Multiquip EHTX44Y5 operation manual General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Intended Use

Operate the EHTX44Y ride-on trowel, tools and components in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools for stated operation is considered contrary to designated use. The risk of such use lies entirely with the user. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages as a result of misuse.

Ride-On Trowel Familarization

The EHTX44Y is designed for the floating and finishing of concrete slabs.

Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the major components like the engine, blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve, ignition switch etc. Ensure engine and gearbox lubricant levels are within proper operating range and maintain a proper level of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic fluid reservoir.

Read all the safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions will be found throughout this manual and on the machine. Keep all safety information in good, readable condition. Operators should be well trained on the operation and maintenance of the trowel.

Look at the operator Control Joysticks. Grasp the Control Joysticks and move them around a bit. Observe how moving the Control Joysticks cause the gearboxes and frame to move.

Notice the foot pedal which controls the engine and blade speed. Also take a look at the main driveline of the trowel. Take note and reference how the belts look, this is the way the belts should look when adjusted properly.

Before using your trowel, test it on a flat watered down section of finished concrete. This trial test run will increase your confidence in using the trowel and at the same time it will familiarize you with the trowel’s controls and indicators. In addition you will understand how the trowel will handle under actual conditions.

Engine

This trowel is equipped with a liquid cooled 44 HP Yanmar diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is included with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please contact the Multiquip parts department if a replacement manual is required

Blades

The blades of the ride-on power trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (10 or 8 inches wide), finish (6 inches wide). The EHTX44Y is equipped with five blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to a vertical rotating shaft by means of a spider assembly.

Hydraulic motor

Two independent hydrostatic drive motors are coupled to the engine-powered hydrostatic pump. Each motor drives a spider assembly

HYDRAULIC Steering

Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator are provided for steering the trowel. The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders located within the frame of the machine. Detailed explanation of how the joystick controls affect the steering of the trowel can be found in the Operation section of this manual.

See the steering chart (Table 4) for infomation on the effect the steering joysticks have upon the steering direction of the machine.

HYDRAULIC PUMP

Tandem hydraulic pump delivers controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motors.

Training

For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” located in the front of this manual. This checklist will provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide training to a new operator.

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