Multiquip C42H - Manual (Page 16)

PAGE 16 — C-4 FINISHER WALK-BEHIND TROWEL— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/24/02)
C-4 FINISHER TROWEL— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
Figure 3. Controls and Components
Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components,
for the
C-4 FINISHER trowel. Listed below is a brief explanation
of each control or component
1. Quick Pitch™ Control Handle – To adjust the pitch of
the blades, grasp the handle then squeeze and either move
the handle forward or backward to achieve the desired
blade pitch.
2. Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine.
Move the hand lever towards the operator to increase
engine speed (high), away from the operator to decrease
engine speed (low).
3. 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.
4. Engine – This trowel uses a Honda G100K2QA2 gasoline
engine.
5. Clutch Lever - Clutch engagement lever. When this lever
is engaged, the blades will begin to rotate.
6. Guard Ring- NEVER! put hands or feet inside guard ring.
7. 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 replaced.
8. 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.
9. V-Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belt. NEVER operate the trowel with this cover removed.
10. T-Handle Release Knob – Turn this handle counter-
clockwise to release the upper handle and place in either
down position or operate position. Turn handle clockwise
to lock upper handle in place.