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JA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 25

NEVER disable or disconnect the centrifugal
kill switch. It is provided for the operators’

safety and injury may result if it is disabled,
disconnected or improperly maintained.

3. Place the

centrifugal kill switch

(Figure 24) in the "ON"

position. For models that use this feature.

Figure 24. Centrifugal Kill Switch

4. Place the

Choke Lever

(Figure 25) in the "

OPEN

" position

Figure 25. Engine Choke Lever

5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 26) and slowly pull it out. The

resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.

Figure 26. Starter Grip

6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever

(Figure 25) to the

CLOSED

position. If the engine has not

started repeat steps 1 through 5.

7. Before the trowel is placed into operation, run the engine for

several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a loose guard ring and/or covers.

8. To begin troweling, rotate the throttle (Figure 27) toward the

RUN" position.

Figure 27. Throttle (Run Position)

JA-SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE)

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