HTH44T • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (03/27/12) — PAGE 13
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HTH44T— GENERAL INFORMATION
HTH44TRIDE-ON TROWEL FAMILIARIZATION
The HTH44T series Ride-On Power Trowels are designed for
the floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
Take a walk around the HTH44T Ride-On Power Trowel. Take
notice of all the entire major components (see Figures 2 and
3, pages 14 and 15) like the engine, blades, pitch towers, air
cleaner, ignition switch etc. Check that there is always oil in
the engine, and hydraulic oil in the hydraulic oil 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 HTH44T Ride-On Power Trowel.
Before using your HTH44T Ride-On Power 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
The HTH44T Ride-On Power Trowel is available with a standard
V1505-TE Kubota diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s
manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation. This
manual is included with the ride-on trowel at the time of shipping
from Whiteman. Please contact your nearest Multiquip Dealer
for a replacement should the original manual disappear.
Blades
The blades of the Ride-on Power Trowel finish the concrete as
they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as
float (10 or 8 inches wide), and finish (6 inches wide). The
HTH44T is equipped with five blades per rotor equally spaced
in a radial pattern and attached to vertical rotating shaft by
means of a

spider assembly.

Hydraulic Motor
Independent hydrostatic drive motors are coupled to the
engine-powered hydrostatic pumps. Each motor drives a spider
assembly.
Hydraulic Steering
Dual joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator
are provided for steering the HTH44T Ride-on Power Trowel.
The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders
located within the frame of the machine. When the right side
steering joystick is moved either forward or backward it will
cause that side of the Ride-on Power Trowel to move in either
a forward or reverse direction. Moving the same joystick left
or right causes the trowel to move in either the left or right
direction.
When the left side steering joystick is moved, it will cause the
left side of the Ride-on Power Trowel to travel in either a
forward or reverse direction.
Hydraulic Pump
Delivers a continuous controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to the
hydraulic motors.
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This Ride-on Power Trowel is very

heavy

and awkward to move around. Use proper
heavy lifting procedures and DO NOT
attempt to lift the Ride-on Power Trowel by
the guard rings
Moving the Ride-On Trowel
The HTH44T series Ride-on Power Trowel is designed to be
moved and handled several ways. The easiest way to lift the
ride-on trowel is to utilize the lift loops that are welded to the
frame. These lift loops are located to the left and right sides of
the operator’s seat (Figure 3, Page 15).
A strap or chain can be attached to these lift loops, allowing a
forklift or crane to lift the Ride-on Power Trowel up onto a slab
of concrete. The strap or chain should have a minimum 2,000
pounds (1000-kg) lifting capacity and the lifting gear must be
capable of lifting at least this amount.
Training
For proper training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST”
located in the front of this manual (Page 6). This checklist will
provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide
training to a new operator
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