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HTX-YANMAR DIESEL • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/06/06) — PAGE 25

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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.

HTX-YANMAR DIESEL — INITIAL START-UP

The HTX Ride-On Power Trowel is equipped with a

Safety

Stop Switch

. The trowel will not move unless an operator

is sitting in the seat. While the engine can be started or
continue to run with the operator off the seat, the rotors will
not rotate. The weight of an operator activates a switch
within the seat allowing the rotors to turn.

DO NOT grab hold of the joysticks to lift yourself onto the
trowel. Pulling on the joysticks repeatedly will weaken the
units. ALWAYS use the grab handles to lift yourself on the
trowel.

INITIAL START-UP

Fuel

Determine if the engine fuel is low, (Figure 9). If
fuel level is low, remove the fuel filler cap and
fill with diesel fuel. Handle fuel safely. Motor
fuels are highly flammable 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.

DO NOT store the Ride-On Power Trowel with fuel in the
tank for an extended period of time. Completely drain the
fuel system (tank, lines, etc.) if the unit is to be put into long
term storage. For shorter or intermediate periods of time the
tank should be filled to avoid condensation that could cause
contamination of the fuel.

Hydraulic oil can get HOT!

ALWAYS allow hydraulic oil to cool
before removing fill cap.

Removal of the fill cap when oil fills
the sight glass will cause hydraulic
oil to spill. Clean up hydraulic oil
spills immediately.

Figure 9. Fuel Gauge

CAUTION

WARNING

Starting the Engine

With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on
the trowel’s platform, grasp the grab handles lifting yourself
onto the trowel. Then sit down in the operator’s seat.

CAUTION

To add hydraulic oil, remove fill cap on the hydraulic tank. Fill to
overflow with hydraulic system cool. Use Chevron AW / MV ISO
68 or equivalent.