Superabrasive
Owner’s manual original language – Lavina
®
LP36GE
1/2022
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7. OPERATING WITH THE TROWEL
7.1 STARTING THE ENGINE
Place foot on the trowel’s platform, grab on to the frame, lift yourself onto the trowel, and sit down in the
operator’s seat.
NOTICE: The trowel is equipped with a safety stop switch that will not allow the engine to start unless an
operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of the operator depress an electrical switch, which allows
the engine to start.
WARNING! – NEVER disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It is provided for the operator’s safety, and
injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected, or improperly maintained.
NOTICE: Using the safety stop switch to stop the engine after every use will verify that the switch is working
properly. Remember to turn the key to OFF position after stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain the
battery.
The right food pedal controls blade and engine speed. The position of the foot pedal determines the blade
speed. Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly depressing the pedal. Maximum blade speed is obtained by
fully depressing the pedal.
Keeping your foot OFF the right foot pedal, turn the ignition key fully clockwise and listen for the engine to
start. Once the engine has started, release the ignition key. The throttle speed defaults to idle. Let the engine
warm for a few minutes.
7.2 STEERING
Two control levers located in the front of the operator’s seat provide directional control for the trowel
(fig. 7.2). Table 7.2 illustrates the various directional positions of the control levers and their effect on the ride-
on trowel.
Figure 7.2
