make sure that the fuel control value is on and fuel is in the tank.
3. Set safety kill switch to ON position.
4. Set throttle to idle position.
NEVER start the engine with the throttle above the idle position.
5. Grasp the control handle with left hand. Pull slowly on starter rope until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly to start the engine. If the engine fails to start after several tries, consult the engine
owner’s manual.
6. After the engine starts, let it warm up by idling for a few minutes.
8. Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a secure foothold and a firm grasp on
the handless slowly increase the engine speed until the desired speed reached.
Cleanup
Immediately after use, wash any concrete off your trowel with water. Be careful not to spray water
on the engine.
Maintenance
(service, Adjustment and repair)
NOTE:
See the engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate engine
maintenance schedule.
There is a “Daily Preparation Check List” at the end of this manual. Please feel free to make
copies of it and use it on a daily basis.
Maintenance schedule
Daily (8-10 Hours)
Check the fluid levers in the engine and gearbox.
Weekly (50-60 Hours)
Replace the blades if necessary.
Check and clean or replace the engine air filter as necessary.
Monthly (100-200 Hours)
Remove, clean, reinstall any necessary parts.
Check and replace if necessary the bushings, thrust collar bushing, shaft seals and belt.
Check pitch control cable for wear.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Checking Belt Tension
The first indication of belt wear is a reduced blade speed despite the engine running at full speed.
Inspect belts often for signs of damage or excessive wear.
There is no method for manual adjustment of belt tension. Excessively worn belts must be
replaced.
There are some things to look for when checking to see if adjustment is necessary. Is the machine
wearing out blades unevenly (i.e. one blade is completely worn out while the others look new)?
Does the machine have a perceptible rolling motion? Look at the machine while it is running, do
the guard rings “rock up and down” relative to the ground? These are some indications that the
blade pitch needs to be adjusted.