STX-SERIES Operation, Steering | Multiquip STX55J6 specs

OPERATION

The following section is intended as a basic guide to the Ride-On Power

NOTE Trowel operation, and is not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. It is strongly suggested that all operators

(experienced and novice) read “Slabs on Grade” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit Michigan.

Steering

Two joysticks (Figures 11 and 12) located to the left and right of the operator’s seat provide directional control for the STX- SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 3 illustrates the various directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the ride- on trowel.

All directional references with

NOTE respect to the joysticks are from the operator’s seat position.

Figure 11. Left Joystick Control

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Figure 12. Right Joystick Control

See Table 3 for steering and directional relationship to Joystick Control movement.

Table 3. Joystick Directional Positioning

JOYSTICK & DIRECTION	RESULTS
Move LEFT Joystick	Causes only the
Forward	left side of the
	ride-on trowel to
	move forward.
Move LEFT Joystick	Causes only the
Backward	left side of the
	ride-on trowel to
	move backward.
Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes only the
Forward	right side of the
	ride-on trowel to
	move forward.
Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes only the
Backward	right side of the
	ride-on trowel to
	move backward.
Move BOTH Joysticks	Causes the ride-on trowel
Forward	to move forward in
	a straight line.

Move BOTH Joysticks	Causes the ride-on trowel
Backward	to move backward
	in a straight line.

Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes the ride-on trowel
to the Right	to move to the right.

Move RIGHT Joystick	Causes the ride-on trowel
to the Left	to move to the left

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Contents

STX Series RIDE-ON Power Trowel Page Heres HOW to GET Help STX-SERIES Table of Contents STX-SERIES Training Checklist Training Checklist STX-SERIES Daily PRE-OPERATION Checklist Daily PRE-OPERATION Checklist STX-SERIES Safety Message Alert Symbols Do not follow directions STX-SERIES Safety Message Alert Symbols Emergencies General Safety Maintenance Safety STX-SERIES Operation and Safety Decals Operation and Safety Decals STX-SERIES Specifications This value includes the seat height STX-SERIES General Information General Information STX-SERIES Controls and Components Front Toolbox Compartment Storage for tools STX-SERIES Controls and Components STX-SERIES Controls and Components Rear Engine Oil STX-SERIES PRE-INSPECTIONPRE-INSPECTION Fuel Initial START-UP Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch FigureSTX-SERIES Initial START-UP Starting the Engine Oil and Charge Indicator Lights STX-SERIES Initial START-UP STX-SERIES Operation OperationSteering STX-SERIES Operation Push both the left and right joysticks forward Figure Failure to allow the engine to idle Blade Pitch ControlEngine Shut-Down Left Pitch all the way Down STX-SERIES Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Procedures STX-SERIES Maintenance Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt Changing a Blade Checking Hydraulic Pressure Pressure Gauge Hydraulic Pump Steering Pressure Adjustment Checking Steering Pressure Pitch Pressure Adjustment Pitch Pressure Check STX-SERIES Troubleshooting Troubleshooting STX-SERIES Troubleshooting Lights optional not working Lights?Page Multiquip INC