HHN 31V • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/02/07) — PAGE 17
HHN 31V-TC — INITIAL START-UP
CAUTION:
NEVER
disable or disconnect the kill switch. It
is provided for the
operator's safety
and injury
may result if it is disabled, disconnected or
improperly maintained.
3.
It is recommended that the kill switch be used to stop the
engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the switch
is working properly and presents no danger to the operator.
Remember to turn the key to the “OFF” position after
stopping the machine. Not doing so may drain your units’
battery.
4.
The right foot pedal (Figure 7) 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.
8.
Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key.
9.
If the engine fails to start in this manner, consult the engine
owner's manual supplied with the trowel.
10. Test the safety kill switch by standing up briefly. The switch
under the seat should cause the engine to stop. If the kill
switch fails to shut down the engine. Turn off the engine
with the key switch and fix the safety kill switch. See Table
4 (Troubleshooting ) for possible problems.
11. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with
the engine starting procedure.
Steering
Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat provide
directional control for the HHN Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 3
(Page 18) illustrates the various directional positions of the
joysticks and their effect on the ride-on trowel.
2.
Push both the left and right control levers forward. See
Figure 9.
3.
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.
NOTE
All directional references with respect
to the steering control levers are from
the
operator’s
seat position.
Starting the Engine
1.
With one foot on the ground and the other foot placed on
the trowel's platform, grab hold of any part of the frame and
lift yourself onto the trowel. Then sit down in the operator's
seat.
2.
The Whiteman Ride-On Power trowel is equipped with a
safety
kill switch
. This switch is located beneath the seat
assembly. Remember the engine will not start unless an
operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. The weight of an
operator depresses an electrical switch, which will allow
the engine to start.
Figure 7. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal
5.
Keep your foot
OFF
the gas pedal (right foot pedal). If the
engine is cold, adjust the choke but in all circumstances,
start the engine at idle (without touching the gas pedal).
6.
Insert the
ignition key
into the ignition switch .
Figure 8. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
7.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The
oil
and
charge
indicator lights (Figure 8) should be on.
