Hth — initial start-up – Multiquip HTH_SERIES User Manual

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HTH-8 FT. RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (02/22/11) — PAGE 19

HTH — INITIAL START-UP

3. It is recommended that the kill switch be used to stop

the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the

switch is working properly and presents no danger to the

operator. Remember to turn the key to the “OFF” position

after stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain your

units’ battery.

4. Place the

engine throttle lever (Figure 7) in the LOW

position.

Figure 9. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights

Figure 8. Ignition Switch and Key

Figure 10. Engine Throttle Control Lever (High)

Figure 11. Left and Right Joystick Controls

Figure 7. Engine Throttle Control Lever (Low)

PRE

HEA

CHARG

ATE

ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 5-10 SECONDS

WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE

PRE HEAT POSITION.

OIL AND CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHTS

COME ON WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS

IN THE

POSITION.

5. Insert the

ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure 8).

6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The

oil and charge indicator lights (Figure 9) should be on.

NOTE
In

cold weather turn the ignition key counter clockwise to the

preheat position, wait until the

BLUE preheat indicator goes off

before turning the ignition key clockwise to the start position.
7. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to

start. Once engine has started release ignition key. Let

engine warm for a few minutes.

8. Place the

engine throttle lever (Figure 10) in the HIGH

position.

9. The engine should be running at full RPM.
10. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted

with the engine starting procedure.

Steering
Two joysticks (Figure 11) located to the left and right of the

operator’s seat provide directional control for the HTH Ride-

On Power Trowel. Table 3 (Page 15) illustrates the various

directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the

ride-on trowel.

NOTE
All directional references with respect to the joysticks are from

the

operator’s seat position.