Screeding A Concrete Surface - Toro VS-400 Operator's Manual

Screeding a Concrete Surface

Leveling the Concrete Surface
This procedure levels a freshly poured concrete project to
the form height.
Note: The forward screed board is located adjacent to the
eccentric guard.
1. Lift and align the screed onto the end of the concrete
forms with the forward screed board at the front of
the screed pass.
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1. Forward screed board
2. Handlebar
3. Eccentric guard
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4. Lift bracket
5. Rear screed board
2. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 13).
3. Move the throttle lever to the Fast position; refer to
Throttle Lever (page 9).
4. Pull the screed in slow, steady motion along the
concrete forms (Figure 20).
Note: Ensure that an adequate amount of concrete is
loaded ahead of the forward screed board for the entire
screeding pass.
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Note: Use additional people to move the screed by
having them pull the screed with the tow grips and
ropes that are attached to the spreaders (Figure 20).
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5. At the end of the screed pass, move the engine throttle
to the idle position and allow the engine to idle for 1
minute.
6. Stop the engine and move the screed off the forms;
refer to Stopping the Engine (page 13).
7. Clean the screed of cement, sand, and aggregate after
each pass with water and a soft-bristle brush.
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Figure 20