Multiquip STR46SP - Manual (Page 17)

STR46SP • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/01/06) — PAGE 17
STR46SP — GENERAL INFORMATION
STR46 SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel Familiarization
The STR46 SERIES 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 (see Figures 2 and 3, pages 20 and 21) like the
engine, blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve,
ignition switch etc. Ensure engine and gearbox oil levels are
within proper operating range.
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.
Look at the operator control levers. Grasp the control levers and
move them around a bit. Observe how moving the control levers
cause the gearboxes and frame to move.
Notice the foot pedal which controls the engine and blade speed.
Also take a look at the main driveline of the trowel. Take note
and reference how the belts look, this is the way the belts should
look when adjusted properly.
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 an air cooled 27 HP Kohler gasoline
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 STOW
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 four blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and
attached to a vertical rotating shaft by means of a
spider
assembly.
Figures 2 and 3 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.
Gearboxes
The STR46 Series Ride-On Power Trowel uses two separate
gearbox assemblies that are enclosed in rugged cast aluminum
gear cases.
The gearbox casing has a large oil capacity allowing optimum
lubrication to critical points.
Steering Assist
Dual control levers located in front of the operator's seat are
provided for steering the trowel. The control levers are linked to
two spring loaded cylinders.
Push the left control lever forward and pull the right control lever
backward and the trowel will rotate clockwise on approximately
a center axis. Pull the left control lever backward and push the
right control lever forward and the trowel will rotate
counterclockwise. See Table 4 on page 26 for a complete
description on the control levers directional positioning.
Constant Velocity Joints (CV-Joints)
Constant velocity joints insure the efficient transfer of power to
the drive shaft and maintain the timing of the gearboxes without
any chance of slippage.
Training
For training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” located
in the front of this manual (Page 8). 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.