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OPERATION MANUAL
HTX SERIES RIDE-ON
POWER TROWEL
MODEL #
SERIAL #
HTX44K5
Revision #0(12/29/03)
MULTIQUIP INC. . . . .
18910 WILMINGTON AVE.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877
310-537-3700
800-421-1244
FAX: 310-537-3927
E-mail:mq@multiquip.com
www.multiquip.com
Atlanta • Boise • • Newark
Montreal, Canada • Manchester, UK
Rio De Janiero, Brazil • Puebla, Mexico
PARTS DEPARTMENT:
800-427-1244
SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
800-478-1244
FAX: 310-631-5032
P/N 21615
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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL HTX SERIES RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL HTX44K5 MODEL # SERIAL # Revision #0(12/29/03) MULTIQUIP INC..PARTS DEPARTMENT: 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. 800-427-1244 CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877 SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 310-537-3700 800-421-1244 800-478-1244 FAX: 310-537-3927 FAX: 310-631-5032 E-mail:mq@multiquip.com...
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Page 3: Technical Assistance
HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING MULTIQUIP’S MAIN PHONE NUMBERS 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-537-3927 310-537-3700 PARTS DEPARTMENT 800-427-1244 FAX: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 FAX: 310-637-3284 MAYCO PARTS 800-306-2926 FAX: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 FAX: 310-637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800-478-1244 FAX: 310-537-4259 310-537-3700... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
— HTX-44K5 TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ WHITEMAN — HTX- 44K5 RIDE-ON TROWEL Technical Assistance ..........3 Table of Contents ............ 4 Training Checklist ............ 6 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist ......... 7 Trowel Specifications ..........8 Engine Specifications ..........9 Safety Message Alert Symbols ......10-11 Rules For Safe Operation ........ - Page 5 NOTE PAGE HTX-44K5 • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/29/03) — PAGE 5 /02) — PAGE 5...
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Page 6: Training Checklist
— HTX-44K5 TRAINING CHECKLIST TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist lists the minimum requirements for machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist when training a new operator or use as a review for more experienced operators. s ’... -
Page 7: Daily Pre-Operation Checklist
— HTX-44K5 DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST l i o v e l . l e c i l l i o v e l . l e v e l . l e i t i d t i p i t a a S t t i w... -
Page 8: Trowel Specifications
HTX-44K5 — TROWEL SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1. HTX-44K5 Dimension /Specifications i f i o i t – A – . n i – B – . n i H – – t . n i – t s b l ) . s i t a –... -
Page 9: Engine Specifications
HTX-44K5 — ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS i f i o i t l i O t i c t r a e t i l ) s r a l c t i c l l a e t i l ) s r ) 0 . -
Page 10: Safety Message Alert Symbols
— HTX-44K5 SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating Lethal Exhaust Gases this equipment. Failure to read and understand and comply with the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous injury to yourself and others. - Page 11 — HTX-44K5 SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. switch in the OFF position, when the trowel is not in use. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings.
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Page 12: Rules For Safe Operation
— HTX-44K5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fatigue, illness or taking medicine. ■ NEVER operate the trowel under the influence or drugs or WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING alcohol. - Page 13 — HTX-44K5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ When placing the trowel inside a truck-bed for transport, ■ NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage always tie-down the trowel. may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction. ■...
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Page 14: General Safety
— HTX-44K5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION ■ High Temperatures – Allow the machine and engine to cool before adding fuel or Failure to follow instructions in this manual may performing service and maintenance lead to serious injury or even death! This functions. -
Page 15: Operation And Safety Decals
— HTX-44K5 OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The HTX-44K5 Ride-on Power Trowel is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Table 1 below illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. -
Page 16: General Information
HTX-44K5 — GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and right of the operator are provided for steering the HTX-44K5 Ride-on Power The HTX-44K5 Ride-On Power Trowels are designed for the Trowel. The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic steering floating and finishing of concrete slabs. -
Page 17: Controls And Components
HTX-44K5 — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 2. HTX-44K5 Controls and Components (Front) Figures 2 and 3 (pages 17 and 18) show the location of the 11. Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade speed is controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. The function accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal. - Page 18 HTX-44K5 — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. HTX-44K5 Controls and Components (Rear) 20. Documentation Box – Storage for documentation and 26. Blade Pitch Control Switch (left side) – Adjusts the left other information regarding the trowel. side blade pitch independently of the right side. 21.
