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HHN-34TVD • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/06) — PAGE 25
HHN 34TVD — OPERATION
Using the safey stop switch to stop
the engine after every use will verify
that the switch is working properly.
Remember to turn the key to the “OFF”
position after stopping the machine.
Not doing so may drain the battery.
6.
Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key.
Starting the Engine
1.
Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab ahold of any
part of the frame, lift yourself onto the trowel, then sit down
in the operator's seat.
The HHN 34TVD trowel is equipped
with a safety stop switch that will
not allow the engine to start unless
an operator is sitting in the operator’s
seat. The weight of an operator
depresses an electrical switch, which
allows the engine to start.
Figure 10. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
3.
Keep your foot OFF the pedal (right foot pedal). Start the
engine at idle (without touching the foot pedal).
4.
Insert the
ignition key into the ignition switch .
Figure 11. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
NOTE
If the engine is cold, wait for the
preheat light to extinguish before
starting.
5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The
oil, charge, and preheat indicator lights (Figure 11 should
be ON.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER disable or disconnect the safety stop switch. It is
provided for the operator's safety and injury may result if it
is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
OIL, CHARGE, and PREHEAT
indicator lights come on when ignition
switch is in the ON position, and the
engine is NOT running.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
2.
The right foot pedal (Figure 10) controls blade and engine
speed. The position of the foot pedal determines the blade
speed. Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly depressing
the pedal. Maximum blade speed is obtained by fully
depressing the pedal.
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7.
If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the engine
owner's manual supplied with the trowel.
8.
Test the safety stop switch by standing up briefly. The switch
under the seat should cause the engine to stop. If the switch
fails to shut down the engine. Turn off the engine with the
key switch and fix the safety stop switch. See Table 5
(Troubleshooting ) for possible problems.
9.
Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with
the engine starting procedure.
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