Multiquip HTX44Y5 - Manual (Page 18)

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HTX-YANMAR DIESEL — INTENDED USE AND GENERAL
INFORMATION
HTX- SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel Familiarization
The HTX-YANMAR DIESEL Ride-On Power Trowel 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. Check that there is always
a proper level of oil in the engine and a proper level of hydraulic
oil in the hydraulic oil 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.
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
This trowel is equipped with a liquid cooled 44 HP Yanmar
diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific
instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is included
with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please contact the Multiquip
parts department if a replacement manual is required.
Blades
The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled
around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (10 or
8 inches wide) and finish (6 inches wide). This trowel 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.
Training
For training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” located
in the front of this manual (Page 10). This checklist is not intended
to be a substitute for proper training but will provide an outline
for an experienced operator to provide training to a new operator.
Figures 3 and 4 show the location of the controls, indicators and
general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than
one function. The functions of the controls or indicators are on
pages 20 and 21.
Operate the HTX-YANMAR DIESEL Trowel, tools and
components in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Use of any other tools for stated operation is considered contrary
to designated use. The risk of such use lies entirely with the user.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages as a result
of misuse.
Intended Use
Hydraulic Motor
Hydraulic Steering
Independent hydrostatic drive motors are coupled to the engine-
powered hydrostatic pumps. Each motor drives a spider assembly.
Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and right of the
operator are provided for steering the HTX Ride-On Trowel. 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.
Hydraulic Pump
The hydraulic pump delivers controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to
the hydraulic motors.