Multiquip STX55J6 operation manual STX-SERIES Operation, Steering

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OPERATION

The following section is intended as a basic guide to the Ride-On Power

NOTE Trowel operation, and is not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. It is strongly suggested that all operators

(experienced and novice) read “Slabs on Grade” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit Michigan.

Steering

Two joysticks (Figures 11 and 12) located to the left and right of the operator’s seat provide directional control for the STX- SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 3 illustrates the various directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the ride- on trowel.

All directional references with

NOTE respect to the joysticks are from the operator’s seat position.

Figure 11. Left Joystick Control

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Figure 12. Right Joystick Control

See Table 3 for steering and directional relationship to Joystick Control movement.

Table 3. Joystick Directional Positioning

JOYSTICK & DIRECTION	RESULTS
Move LEFT Joystick	Causes only the
Forward	left side of the
	ride-on trowel to
	move forward.
Move LEFT Joystick	Causes only the
Backward	left side of the
	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
Backward	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 backward
	in a straight line.

Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes the ride-on trowel
to the Right	to move to the right.

Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes the ride-on trowel
to the Left	to move to the left

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Contents STX Series RIDE-ON Power Trowel Page Heres HOW to GET Help STX-SERIES Table of Contents STX-SERIES Training Checklist Training ChecklistSTX-SERIES Daily PRE-OPERATION Checklist Daily PRE-OPERATION ChecklistSTX-SERIES Safety Message Alert Symbols Do not follow directionsSTX-SERIES Safety Message Alert Symbols EmergenciesGeneral Safety Maintenance SafetySTX-SERIES Operation and Safety Decals Operation and Safety DecalsSTX-SERIES Specifications This value includes the seat heightSTX-SERIES General Information General InformationSTX-SERIES Controls and Components Front Toolbox Compartment Storage for toolsSTX-SERIES Controls and Components STX-SERIES Controls and Components RearEngine Oil STX-SERIES PRE-INSPECTIONPRE-INSPECTION FuelInitial START-UP Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch FigureSTX-SERIES Initial START-UP Starting the EngineOil and Charge Indicator Lights STX-SERIES Initial START-UPSTX-SERIES Operation OperationSteering STX-SERIES Operation Push both the left and right joysticks forward FigureFailure to allow the engine to idle Blade Pitch ControlEngine Shut-Down Left Pitch all the way DownSTX-SERIES Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Procedures STX-SERIES Maintenance Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of BladesBlade Pitch Adjustment Bolt Changing a BladeChecking Hydraulic Pressure Pressure Gauge Hydraulic PumpSteering Pressure Adjustment Checking Steering PressurePitch Pressure Adjustment Pitch Pressure CheckSTX-SERIES Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSTX-SERIES Troubleshooting Lights optional not working Lights?Page Multiquip INC

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