OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab ahold of any part of the frame (NOT THE JOYSTICKS), lift yourself onto the trowel, then sit down in the operator's seat.
NOTICE
The HHX is equipped with a safety stop switch that will not allow the engine to start unless an operator is sitting in the operator’s seat.The weight of an operator depresses an electrical switch, which allows the engine to start.
WARNING
NEVER disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It is provided for the operator's safety and injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
2.The foot pedal (Figure 9) controls blade and engine 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 depressing the pedal.
3.Keep your foot OFF the foot pedal. If the engine is cold, adjust the choke but in all circumstances, start the engine at idle (without touching foot pedal).
4.Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch .
5.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The oil and charge indicator lights, (Figure 10) should be on
NOTICE
OIL and CHARGE indicator lights come on when ignition switch is in the ON position, and the engine is NOT running.
NOTICE
The safety stop switch should be used to stop the engine after every use. Doing this will verify the switch is working properly thus providing safety for the operator. Remember to turn the key to the “OFF” position after stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain the battery.
Figure 9. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
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Figure 10. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
6.Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to start. Once engine has started release ignition key.
7.If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the engine owner's manual supplied with the trowel.
8.Test the safety kill switch by standing up briefly. The switch under the seat should cause the engine to stop. If the kill switch fails to shut down the engine.Turn off the engine with the key switch and fix the safety kill switch. See Troubleshooting Chart for possible problems.
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