Multiquip HHXG5 - Manual (Page 16)

page 16 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10)
General infOrMatiOn
HHX RIDe-ON TROWeL FamILaRIzaTION
The HHX is designed for the floating and finishing of
concrete slabs.
Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the
major components 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 and maintain a proper level of hydraulic
fluid in the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
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 Joysticks. Grasp the Control
Joysticks and move them around a bit. Observe how
moving the Control Joysticks 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 HHXg5
The HHXG5 Ride-On Power Trowel is equipped with a liquid
cooled 31 HP Vanguard gasoline engine. Refer to the engine
owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine
operation. This manual is included with the ride-on trowel at
the time of shipping. Please contact your nearest Multiquip
Dealer for a replacement should the original manual disappear.
BLaDeS
The blades of the ride-on power trowel finish the concrete as
they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination (10 or 8 inches wide), finish (6 inches wide). The
HHX is equipped with five blades per rotor equally spaced
in a radial pattern and attached to a vertical rotating shaft by
means of a spider assembly.
geaRBOXeS
The HHX consist 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.
HYDRauLIC STeeRINg
Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and
right of the operator are provided for steering the HHX.
The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering
cylinders located within the frame of the machine. Detailed
explanation of how the joystick controls affect the steering
of the trowel can be found in the Operation section of this
manual.
See the steering chart (Table 3) for infomation on the effect
the steering joysticks have upon the steering direction of
the machine.
CONSTaNT veLOCITY JOINTS (Cv-JOINTS)
Constant velocity joints insure the efficient transfer of power
to the drive shaft and maintains the timing of the gearboxes
without any chance of slippage.
TRaININg
For proper training, please use the “TRaININg
CHeCKLIST” located in the front of this manual. This
checklist will provide an outline for an experienced operator
to provide training to a new operator.
Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 show the location of the
controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. Each
control may perform more than one function.