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5. Insert the cable end through the yoke eyelet
(Figure 13). Tighten brass set nut #1 by hand to remove
all the slack from the cable.
Figure 13. Pitch Cable Yoke Attachment
6. Using a wrench, tighten the brass set #2 nut up against
the yoke boss. This will lock the cable in place.
7. Use a wrench and finish tightening the brass set #1
nut up against the yoke boss.
1. After the Quick-Pitch™ handle has been installed on
the trowel, spring pre-load adjustment will be required.
2. Locate the spring pre-load adjustment screw (Figure 14)
on the underside of the handle tube.
Figure 14. Spring Pre-Load Adjustment
BLADE
PITCH
CABLE
YOKE
YOKE
EYELET
BRASS SET
NUT #1
BRASS SET
NUT #2
WARNING
The Quick Pitch™ handle is spring loaded, personal
injury or damage could result from improper handling,
installation or adjustment. Use extreme caution when
installing this component.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
SLIDER
GROOVE
FINISH
36”
COMBO
PRELOAD TRIM INDICATOR
FINISH
48”
COMBO
FINISH
J
COMBO
FINISH
B
COMBO
FINISH
36”
COMBO
PRELOAD TRIM INDICATOR
FINISH
48”
COMBO
FINISH
J
COMBO
FINISH
J
COMBO
ALIGNMENT
DECAL
3. A decal has been placed on the side of the handle
tube to assist the user in the adjustment of the spring.
4. Align the groove on the slider with the text 48" COMBO/
"B" COMBO on the decal.
Before Starting
1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the trowel, removing dirt and dust, particularly
the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the trowel on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 15) and wipe clean.
Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the trowel.
place hands or feet inside the guard
rings while the engine is running. ALWAYS
shut the engine down before performing any
kind of maintenance service on the trowel.