Multiquip STH - Manual (Page 11)

STH-10 FT. • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (06/08/05) — PAGE 11
STH-55JD-TC — GENERAL INFORMATION
STH RIDE-ON TROWEL FAMILIARIZATION
The STH series Ride-On Power Trowels are designed for the
floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
Take a walk around the STH Ride-On Power Trowel. Take notice
of all the entire major components (see Figures 2 and 3, Page
11) like the engine, blades, air cleaner, ignition switch etc. Check
that there is always oil in the engine, and 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 STH Ride-On Power Trowel.
Before using your STH Ride-On Power 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
The STH Ride-On Power Trowel is available with a standard
55 HP John Deere diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation.
This manual is included with the ride-on trowel at the time of
shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip
Dealer for a replacement should the original manual disappear.
Blades
The blades of the ride-on power trowel finish the concrete as
they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination (10 or 8 inches wide), finish (6 inches wide). The
STH is equipped with six blades per rotor equally spaced in a
radial pattern and attached to vertical rotating shaft by means of
a
spider assembly.
Hydraulic Motor
Independent hydraulic drive motors are coupled to the engine-
powered hydrostatic pumps. Each motor drives a spider
assembly.
Hydraulic Steering
Dual joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator
are provided for steering the STH-Ride on Power Trowel. The
joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders located
within the frame of the machine. When the right side steering
joystick is moved either forward or backward it will cause the
right side of the ride-on power trowel to move in either a forward
or reverse direction. Moving the same joystick left or right causes
the trowel to move in either the left or right direction.
When the left side steering joystick is moved, it will cause the left
side of the ride-on trowel to travel in either a forward or reverse
direction.
Hydraulic Pump
Delivers a continuous controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to the
hydraulic motors.
Training
For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST”
located in the front of this manual (Page A). This checklist will
provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide
training to a new operator.