Multiquip HHXD5 - Manual (Page 23)

HHXD5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (08/15/14) — PAGE 23
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab ahold
of any part of the frame (NOT THE JOYSTICKS), lift
yourself onto the trowel, then sit down in the operator's
seat.
Figure 9. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
2. The foot pedal (Figure 9) 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.
NOTICE
The HHX 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
The safety stop switch should be used to stop the
engine after every use. Doing this will verify the switch is
working properly thus providing safety for the operator.
Remember to turn the key to the “OFF” position after
stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain the
battery.
3. Keep your foot OFF the foot pedal. If the engine is
cold, adjust the choke but in all circumstances, start
the engine at idle (without touching foot pedal).
4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch .
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position.
The oil and charge indicator lights, (Figure 10) should
be on
.
Figure 10. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
6. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key.
7. If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the
engine owner's manual supplied with the trowel.
8. Test the safety kill switch by standing up briefly. The
switch under the seat should cause the engine to stop. If
the kill switch fails to shut down the engine. Turn off the
engine with the key switch and fix the safety kill switch.
See Troubleshooting Chart for possible problems.
NOTICE
OIL, and CHARGE, indicator lights come on when
ignition switch is in the ON position, and the engine
is NOT running. In COLD weather turn and hold the
ignition key counter clockwise to the PREHEAT position,
wait until the preheat indicator goes off before turning
the ignition key clockwise to the start position. Two or
three preheat cycles may be necessary in very cold
weather.