Note:
To remove the screed board, reverse the steps
of this procedure.
Leveling the Concrete Surface
This machine can float over wet concrete with or without
the aid of forms.
1.
Apply a concrete deactivator to the surface of the
aluminum screed board and any other part of the
machine that may come in contact with concrete.
Note:
Do not put concrete deactivator on the engine.
2.
Lift the screed onto the concrete.
3.
Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 13).
4.
Move the throttle lever to the maximum position; refer
to Figure 11.
Note:
Always operate the engine at full throttle when
smoothing material.
5.
Pull the screed in a slow, steady motion along the
concrete while walking backward. Raise the leading
edge of screed board to allow for compaction; refer
to Figure 22.
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Figure 22
1.
Aluminum screed board
3.
Leading edge
2.
Trailing edge at grade
4.
Concrete buildup
Note:
Make sure the area behind the operator is
clear. Have someone guide the operator as they move
backwards.
Note:
Ensure that an adequate amount of concrete is
loaded ahead of the leading edge of the screed board
for the entire screeding pass.
6.
Allow for about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of concrete to buildup
in front of screed board; refer to Figure 22. This is very
important as it keeps the trailing edge on grade.
Note:
You will have to have at least one other person
to constantly keep concrete buildup on the bar.
7.
At the end of the screed pass, move the engine throttle
to the idle position and allow the engine to idle for 1
minute.
8.
Stop the engine and move the screed off the cement;
refer to Stopping the Engine (page 14).
9.
Clean the screed of cement, sand, and aggregate after
each pass with water and a soft-bristle brush.
Transporting the Machine
When transporting the machine, make sure to;
1.
Empty the gas tank; refer to Figure 33.
2.
Remove the square bolts securing the machine to the
board clamps (Figure 21).
3.
Remove the handlebar (Figure 3)
4.
Place the machine and screed board securely in your
vehicle.
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