5.
Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull the handle briskly (Figure 20).
Note:
Return the recoil-start handle gently.
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Figure 20
6.
If the choke lever is set to the Closed position to
start the engine, gradually move the choke lever back
toward the Open position as the engine warms up.
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke lever
back toward the Closed position until the engine runs
smooth. Allow the engine to warm up, then move the
choke lever to the Open position; refer to (Figure 10).
7.
Allow the engine to warm up for 2 to 5 minutes.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING
In an emergency situation, stop the engine
immediately.
Important:
During normal operation, if the engine
has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute
before stopping the engine. This helps to cool the
engine before stopping.
1.
Move the throttle lever to the minimum position
(Figure 11).
2.
Rotate the engine switch to the Off position (Figure
12).
Screeding a Concrete Surface
Installing the Aluminum Screed Board
Note:
Only use equilateral triangle aluminum screed boards
designed for this machine.
Screed board widths:
VS-70
VS-80
1.2 meters (4 feet)
x
x
1.8 meters (6 feet)
x
x
2.4 meters (8 feet)
x
x
3.0 meters (10 feet)
x
x
3.7 meters (12 feet)
x
4.3 meters (14 feet)
x
4.9 meters (16 feet)
x
1.
Install the board clamp to the frame of the machine
using square bolts and split-lock washers (Figure 21).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure 21
1.
Nut
5.
Split-lock washer
2.
Split-lock washer
6.
Aluminum board
3.
Square bolt
7.
Board clamp
4.
Hex bolt
2.
Install the aluminum board to the board clamp using
hex bolts and split-lock washers (Figure 21).
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