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RIDE-ON FAMILY
OWNER'S MANUAL
STOPPING PROCEDURE
a) Bring throttle to low idle and wait a few seconds.
b) Remove left foot from safety switch.
c) Turn off ignition key.
STEERING
Guiding the machine on the slab is quite simple but
does require some familiarity before working with the
machine. The controls respond as shown in Figure 2. Test
the machine on a finished section of the floor, with the blades
in a flat position, and the engine at a low revolution to gain
the necessary feel for the steering. For straight line
movement, move both handles as one in the direction you
wish to travel. Move the handles in opposite directions to
produce rotation on the machine's axis. Left handle forward,
right handle backward for clockwise rotation. Left handle
backward, right handle forward, for counter-clockwise
rotation. Sideways direction is achieved by sideways
movement of the right handle in the required direction of travel.
WARNING: Serious injury or property damage may result due to temporary loss of
control if operated with excess liquid on the concrete surface.
FLOAT/TROWEL PITCH SETTING
Once you are familiar with the steering functions on a flat floor, you are ready to combine
the steering with float/trowel pitch settings to produce the finish you require. The pitch
adjustment feature of the Bartell Ride-On Trowel permits quick and accurate pitch changes of
the finishing/float blades, without having to stop the machine. Turning the adjustment crank-
handle at the end of the pitch control tubes enables you to change the pitch whenever
necessary to allow for varying conditions over the slap surface. Each spider plate is adjusted
independently. The pitch setting will affect the steering of your unit. Experiment with the settings
as you test drive so you will know what to expect.
CAUTION: Do not let the machine stand in one spot on the soft concrete; this may
place unnecessary strain on the clutch to break it free of the concrete. If the unit has
been sitting for any length of time, break it free from the concrete before attempting
operation.
NOTE: Ensure pitch is flat every time the rider is transported. Keeping the machine
pitched creates strain on the pitch cable and can result in a broken or damaged cable.
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OIPB – B19007
Figure 2
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