Multiquip N/A manual Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal

Table 3. Joystick Directional Positioning

JOYSTICK	DIRECTION	RESULTS
		Causes only the left side
Left	Move Joystick Forward	of the ride-on trowel to
		move forward.
		Causes only the left side
Left	Move Joystick Backward	of the ride-on trowel to
		move backward.
		Causes only the right side
Right	Move Joystick Forward	of the ride-on trowel to
		move forward.
		Causes only the right side
Right	Move Joystick Backward	of the ride-on trowel to
		move backward.
	Move Both	Causes the ride-on trowel
Left and Right		to move forward in
	Joysticks Forward
		a straight line.
	Move Both	Causes the ride-on trowel
Left and Right		to move backward
	Joysticks Backward
		in a straight line.
Right	Move Joystick Right	Causes the ride-on trowel
		to move to the right.
Right	Move Joystick Left	Causes the ride-on trowel
		to move to the left

1.The foot pedal (Figure 12) 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 depress- ing the pedal.

Figure 12. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal

HTH — INITIAL START-UP

2.Push both the left and right joysticks forward (Figure 13).

Figure 13. Joystick Control Forward Direction

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 right 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.

5.Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the informa- tion 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.

7.Push both the left and right joysticks backward (Figure 14) and repeat steps 3 through 6 while substituting the word reverse for forward.

Figure 14. Joystick Control Reverse Direction

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