Use and Care Manual

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4.4.3 Plug the remaining threaded holes in the blade brace with plastic plugs (c) to
prevent them from filling with concrete.
WARNING: Do not lift the trowel overhead with a float pan attached, as the pan
could fall off and strike personnel working in the vicinity.
Graphic 2
4.5 Installing and Adjusting Handles
See Graphic 3,4
On new machines the pipe handle comes assembled with the pitch control (Twist or
Pro-Shift®) (c), engine switch handle (b), throttle (a), screws (g), and nut (m).
To install the pipe handle assembly:
4.5.1 On machines with an adjustable handle, position the handle by loosening the knob
(d) and adjusting the handle up or down to suit the operator. Tighten the knob to
secure the handle in position.
4.5.2 Pull the pitch control cable (j) from bottom end of the tube and remove the nut from
the cable.
4.5.3 Thread the cable through the handle base (f) and over the pulley (h) as shown.
4.5.4 Attach the pipe handle to the handle base with two M8x65 screws (g). Torque the
screws to 25 Nm (18 ft·lbs.).
4.5.5 Push the handle all the way forward (away from the operator) OR turn the twist pitch
control handle counterclockwise as far as possible. Connect the cable to the fork (k)
as shown and adjust the cable nut (m) so the cable is snug and the trowel blades lay
flat (0° pitch).
4.5.6 Move throttle (a1) to idle position. Remove air cleaner cover. Feed cable through
clamp on recoil cover. Connect throttle cable to engine throttle bracket by placing
z-bend through hole in throttle plate. Clamp cable into throttle casing bracket.