operation
Starting the Engine
WARNING
NEVER operate the trowel in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air.
CAUTION
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the
CAUTION
NEVER place hands or feet inside the guard rings while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before performing any kind of maintenance service on the trowel.
1.With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on the trowel’s platform, grasp the grab handles lifting yourself onto the trowel.Then sit down in the operator’s seat.
NOTICE
DO NOT grab hold of the joysticks to lift yourself onto the trowel. Pulling on the joysticks repeatedly will weaken the units. ALWAYS use the grab handles to lift yourself on the trowel.
2.This trowel is equipped with a Safety Bypass Switch. The trowel will not move unless an operator is sitting in the seat. While the engine can be started or continue to run with the operator off the seat, the rotors will not rotate. The weight of an operator activates a switch within the seat allowing the rotors to turn.
WARNING
NEVER disable or disconnect the Safety Bypass Switch. It is provided for the operator's safety. Injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
NOTICE
It is recommended that the operation of the Safety Stop Switch is checked prior to performing any troweling operations. Doing this will verify that the switch is working properly contributing to safe operation of the machine.
3. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure 11).
ACC OFF ON (Unused)
PREHEAT (Unused)
START
Figure 11. Ignition Switch and Key
4.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the ON position. Aux 1, Aux 2, Coolant Temp, Cruise, Pitch Mode Lights will light for 10 seconds (Figure 12) and Charge Lamp will remain lit until engine starts. Coolant fan will run for 10 seconds.
Figure 12. Indicator Lights
5.When the Aux1 light turns off, turn ignition key fully clockwise to the START position and listen for engine to start. Once engine has started release ignition key. The throttle speed defaults to idle. Let the engine warm for a few minutes.
NOTICE
The throttle will default to full speed when the foot pedal is depressed and operator presence is detected.
6.Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with the engine starting procedure.
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