JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/03/06) — PAGE 25
Figure 12. Left and Right Control Levers
JTN RIDE-ON TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP
Steering
Two control levers located in front of the operator’s seat provide
directional control for the trowel. Table 4 below illustrates the
various directional positions of the control levers and their effect
on the ride-on trowel.
1.
Push both the left and right control levers forward. See
Figure 12.
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.
NOTE
All directional references with
respect to the steering control
levers are from the
operator’s seat
position.
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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.
It is strongly suggested that all
operators (experienced and novice)
read “
Slabs on Grade ” published
by the American Concrete Institute,
Detroit Michigan.
NOTE
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