Multiquip HTH_SERIES - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — HTH-8 FT. RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (02/22/11)
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the HTH series Ride-On Power Trowel. It is extremely
important that this section be read carefully before attempting
to use the trowel in the field.
DO NOT use your ride-on power trowel until this section is
thoroughly understood.
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the HTH Ride-On Power
Trowel could result in severe damage to the trowel or personal
injury.
See Figures 2 and 3 (Page 11) for the location of any control
or indicator referenced in this manual.
Engine Oil
1. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2. Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 4), add correct
amount of engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe
level.
Fuel
1. Determine if the engine fuel is low (Figure 6). If fuel level
is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with either diesel
fuel or regular unleaded gasoline depending on the type
of engine. Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flam-
mable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. Do not attempt to refuel the ride-on
trowel if the engine is hot or running.
CAUTION
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any ex-
tended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Starting the Engine
1. With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on
the trowel’s platform, grab hold of any part of the frame and
lift yourself onto the trowel. Then sit down in the operator’s
seat.
CAUTION
DO NOT grab hold of the joysticks or pitch tower assemblies
to lift yourself onto the trowel. Pulling on the joysticks or pitch
tower assemblies repeatedly will weaken the units. Use any
part of the frame to lift yourself onto the trowel.
2. The Whiteman Ride-On Power trowel is equipped with a
safety kill switch. This switch is located beneath the seat
assembly. Remember the engine will not start unless an
operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of an
operator depresses an electrical switch, which will allow
the engine to start.
CAUTION
NEVER disable or disconnect the kill switch. It is provided
for the operators’ safety and injury may result if it is disabled,
disconnected or improperly maintained.
HTH — INITIAL START-UP
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick
NOTE
Proper hydraulic operating oil level is
MIDDLE of sight glass,
with trowel on level surface, and engine off.
Figure 5. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass
Figure 6. Fuel Gauge
Hydraulic Oil
1. Determine if the hydraulic oil is low by observing the level
of oil in the hydraulic Oil Sight Glass (Figure 5).