Multiquip HTX44Y5 - Manual (Page 28)

PAGE 28 — HTX-YANMAR DIESEL • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/06/06)
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HTX-YANMAR DIESEL — OPERATION
2. Push both the left and right joysticks forward, (Figure 17).
3. With your right foot, slowly depress the right foot pedal
halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins to move
in a forward direction. Release both joystick controls to
stop forward movement then remove your right foot from
the foot pedal.
4. 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.
Figure 17. Joystick Control Forward Direction
7. Pull both the left and right joysticks backward, (Figure 18)
and repeat steps 3 through 6 while substituting the word
reverse for forward.
Figure 18. Joystick Control Reverse Direction
Trowel Speed Limiter Control
The speed limiter control located on the control panel, (Figure
19) can be used to adjust the maximum trowel speed that can
be obtained when the foot pedal is fully depressed. Pull up to
reduce the maximum speed and push down to return to full speed.
For fine adjustments, rotate the knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
LOW HOLD
HOL
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Figure 19. Trowel Speed Limiter Control
5. Practice maneuvering the Ride-on Power 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
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.
1. The foot pedal, (Figure 16) solely controls blade 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.
Figure 16. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
1. Left Joystick Control
2. Right Joystick Control
3. Pull Back Reverse
1. Left Joystick Control
2. Right Joystick Control
3. Pull Back Forward
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