PAGE 28 — EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place one foot on the trowel’s platform, grab any part
of the frame, lift yourself onto the trowel, and sit down
in the operator’s seat.
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure 16).
Figure 16. Ignition Switch
3. Turn the ignition key
clockwise
to the
ON
position
(Figure 16).
4. The
AUX 1
,
AUX 2
,
TEMPERATURE
and
OIL
indicator lamps will light for 10 seconds (Figure 17).
The
BATTERY CHARGE
indicator lamp will remain lit
until the engine starts.
NOTICE
This trowel is equipped with a safety stop switch that will
prevent the engine from starting unless an operator is
sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of the operator
depresses an electrical switch which allows the engine
to start.
WARNING
NEVER
disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It
is provided for operator safety, and injury may result if
it is disabled, disconnected, or improperly maintained.
NOTICE
After each use, stop the engine using the safety stop
switch to verify that the switch is working properly.
Remember to turn the key to the
OFF
position after
stopping the trowel to prevent battery drain.
OFF
START
ON
Figure 17. Indicator Lights
5. Keeping your foot
off
the right foot pedal (the throttle
pedal), turn the ignition key fully
clockwise
, and listen
for the engine to start. Once the engine has started,
release the ignition key. The throttle speed will default
to
idle
. Let the engine warm up for a few minutes.
6. The right foot pedal is the
throttle pedal
(Figure 18). The
position of the throttle pedal determines blade speed.
Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly depressing
the pedal. Maximum blade speed is obtained by fully
depressing the pedal.
Figure 18. Throttle Pedal
7. Test the safety stop switch by standing up. The switch
under the seat should stop the engine. If the switch
fails to stop the engine, turn off the engine with the
ignition switch and fix the safety stop switch. See the
Troubleshooting
tables for possible problems.
8. Repeat this section a few times to familiarize yourself
with the engine starting procedure.
AUX 1
OIL
TEMPERATURE
GLOW PLUG
PRE-HEAT
AUX 2
BATTERY
CHARGE
NOTICE
If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the
engine owner’s manual supplied with the trowel.
