Str46spvgh — operation, Caution – Multiquip STR46SPVGH User Manual

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STR46SPVGH • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/17/08) — PAGE 20

STR46SPVGH — OPERATION

Using the safey stop switch to stop
the engine after every use will verify
that the switch is working properly.
Remember to turn the key to the “OFF”
position after stopping the machine.
Not doing so may drain the battery.

Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key.

Starting the Engine

Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab ahold of any
part of the frame, lift yourself onto the trowel, then sit down
in the operator's seat.

The STR46SPVGH trowel is
equipped with a

safety

stop switch

that will not allow the engine to start
unless an operator is sitting in the
operator’s seat. The weight of an
operator depresses an electrical
switch, which allows the engine to
start.

Figure 10. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal

Keep your foot

OFF

the pedal (right foot pedal). Start the

engine at idle (without touching the foot pedal).

Insert the

ignition key

into the ignition switch .

Figure 11. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The

oil

charge,

and

water

indicator lights (Figure 11) should

CAUTION

NEVER

disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It is

provided for the

operator's safety

and injury may result if it

is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.

OIL

, and

CHARGE

indicator lights

come on when ignition switch is in the

position, and the engine is

NOT

running.

NOTE

The right foot pedal (Figure 10) controls blade and engine
speed. The position of the foot pedal determines the blade
speed. Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly depressing
the pedal. Maximum blade speed is obtained by fully
depressing the pedal.

If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the engine
owner's manual supplied with the trowel.

Test the safety stop switch by standing up briefly. The switch
under the seat should cause the engine to stop. If the switch
fails to shut down the engine. Turn off the engine with the
key switch and fix the safety stop switch. See Table 5
(Troubleshooting ) for possible problems.

Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with
the engine starting procedure.