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STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/20/04) — PAGE 13
Figure 5. Controls and Components
Figures 5 shows the location of the basic controls or components,
for the
PORTO-SCREED PSH
. Listed below is a brief explanation
of each control or component
1. 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).
2. Handle Bar – When operating the PSH, place both hands
on the bar to maneuver the PSH.
3. Engine – This PSH uses a Honda GX120 4 H.P. gasoline
engine. See following sections on engine components
and engine operation.
4. Frame – Supports engine and handle assemblies; allows
clamping to screeding beams.
PORTO-SCREED PSH— ASSEMBLY
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Whenever assembling, lubricating or adjusting any part of the
screed, make certain the engine is stopped with the spark plug
wire disconnected and secured away from contact with the spark
plug.
1. Handle Assembly – Gather all handle parts shown in the
illustration below. Place them in front of the machine (side
farthest from the engine). See Figure 4.
2. Slip throttle cable "O-ring" (A) over the right handle rod (B).
3. Slide the handle bar (C) over the handle rods. Ensure the
side with the two holes are to the right.
4. Fasten the handle bar to the left handle rod (D) using bolt
and nut (E and F). Fasten handle bar (with throttle control
lever) to the right handle rod. Fasten the throttle control
lever (G) to the handle bar with pan head screws (H).
5. Insert the flanged spacer (I) into the holes located in the
flattened portions of the handle rods making sure the
flanged end of both spacers are toward the outside.
6. Insert bolts (J) through the handle rods and the main frame
(K). Install the lockwasher and nut (L and M) to both bolts.
7. Connect throttle wire (N) to the engine. Follow instructions
in the engine manual for proper attachment.
Figure 4. Handle Assembly
NEVER attempt to
lift
the PSH by yourself. ALWAYS get the
assistance of another person to help lift the PSH .
This PSH is light weight, however for safety purposes always
use
two people
to lift the PSH up onto a slab of concrete.
Moving the PSH
CAUTION