Multiquip PSH - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/17/04)
OPERATION
PORTO-SCREED PSH — OPERATION
DO NOT alter.this setting since
damage to the eccentric bearings
can result and both the engine
and machine warranty will be
automatically VOIDED.
4. Start the engine as previously described. Refer to the
Engine Manual Starting Instructions for complete starting
instructions of the engine. Allow the engine to warm up 1-2
minutes before operating. The throttle lever should be set
to permit the engine to warm up WITHOUT engaging the
centrifugal clutch and causing the machine to vibrate and
move forward under its own power.
5. To begin operation move the throttle lever (Item C, Figure
18) to the high speed or “Full Throttle” position quickly to
prevent damage from occurring to the clutch. The “Full
Throttle” position of this machine has been pre-set at the
factory.
For beam lengths up to 14 ft. (4.2
meters) "2x4" wooden or
lightweight beams are
recommended. For longer lengths,
up to 20 ft. (6 meters), "2x6" beams
should be used.
Do not over tighten the clamping studs. Check the clamping
studs periodically during operation and retighten them if
they loosen.
1. Place the machine on the screeding beams (Items B,
Figure 18) and install the clamping studs (Items A).
NOTE
Figure 18. Screeding Beams
2. Position the screed on the forms with the eccentric facing
the desired direction of travel.
3. Pour the concrete into the forms to a height just above the
bottom edge of the sceeding beams and at least 10 ft.
ahead of the unit.
NOTE
Stopping The Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE or SLOW position (Item
C, Figure 15) and run the engine for three minutes at low
speed.
2. After the engine cools , turn the engine start/stop switch to the
“ OFF ” position (Figure 16).
A
B
C
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CAUTION