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Filling the Fuel Tank
Models
68048 and 68049
68050 and 68051
1.
Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the S
shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and turn off the engine switch.
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure
12).
Note:
The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
Figure 12
1. Maximum fuel level
4.
Add unleaded fuel to the fuel tank until the
level is at the bottom of the maximum fuel level
(Figure
12).
Important:
The extra space in the tank
allows the fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel
tank completely full.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Fuel Tank Capacity
3.1 L (0.82 US gallons)
5.3 L (1.40 US gallons)
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Starting the Engine
1.
Set the throttle to full speed and set the
Dyna-Clutch lever to the S
2.
Move the engine switch to the O
turn on the fuel valve.
3.
Move the choke lever to the left if you are
starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4.
Pull the recoil-start handle slowly until you feel
some resistance, then pull the it sharply to start
the engine.
5.
After the engine starts, gradually move the
choke to the right. If the engine stalls or
hesitates, move the choke left again until the
engine warms up.
6.
Move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Reduce the engine speed to idle.
2.
Turn the engine switch and fuel valve off.
3.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before
proceeding.
Operating the Machine
Important:
Use the machine on concrete that has
not set completely, but ensure that the concrete
has set enough to support the weight of the
machine.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
After the engine has warmed up, adjust the
throttle to approximately half speed.
3.
Adjust the blades to the desired position.
•
For floating, set the blades flat, but with
some tension on the cable.
•
For finishing, set the pitch of the blades to
approximately 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inches),
or approximately 5 to 10°.
4.
Hold the handle firmly with 1 hand, and move
the Dyna-Clutch lever to the On position to start
the movement of the blades.
5.
Guide the trowel over the concrete in a circular
back-and-forth motion.
Note:
If the blades start to dig into the concrete
decrease the amount of the pitch.
6.
Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Off position,
wait for any moving parts to stop moving, and
shut off the engine; refer to
Engine (page
13
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Shutting Off the
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