Multiquip N/A manual HTH General Information

HTH — GENERAL INFORMATION

HTH RIDE-ON TROWEL FAMILIARIZATION

The HTH series Ride-On Power Trowels are designed for the floating and finishing of concrete slabs.

Take a walk around the HTH Ride-On Power Trowel.Take notice of all the entire major components (see Figures 2 and 3, Page

11)like the engine, blades, pitch towers, air cleaner, ignition switch etc. Check that there is always oil in the engine, and hydraulic oil in the hydraulic oil reservoir.

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 HTH Ride-On Power Trowel.

Hydraulic Steering

Dual joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator are provided for steering the HTH-Ride on Power Trowel. The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders located within the frame of the machine. When the right side steering joystick is moved either forward or backward it will cause that side of the ride-on power trowel to move in either a forward or reverse direction. Moving the same joystick left or right causes the trowel to move in either the left or right direction.

When the left side steering joystick is moved, it will cause the left side of the ride-on trowel to travel in either a forward or reverse direction.

Before using your HTH Ride-On Power 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

The HTH Ride-On Power Trowel is available with either a standard 31 HP Vanguard gas engine or 38 HP Kubota diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific instruc- tions regarding engine operation.This manual is included with the ride-on trowel at the time of shipping from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer for a replacement should the original manual disappear.

Blades

The blades of the ride-on power trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches wide).The HTH is equipped with either four or five blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to vertical rotating shaft by means of a spider assembly.

Hydraulic Motor

Independent hydraulic drive motors are coupled to the engine- powered hydrostatic pumps. Each motor drives a spider as- sembly.

Hydraulic Pump

Delivers a continuous controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motors.

Training

For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” located in the front of this manual(Page A). This checklist will provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide train- ing to a new operator.

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