MQ BA-SERIES, Operation And Parts Manual

PAGE 18 — BA-SERIES  WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (11/30/04)

Figure 4.  Engine Controls and Components

INITIAL SERVICING

The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and
filled with fuel prior to operation.  Refer to the manufacturers engine
manual for  instructions & details of operation and servicing. The
engine shown above is  a 

 HONDA

 engine, operation for other

types of engines may vary somewhat.

1

.

Fuel Filler Cap –

 Remove this cap to add unleaded

gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened
securely. 

DO NOT

 over fill.

5

.

Fuel Valve Lever –

OPEN 

to let fuel flow, 

CLOSE

 to stop

the flow of fuel.

6

.

Choke Lever –

 Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in

cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.

7

.

Air Cleaner –

 Prevents dirt and other debris from entering

the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element.

8

.

Spark Plug –

 Provides spark to the ignition system. Set

spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.

9

.

Muffler –

 Used to reduce noise and emissions.

Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, 

DO NOT

 touch these areas

while the engine is running or immediately after operating. 

NEVER

operate the engine with the muffler removed.

10

. Fuel Tank –

 Holds unleaded gasoline. For additional

information refer to engine owner's manual.

DANGER

NOTE

Operating the engine without an air filter,
with a damaged air filter, or a filter in need of
replacement will allow dirt to enter the
engine, causing rapid engine wear.

WARNING

BA-SERIES TROWEL— BASIC ENGINE

HONDA engine shown.

Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when
the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity to

cool down.  In the event of a fuel spill, 

DO NOT

 attempt to start the

engine until the fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the
area surrounding the engine is dry.

2

.

Throttle Lever –

 Used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever

advanced forward 

SLOW

, lever back toward operator

FAST

).

3

.

Engine ON/OFF Switch –

 ON position permits engine

starting, OFF position stops engine operations.

4

.

Recoil Starter (pull rope) –

 Manual-starting method. Pull

the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.