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Figure 2. STX-SERIES Controls and Components (Front)

Figures 2 and 3 (pages 20 and 21) show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. The function of each control, indicator or maintenance part is explained below:

1.Seat – Place for operator to sit. Trowel blades will not rotate unless operator is seated. Seat is adjustable.

2.Trowel Speed Limiter Control – Used to adjust the maximum trowel speed that can be obtained when the foot pedal is fully depressed.

3.Hour Meter – Indicates number of hours machine has been used.

4.Throttle Control Lever – Controls the speed of the engine. Move the hand lever forward to increase engine speed (high), backwards to decrease engine speed (low).

5.Operator Gauges – Allows operator to monitor engine, hydraulic and electrical functions.

6.Ignition Switch – With key inserted turn clockwise to start engine.

7.Light Switch – When activated, turns on six halogen lights. Lights offer better visibility when working indoors.

8.Lights – Six low voltage halogen lights are provided with this unit.

9.Toolbox Compartment – Storage for tools.

10.Spray Nozzles – Spray nozzle for retardant. Two spray nozzles are supplied with this unit.

11.Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade speed is accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal. Maximum blade speed is accomplished by fully depressing the foot pedal.

12.Removable Steps (left & right) – Provides for safe footing for mounting and dismounting trowel. When removed, provides access to spider and blade assemblies.

13.Retardant Spray Control Buttons (left & right) – When pressed allows retardant spray to flow through the spray nozzle located at the front of the machine.

14.Hand Holds – Use to assist safe mounting and dismounting trowel.

15.Lift Loops – Located on both the left and right sides of the main frame. Used when the trowel must be lifted onto a concrete slab.

16.Pitch Block – (Behind grill guard.) Measure and adjust pitch pressure at the pitch block.

17.Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap – Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Remove this cap to add fuel.

18.Overflow Bottle – (Behind grill guard.) Supplies water or coolant to the radiator when radiator water or coolant level is low. Fill to indicated level as shown on bottle.

19.Hydraulic Reservoir – Part of frame. Holds hydraulic oil necessary for pump operation.

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Multiquip STX55Y6 operation manual STX-SERIES Controls and Indicators, Toolbox Compartment Storage for tools

STX55Y6 specifications

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