Multiquip STR46SPVG - Manual (Page 24)

STR46SPVG • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (07/09/07) — PAGE 24
STR46SPVG — OPERATION
Table 3. Control Lever Directional Positioning
Move Control Lever
FORWARD
LEFT
Move Control Lever
BACKWARD
LEFT
Move Control Lever
FORWARD
RIGHT
Move Control Lever
BACWARD
RIGHT
Move Control Levers
FORWARD
BOTH
Move Control Lever
BACKWARD
BOTH
Move Control Levers
to the RIGHT
BOTH
Move Control Levers
to the LEFT
BOTH
CONTROL LEVER
& DIRECTION
RESULT
Causes only the
left side of the
ride-on trowel to
move forward.
Causes only the
left side of the
ride-on trowel to
move backward.
Causes only the
right side of the
ride-on trowel to
move forward.
Causes only the
right side of the
ride-on trowel to
move backward.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move backard in
a straight line.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move to the right.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move to the left.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move forward in
a straight line.
Steering
Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat
provide directional control for the trowel. Table 3 illustrates
the various directional positions of the joysticks and their
effect on the ride-on trowel.
NOTE
All directional references with respect
to the steering control levers are from
the
operator’s seat position.
LEFT CONTROL LEVER
RIGHT CONTROL LEVER
FORWARD DIRECTION
1. Push both the left and right control levers forward. See
Figure 9.
2. With your right foot quickly depress the right foot pedal
halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins to
move in a forward direction. Return both joystick
controls to their neutral position to stop forward
movement, then remove your right foot from the right
foot pedal.
3. Practice holding the machine in one place as you
increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum
blade speed has been reached, the blade will be moving
at proper finishing speed. The machine may be difficult
to keep in one place. Trying to keep the ride-on trowel
stationary is a good practice for operation.
4. Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the
information listed in Table 3. Try to practice controlled
motions as if you were finishing a slab of concrete.
Practice edging and covering a large area
.
Figure 9. Left and Right Control Levers
6. Try adjusting the pitch of the blades. This can be done with
the ride-on trowel stopped or while the trowel is moving,
whatever feels comfortable. Test the operation of optional
equipment like retardant spray and lights if equipped.
7. Push both the left and right joysticks backward and repeat
steps 3 through 6 while substituting the word reverse for
forward.
Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling or by
striking exposed plumbing or forms while in operation.
ALWAYS look-out for objects which might cause damage
to the trowel arms.
CAUTION - Obstructions