Multiquip HHNG5 - Manual (Page 23)

HHNg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 23
OPERAtIOn
STARTiNG THE ENGiNE
1. Place one foot on the trowel’s platform, grab ahold of
any part of the frame, lift yourself onto the trowel, then
sit down in the operator’s seat.
2. The right foot pedal (Figure 10) controls blade and
engine speed. The position of the foot pedal determines
the blade speed. Slow blade speed is obtained by
slightly depressing the pedal. Maximum blade speed
is obtained by fully depressing the pedal.
Figure 10. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
NOTICE
This trowel is equipped with a safety stop switch that
will not allow the engine to start unless an operator is
sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of an operator
depresses an electrical switch, which allows the engine
to start.
wARNiNG
NeveR disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It is
provided for the operator’s safety, and injury may result
if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
NOTICE
Using the safey stop switch to stop the engine after
every use will verify that the switch is working properly.
Remember to turn the key to the “ OFF” position after
stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain the battery.
3. If starting a cold engine, pull the choke knob
(Figure 11) upward to the “ ClOSEd” position.
Figure 11. Choke Knob (Closed Position)
4. Insert the ignition key (Figure 12) into the ignition
switch.
Figure 12. Ignition Switch
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the ON position. Aux1,
Aux 2, coolant temp and oil indicator lamps will light
for 10 seconds (Figure 12). Charge indicator lamp will
remain lit until engine starts.
Figure 13. Indicator Lights
CLOSED
(PULL)
CHOKE
KNOB
OFF
START
ON
NOTICE
The oil and charge, indicator lights come on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, and the engine is
NOT running.