PAGE 19 — JTNSW20-24HTCSL SERIES RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (3/24/16)
SET-UP
The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting
up a
NEW
trowel. If your trowel is already assembled, (seat,
handles, knobs and battery), this section can be skipped.
Before packaging and shipping, the JTNSW20HTCSL-
JTNSW24HTCSL ride-on power trowel was run and tested
at the factory. If there are problems, please let us know.
CONTROL HANDLE ASSEMBLY
The steering control handles are not attached to the
trowel's two lower handles at the time of shipment. To
attach the steering control handles to the two lower handle
assemblies, perform the following:
1. Remove the bolts from the plastic bag tied to the
control towers.
2. Remove all protective wrapping and straps from the
control handles.
3. Slip the top (loose) piece into the base of the
corresponding handle, making sure to line up the holes.
4. Install the bolt through the lined up holes and tighten
the acorn nut onto the threaded end.
5. Pay close attention to the wires inside the left control
handle.
DO NOT
pinch or cut any wires during
installation.
6. Inside the plastic bag of parts are two knobs for the
pitch control tower cranks. Install these two knobs onto
the tower crank levers.
NOTICE
The new trowel cannot be placed into service until the
setup installation instructions are completed.
NOTICE
Some models are equipped with adjustable height
handles. Adjust the height by placing the bolt
through the set of holes that corresponds to the most
comfortable height.
SEAT ASSEMBLY
The seat is not installed on the trowel for shipping purposes.
To attach the seat perform the following:
1. Remove the seat from the protective wrapping.
2. Insert studs on bottom of seat through holes in the
mounting plate.
3. Install and tighten the provided nuts.
4. Connect the "Engine Stop Switch" (seat) cable to the
mating plug as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Engine Stop Switch (Seat)
BATTERY SETUP
This trowel was shipped with a wet charged battery. This
battery may need to be charged for a brief period of time
as per the manufacturer instructions.
To install the battery on the trowel, make sure that the battery
is well seated in the battery box. Connect the positive cable
to the positive terminal on the battery first, then connect the
negative cable to the negative terminal. Close the plastic
battery box cover and secure the battery box.
CONNECT
TO ENGINE
COIL
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
CAUTION
Use all safety precautions specified by the battery
manufacturer when working with the battery. Reference
the safety section of this manual for additional information.
