Multiquip STX55Y6 Stx-Series- Operation, Steering, Palm Handle 2.Forward 3. Reverse, Left, Right

OPERATION

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

NOTEPower 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 13 and 14) 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

NOTErespect to the joysticks are from the operator’s seat position.

2

1

3

1. Palm Handle

2.Forward

3. Reverse

Figure 13. Left Joystick Control

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	5		4
1.	Palm Handle	2.	Left
3.	Forward	4.	Right

5.Reverse

Figure 14. 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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