Multiquip HHN34TVD - Manual (Page 16)

page 16 — HHN34TVD RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — ReV. #2 (01/10/11)
General infOrMatiOn
Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the location of the controls,
indicators and general maintenance parts. Each control
may perform more than one function.
gearboxes
The HHN34TVD Ride-On Power Trowel consists of two
separate gearbox assemblies that are enclosed in rugged
cast aluminum gear cases.
The gearbox casing holds 50% more oil capacity than
competitors, which allows more lubrication to be provided
to critical points.
Steering
Dual control levers located in front of the operator’s seat
are provided for steering this trowel. The control levers are
linked to two spring loaded cylinders.
Push the left control lever forward and pull the right control
lever backward and the trowel will rotate clockwise on
approximately a center axis. Pull the left control lever
backward and push the right control lever forward and
the trowel will rotate counterclockwise. See Table 3 for
a complete description of the control levers’ directional
positioning.
Constant Velocity Joints (CV-Joints)
Constant velocity joints insure the efficient transfer of power
to the drive shaft and maintain the timing of the gearboxes
without any chance of slippage.
Training
For training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST”
located in the front of this manual. This checklist is not
intended to be a substitute for proper training but will provide
an outline for an experienced operator to provide training
to a new operator.
HHN34TVD RIDe-ON pOWeR TROWeL
FamILIaRIzaTION
The HHN34TVD Ride-On Power Trowel is designed for the
floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the major
components (see Figure 2 and Figure 3) like the engine,
blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve, ignition
switch, etc. Ensure engine and gearbox lubricant levels are
within proper operating range.
Read all the safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions
will be found throughout this manual and on the machine.
Keep all safety information in good, readable condition.
Operators should be well-trained on the operation and
maintenance of the trowel.
Look at the operator control levers. Grasp the control levers
and move them around a bit. Observe how moving the
control levers cause the gearboxes and frame to move.
Notice the foot pedal which controls the engine and blade
speed. Also take a look at the main driveline of the trowel.
Take note and reference how the belts look, this is the way
the belts should look when adjusted properly.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat watered down
section of finished concrete. This trial test run will increase
your confidence in using the trowel, and at the same time, it
will familiarize you with the trowel’s controls and indicators.
In addition, you will understand how the trowel will handle
under actual conditions.
engine
This trowel is equipped with a liquid cooled 34 HP diesel
engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific
instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is
included with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please
contact your nearest Multiquip dealer should a replacement
manual be required.
Blades
The blades of the HHN34TVD Ride-On Power Trowel finish
the concrete as they are swirled around the surface. Blades
are classified as combination (10 or 8 inches wide) and finish
(6 inches wide). The HHN34TVD Ride-On Power Trowels
are equipped with four or five blades (depending on model),
per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to a
vertical rotating shaft by means of a spider assembly.