Multiquip N/A manual HTH Initial START-UP, Engine Oil

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the HTH 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 thoroughly understood.

CAUTION

Failure to understand the operation of the HTH Ride-On Power Trowel could result in severe damage to the trowel or personal injury.

See Figures 2 and 3 (Page 11) 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.

HTH — INITIAL START-UP

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 regular unleaded gasoline depending on the type of engine. Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flam- mable 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.

Hydraulic Oil

Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick

Figure 6. Fuel Gauge

CAUTION

Never store the ride-on trowel with fuel in the tank for any ex- tended 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.

CAUTION

1.Determine if the hydraulic oil is low by observing the level of oil in the hydraulic Oil Sight Glass (Figure 5).

NOTE

Proper hydraulic operating oil level is MIDDLE of sight glass, with trowel on level surface, and engine off.

Figure 5. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass

DO NOT grab hold of the joysticks or pitch tower assemblies to lift yourself onto the trowel. Pulling on the joysticks or pitch tower assemblies repeatedly will weaken the units. Use any part of the frame to lift yourself onto the trowel.

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

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.

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