EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21) — PAGE 25
SETUP
The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting
up a
new
trowel. If your trowel is already assembled (seat,
handles, knobs and battery), this section can be skipped.
CONTROL HANDLE ASSEMBLY
The steering control handles are not attached to the trowel’s
lower handles at the time of shipment. To attach the steering
control handles to the two lower handle assemblies, do
the following:
1. Remove the bolts from the plastic bag tied to the
control towers.
2. Remove all protective wrapping and straps from the
control handles.
3. Slip the top (loose) piece into the base of the
corresponding handle, making sure to line up the holes.
4. Install the bolt through the lined-up holes and tighten
the acorn nut onto the threaded end.
5. Pay close attention to any wires that may be inside
the control handles.
DO NOT
pinch or cut any wires
during installation.
6. There are two knobs for the pitch control tower cranks
inside the plastic bag of parts. Install these knobs onto
the tower crank levers.
SEAT ASSEMBLY
The seat is not installed on the trowel for shipping purposes.
To attach the seat, perform the following:
1. Remove the seat from its protective wrapping.
2. Insert the studs on the bottom of the seat through the
holes in the mounting plate.
3. Install and tighten the provided nuts.
NOTICE
A new trowel cannot be placed into service until the
setup installation instructions have been completed.
NOTICE
Some models are equipped with adjustable-height
handles. Adjust the height by placing the bolt
through the set of holes that corresponds to the most
comfortable height.
4. Connect the engine stop switch (seat) cable to the
mating plug as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Engine Stop Switch (Seat)
BATTERY SETUP
This trowel was shipped with a wet-charged battery. The
battery may need to be charged for a brief period of time,
as per the manufacturer’s instructions. To install the battery,
do the following:
1. Make sure the battery is well seated in the battery box.
2. Connect the positive cable (
RED
) to the positive (
+
)
terminal on the battery, then connect the negative cable
(
BLACK
) to the negative (
–
) terminal on the battery.
See Figure 11.
Figure 11. Battery Cable Connection
3. Close the plastic battery box cover and secure the
battery box with the battery bolts.
CONNECT
TO ENGINE
COIL
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
CAUTION
Use all safety precautions specified by the battery
manufacturer when working with the battery.
NEGATIVE
CABLE
(BLACK)
POSITIVE
CABLE
(RED)
