Multiquip STX55Y6 Stx-Series- Intended Use And General Information, Engine, Blades, Training

STX-SERIES — INTENDED USE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Intended Use

Operate the STX-Series Trowel, tools and components in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools for stated operation is considered contrary to designated use. The risk of such use lies entirely with the user. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages as a result of misuse.

STX- SERIES Ride-On PowerTrowel Familiarization

The STX-SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel is designed for the floating and finishing of concrete slabs.

Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the major components (see Figures 2 and 3, pages 20 and 21) like the engine, blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve, ignition switch etc. Check that there is always a proper level of oil in the engine and a proper level of 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 trowel.

Before using your 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

This trowel is equipped with an liquid cooled 55 HP Yanmar diesel engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation.This manual is included with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please contact the Multiquip parts department if a replacement manual is required.

Blades

The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (10 or 8 inches wide) and finish (6 inches wide).This trowel is equipped with six blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to a vertical rotating shaft by means of a spider assembly.

Figures 2 and 3 show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than one function. The functions of the controls or indicators are on pages 20 and 21.

Hydraulic Motor

Independent hydrostatic drive motors are coupled to the engine- powered hydrostatci pumps.Each motor drives a spider assembly.

Hydraulic Steering

Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator are provided for steering the STX Ride-On Trowel.The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering cylinders located within the frame of the machine. Detailed explanation of how the joystick controls affect the steering of the trowel can be found in the Operation section of this manual.

Hydraulic Pump

The hydraulic pump delivers controlled flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraullic motors.

Training

For training, please use the “TRAINING CHECKLIST” located in the front of this manual (Page 10).This checklist is not intended to be a substitute for proper training but will provide an outline for an experienced operator to provide training to a new operator.

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