Multiquip HHXG5 operation manual Steering, Control Joystick Directional Positioning

OPERATION

9.Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with the engine starting procedure.

10.Let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes. If choke is applied, push the choke to the open position as soon as the engine will run smoothly.

Steering

Two joysticks (Figure 11) located to the left and right of the operator’s seat provide directional control for the HHX Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 3 illustrates the various directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the ride-on trowel.

NOTICE

All directional references with respect to the steering Control Joysticks are from the operator’s seat position.

1.Push both the left and right Control Joysticks forward. See Figure 11.

FORWARD
LEFT JOYSTICK
CONTROL	LEFT
REVERSE	FORWARD
	RIGHT
REVERSE
	RIGHT JOYSTICK
	CONTROL

Figure 11. Left and Right Control Joysticks

2.With your right foot quickly depress the right foot pedal halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins to move in a forward direction. Return both joystick controls to their neutral position to stop forward movement, then remove your right foot from the right foot pedal.

3.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.

4.Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the information 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.

5.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.

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

	Table 3. Control Joystick Directional Positioning
	CONTROL JOYSTICK					RESULT
	& DIRECTION
Move LEFT Joystick							Causes only the
							left side of the
		FORWARD
							ride-on trowel to
							move forward.
Move LEFT Joystick							Causes only the
							left side of the
		BACKWARD
							ride-on trowel to
							move backward.
Move RIGHT Joystick			Causes only the
		FORWARD	right side of the
			ride-on trowel to
			move forward.
Move RIGHT Joystick			Causes only the
		BACWARD	right side of the
			ride-on trowel to
			move backward.
Move BOTH Joysticks				Causes the ride-on trowel
		FORWARD			to move forward in
						a straight line.
Move BOTH Joysticks			Causes the ride-on trowel
		BACKWARD			to move backard in
						a straight line.
Move BOTH Joysticks				Causes the ride-on trowel
		to the RIGHT			to move to the right.
Move BOTH Joysticks				Causes the ride-on trowel
		to the LEFT			to move to the left.

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