STX-SERIES — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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.
