Hth — initial start-up – Multiquip HTH_SERIES User Manual
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PAGE 20 — HTH-8 FT. RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (02/22/11)
HTH — INITIAL START-UP
Figure 12. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
Figure 13. Joystick Control Forward Direction
Figure 14. Joystick Control Reverse Direction
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1. The foot pedal (Figure 12) solely controls blade 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 depress-
ing the pedal.
2. Push both the left and right joysticks forward (Figure 13).
3. With your right foot slowly depress the right foot pedal
halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins to
move in a forward direction. Release both joystick controls
to stop forward movement then remove your right foot from
the right foot pedal.
4. 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.
5. Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the informa-
tion listed in Table 3. Try to practice controlled motions as
if you were finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging
and covering a large area
6. 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.
7. Push both the left and right joysticks backward (Figure
14) and repeat steps 3 through 6 while substituting the
word reverse for forward.