Multiquip HTH44T - Manual (Page 17)

HTH44T • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (03/27/12) — PAGE 17
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CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
NEVER operate the
trowel in a confined area
or enclosed area structure
that does not provide
ample free flow of air.
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the ride-on
power trowel.
NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard
rings while the engine is running. ALWAYS
shut the engine down before performing any
kind of maintenance service on the trowel.
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.
HTH44T— INITIAL START-UP
Figure 7. Engine Throttle Control Lever (Low)
Figure 9. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
Figure 8. Ignition Switch and Key
PRE
HEA
T
CHARGE
WA
TER
OIL
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. Two or three preheat
cycles may be necessary in very cold
weather.