Multiquip STH - Manual (Page 14)

PAGE 14 — STH-10 FT. • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (06/08/05)
Fuel
1. Determine if the engine fuel is low (Figure 6). If fuel level is
low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with either diesel fuel
or unleaded gasoline depending on the type of engine.
Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flammable and
can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while
refueling. Do not attempt to refuel the ride-on trowel if the
engine is hot or running.
STH-55JD-TC — INITIAL START-UP
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the STH series Ride-On Power trowel. It is extremely
important that this section be read carefully before attempting to
use the trowel in the field.
DO NOT use your ride-on power trowel until this section is
throughly understood.
.CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the STH Ride-ON Power
Trowel could result in severe damage to the trowel or personal
injuruy.
See Figures 2 and 3 (Pages 11 and 12) for the location of any
control or indicator referenced in this manual.
Engine Oil
1. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2. Determine if engine oil is low (figure 4), add correct amount
of engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe level.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any
extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Starting the Engine
1. With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on
the trowel’s platform, grab hold of any part of the frame and
lift yourself onto the trowel. Then sit down in the operator’s
seat.
2. The Whiteman Ride-On Power trowel is equipped with a
safety
kill switch . This switch is located beneath the seat
assembly. Remember the engine will not start unless an
operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of an
operator depresses an electrical switch, which will allow
the engine to start.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
NEVER disable or disconnect the kill switch. It is provided for the
operators’ safety and injury may result if it is disabled,
disconnected or improperly maintained.
Hydraulic Oil
1. Determine if the hydraulic oil is low by observing the level
of oil in the Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass
NOTE
Proper hydraulic operating oil level is MIDDLE of sight glass,
with trowel on level surface, and engine off.
Figure 6. Fuel Gauge