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9. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted
with the engine starting procedure.
10. Let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes. If choke is applied,
push the choke to the open position as soon as the
engine will run smoothly.
STeeRINg
Two joysticks (Figure 11) located to the left and right of the
operator’s seat provide directional control for the HHX
Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 4 illustrates the various
directional positions of the joysticks and their effect on the
ride-on trowel.
1. Push both the left and right Control Joysticks forward.
See Figure 11.
Figure 11. Left and Right Control Joysticks
2. With your right foot quickly depress the right foot
pedal halfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel
begins to move in a forward direction. Return both
joystick controls to their neutral position to stop forward
movement, then remove your right foot from the right
foot pedal.
3. Practice holding the machine in one place as you
increase blade speed. When about 75% of maximum
blade speed has been reached, the blade will be
moving at proper finishing speed. The machine may be
difficult to keep in one place. Trying to keep the ride-on
trowel stationary is a good practice for operation.
NOTICE
All directional references with respect to the steering
Control Joysticks are from the
operator’s seat
position.
RIGHT JOYSTICK
CONTROL
FORWARD
LEFT
RIGHT
FORWARD
REVERSE
REVERSE
LEFT JOYSTICK
CONTROL
4. Practice maneuvering the ride-on trowel using the
information listed in Table 4. Try to practice controlled
motions as if you were finishing a slab of concrete.
Practice edging and covering a large area.
5. Try adjusting the pitch of the blades. This can be done
with the ride-on trowel stopped or while the trowel is
moving, whatever feels comfortable. Test the operation
of optional equipment like retardant spray and lights
if equipped.
6. Push both the left and right joysticks backward and
repeat steps 3 through 6 while substituting the word
reverse for forward.
Table 4. Control Joystick directional positioning
Move
FORWARD
LEFT
Joystick
Move
Joystick
BACKWARD
LEFT
Move
Joystick
FORWARD
RIGHT
Move
Joystick
BACWARD
RIGHT
Move
Joysticks
FORWARD
BOTH
Move
Joysticks
BACKWARD
BOTH
Move
Joysticks
to the RIGHT
BOTH
Move
Joysticks
to the LEFT
BOTH
CONTROL JOYSTICK
& DIRECTION
RESULT
Causes only the
left side of the
ride-on trowel to
move forward.
Causes only the
left side of the
ride-on trowel to
move backward.
Causes only the
right side of the
ride-on trowel to
move forward.
Causes only the
right side of the
ride-on trowel to
move backward.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move backard in
a straight line.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move to the right.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move to the left.
Causes the ride-on trowel
to move forward in
a straight line.
OperatiOn
