PAGE 16 — SCT SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/05)
SCT SERIES TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
Figure 3. SCT SERIESWalk-Behind Trowels
Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components,
for the SCT SERIEStrowel. Listed below is a brief explanation of
each control or component
1.
Pitch Control
- Turn this "Star Wheel" clockwise for increase
blade pitch, and counter-clockwise for decrease blade pitch
2.
Hand Grip/Handle Bar –
When operating the trowel, place
both hands on each grip to maneuver the trowel. Replace
hand grips when they become worn or damaged.
3.
Throttle –
Controls engine speed.
4.
Engine
– This trowel uses a Honda gasoline engine.
5.
Centrifugal Safety Stop Switch –
In the event the operator
loses control of the trowel, this switch will shut-down the
engine.
6.
Trowel Lifting Point –
Use a hoist, forklift, or other suitable
lifting device to lift the trowel on and off the concrete slab.
7.
Engine ON-OFF Switch–
Turn to the "ON" position for
starting the engine and to the "OFF" position to prevent the
engine from starting.
8.
Main Tube
- Houses throttle control and pitch cables.
9.
Guard Ring- NEVER!
put hands or feet inside guard ring.
10. V-Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belt.
NEVER
operate the trowel with this cover removed.
11. Trowel Arm –
NEVER
operate the trowel with a bent, broken
or out of adjustment trowel arm. If the blades show uneven
wear patterns or some blades wear out faster than others,
the trowel arm may need to be adjusted. Use the trowel
arm adjustment tool P/N 1817 to adjust the trowel arms.
12. Blades –
This trowel is equipped with combination blades.
These blades are versatile and should take care of most
troweling needs. In addition float discs can be attached to
the trowel arms that will allow the trowel to float on "wet"
concrete.
13. Stabilizer Ring –
Reduces trowel arm vibration. Helps
stabilize trowel arm.
