Multiquip HHNG5 - Manual (Page 24)

page 24 — HHNg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13)
6. Keeping your foot OFF the right foot pedal, turn ignition
key fully clockwise and listen for engine to start. Once
engine has started release ignition key. The throttle
speed defaults to idle. Let the engine warm for a few
minutes.
7. Once the engine has startred and been warmed, return
the choke knob (Figure 14) to the OPEN position.
Figure 14. Choke Knob (Open Position)
8. If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the
engine owner’s manual supplied with the trowel.
9. Test the safety stop switch by standing up briefly. The
switch under the seat should cause the engine to stop.
If the switch fails to shut down the engine, turn off the
engine with the key switch and fix the safety stop switch.
See Troubleshooting tables for possible problems.
10. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted
with the engine starting procedure.
NOTICE
The throttle will default to full speed when the right foot
pedal is depressed and operator presence is detected.
CHOKE
KNOB
OPEN
(PUSH)
STEERiNG
Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat
provide directional control for the trowel. Table 7 illustrates
the various directional positions of the joysticks and their
effect on the ride-on trowel.
1. Push both the left and right control levers forward. See
Figure 15.
Figure 15. Left and Right Control Levers
2. With your right foot, quickly depress the right foot
pedal halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel
begins to move in a forward direction. Return both
joystick controls to their neutral position to stop forward
movement, then remove your right foot from the right
foot pedal.
3. Practice holding the machine in one place as you
increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum
blade speed has been reached, the blade will be
moving at proper finishing speed. The machine may be
difficult to keep in one place. Trying to keep the ride-on
trowel stationary is a good practice for operation.
4. Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the
information listed inTable 7. Try to practice controlled
motions as if you were finishing a slab of concrete.
Practice edging and covering a large area.
5. Try adjusting the pitch of the blades. This can be done
with the ride-on trowel stopped or while the trowel is
moving, whatever feels comfortable. Test the operation
of optional equipment like retardant spray and lights
if equipped.
NOTICE
All directional references with respect to the steering
control levers are from the operator’s seat position.
LEFT
CONTROL
LEVER FORWARD
DIRECTION
RIGHT
CONTROL
LEVER
OPERAtIOn