Multiquip N/A manual HTH Controls and Indicators

HTH — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Figures 2 and 3 show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than one function. All functions of each control are described below.

1.Seat – Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless operator is seated. Seat is adjustable.

2.Steering Control (right side) -Allows the unit to move in either a forward, reverse left or right direction.

3.Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine. Move the hand lever forward to increase engine speed (high), backwards to decrease engine speed (low).

4.Light Switch – When activated, turns on six halogen lights. Lights offer better visibility when working indoors.

5.Ignition Switch – With key inserted turn clockwise to start engine.

Figure 2. HTH Controls and Indicators (Front)

6.Twin Pitch Control – Both pitch towers are linked together. One crank may be turned to adjust the blade pitch simultaneously or individually control for each set of blades.

7.Pre-Heat Indicator Light - Lights blue during engine start-up. Indicates that engine glow plugs are being pre- heated. Light will go off after approximately 10 seconds.

8.Charge Indicator Light - Lights red when electrical system is not charging properly.

9.Water Indicator Light - Lights red when water tempera- ture is high.

10.Oil Indicator Light - Lights red when oil pressure is low.

11.Steering Control (left side) -Allows the unit to move in a forward or reverse direction only.

12.Retardant Spray Control Button – When pressed allows retardant spray to flow through the spray nozzle located at the front of the machine.

13.Radiator/Filler Cap –Holds coolant or water necessary to keep engine at a safe operating temperature. Remove this cap to add water or antifreeze.

14.Kill Switch - Shuts down engine when operator is not sitting in seat.

15.Lights – Low voltage halogen light.

16.Hydraulic Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add hy- draulic oil.

17.Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass - Indicates the level of the hydraulic oil in the reservoir.

18.Right Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade speed is accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal. Maximum blade speed is accomplished by fully depressing the foot pedal.

19.Spray Nozzle – Spray nozzle for retardant.

20.Left Foot Riser – Operator foot rest pedal.

21.Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap - Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Remove this cap to add fuel.

22.Hydraulic Reservoir – Part of frame. Holds hydraulic oil necessary for pump operation.

23.Lift Loops –Located on both the left and right sides of the main frame. Used when the trowel must be lifted onto a concrete slab.

24.Engine Oil Dipstick – Indicates engine oil level.

25.Engine Oil Filler Cap - Remove this cap to add engine oil.

26.Air Filter – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering the fuel system.

Figure 3. HTH Controls and Indicators (Rear)

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