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STX-SERIES — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
Figure 3. STX-SERIES Controls and Components (Rear)
20. Documentation Box – Storage for documentation and
other information regarding the trowel.
21. Battery – Provides +12V DC power to the electrical system.
22. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass – Indicates the level of the
hydraulic oil in the reservoir.
23. Hydraulic Suction Filter – Filters hydraulic fluid prior to
entering the system. (10 Micron absolute synthetic media.)
24. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank – Accommodates
expanding hydraulic oil as it gets hot. The oil gravity flows
back to the reservoir as it cools down, therefore NEVER
open the the Hydraulic Oil Filler Cap (Item 30) when the
system is warm and the oil has expanded.
25. Steering Control (left side) – Allows the unit to move in a
forward or reverse direction only.
26. Blade Pitch Control Switch (left side) – Adjusts the left
side blade pitch independently of the right side.
27. Blade Pitch Control (Twin Pitch) – Adjusts the blade
pitches simultaneously.
28. Steering Control (right side) – Allows the unit to move in
either a forward, reverse left or right direction.
29. Grill Guards (left & right) – Protects operator from moving
components. Remove for maintenance access.
30. Hydraulic Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add
hydraulic oil. Open ONLY when system is cooled down
and all expanded oil has returned to the reservoir.
31. Retardant Spray Tank – Holds 5 gallons of retardant,
water, or other liquid.