Multiquip HTH44T manual Joystick Control Forward Direction

2.Push both the left and right joysticks forward (Figure 14).

Figure 14. Joystick Control Forward Direction

3.With your right foot slowly depress the right foot pedal halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins to move in a forward direction. Release both joystick controls to stop forward movement then remove your right foot from the right foot pedal.

4.Practice holding the machine in one place as you increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum blade speed has been reached, the blade will be moving at proper finishing speed. The machine may be difficult to keep in one place. Trying to keep the ride-on trowel stationary is a good practice for operation.

5.Practice maneuvering the Ride-on Power Trowel using the information listed in Table 3.Try to practice controlled motions as if you were finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging and covering a large area

6.Try adjusting the pitch of the blades. This can be done with the ride-on trowel stopped or while the trowel is moving, whatever feels comfortable. Test the operation of optional equipment like retardant spray and lights if equipped.

HTH44T— INITIAL START-UP

7.Push both the left and right joysticks backward (Figure 15) and repeat steps 3 through 6 while substituting the word reverse for forward.

Figure 15. Joystick Control Reverse Direction

Engine Shut-Down

1.Return the speed control lever (Figure 7) to low idle, and allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes .

NOTE

Failure to allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes before shutting engine OFF may lead to turbocharger damage.

2.Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the "starter switch contact " position, then remove the key.

3.Clean and remove any foreign debris from the trowel.

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