Multiquip STH - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 — STH-10 FT. • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (06/08/05)
Figures 2 and 3 show the location of the controls, indicators and
general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than
one function. All functions of each control are described below.
1. Seat – Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless
operator is seated. Seat is adjustable for operator comfort.
2. Steering Control (right side) -Allows the unit to move in
either a forward, reverse left or right direction.
3. Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine.
Move the hand lever forward to increase engine speed
(high), backwards to decrease engine speed (low).
4. Light Switch – When activated, turns on six halogen lights.
Lights offer better visibility when working indoors.
5. Ignition Switch – With key inserted turn clockwise to start
engine.
6. Radiator/Filler Cap – Holds coolant or water necessary to
keep engine at a safe operating temperature. Remove this
cap to add water or antifreeze
7. Pre-Heat Indicator Light - Lights blue during engine start-
up. Indicates that engine glow plugs are being pre-heated.
Light will go off after approximately 10 seconds.
8. Charge Indicator Light - Lights red when electrical system
is not charging properly.
9. Water Indicator Light - Lights red when water temperature
is high.
10. Oil Indicator Light - Lights red when oil pressure is low.
11. Steering Control (left side) - Allows the trowel to move in
a forward or reverse direction only.
12. Tachometer/Hour Meter - Indicates engine speed in
terms of RPM. Also indicates number of hours machine
has been in use.
13. Oil Gauge - Indictes engine oil pressure.
14. Temperature Gauge - Indicates engine coolant
temperature (in degrees faharenheit).
15. Overflow Bottle - Supplies water or coolant to the radiator
when radiator coolant or water level is low. Fill to indicated
level as shown on bottle.
16. Blade Pitch Control Switch (Twin Pitch) - When the
rocker switch is pressed down and to the left it will cause
more pitch to be added to both blades. Pressing the rocker
switch down and to the right will cause less pitch to be
added to both blades.
STH-55JD-TC — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 2. STH Controls and Indicators (Front)