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Page 19: Pre-Inspection
HTX-44K5 — PRE-INSPECTION PRE-INSPECTION The following sections are intended (FILL TO OVERFLOW WITH to assist the operator with pre- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COOL) NOTE inspection and the initial start-up of the HTX-44K5 Ride-On Power Trowel. It is extremely important that these sections are read carefully before attempting to use the trowel Figure 5. -
Page 20: Initial Start-Up
HTX-44K5 — INITIAL START-UP CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION INITIAL START-UP CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION NEVER disable or disconnect the Safety CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Stop Switch . It is provided for the operators’ NEVER operate the trowel safety and injury may result if it is disabled, in a confined area or disconnected or improperly maintained. - Page 21 HTX-44K5 — INITIAL START-UP Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The oil and charge indicator lights (Figure 9) should be on. Figure 9. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights In cold weather turn and hold the ignition key counter clockwise to the preheat position, wait until the NOTE preheat indicator goes off before...
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Page 22: Operation
HTX-44K5 — OPERATION OPERATION The following section is intended as a basic guide to the Ride-On Power NOTE Trowel operation, and is not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. It is strongly suggested that all operators (experienced and novice) read “ Slabs on Grade ” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit Michigan. - Page 23 HTX-44K5 — OPERATION The foot pedal (Figure 13) solely controls blade speed. Practice maneuvering the Ride-on Power Trowel using the The position of the foot pedal determines the blade speed. information listed in Table 4. Try to practice controlled Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly depressing the motions as if you were finishing a slab of concrete.
- Page 24 HTX-44K5 — OPERATION Blade Pitch Control Engine Shut-Down Return the speed control lever (Figure 19) to low idle, and The trowel blades can be pitched for various finishing operations allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes . with the two rocker switches located on the left control panel next to the left joystick control (Figure 17).
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Page 25: Maintenance
HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Checking/Adjusting Trowel Speed See the engine manual supplied with your machine for appropriate engine Because the two hydraulic drive motors operate independent of NOTE maintenance schedule and each other, the trowel speed between them may vary. If the unit’s troubleshooting guide for problems. - Page 26 HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades This rod is basically a turnbuckle (Figure 22). Rotating it in one direction increases the length and corresponding trowel speed. Sometimes it may be necessary to match blade pitch between Rotating it the opposite direction decreases the length and trowel the left and right sets of blades.
- Page 27 HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE Adjustments are made by tightening or loosening the blade pitch Changing A Blade adjustment bolt (Figure 24). It is recommended that all the blades on the entire machine are changed at the same time. If only one or some of the blades are changed at one time, the machine will not finish concrete consistently and the machine may wobble or bounce.
- Page 28 HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE Once the pressure gauges are installed and the spiders chained Checking Hydraulic Pressure together, the system can be checked. Many hydraulic problems are a result of low fluid levels. Before With the foot pedal in the idle position and the engine at full checking any other possibilities, make sure the hydraulic fluid speed, the pressure should be 200 to 300 psi.
- Page 29 HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE Checking Steering Pressure (Table 5) indicates proper steering pressure. Check with engine at Full Speed. Steering pressure is also checked at either of the high pressure diagnostic couplers under the right grill guard. Check steering pressure at either coupler with a 300-600 PSI gauge. i r e h t i CAUTION...
- Page 30 HTX-44K5 — MAINTENANCE Pitch Pressure Adjustment Pitch Pressure Check Remove right grill guard and right rear seat frame panel. Access the pitch block and pitch pressure test port at the right- rear of the trowel (Figure 29). Removal of the right-rear seat Install 3000 PSI gauge to pitch pressure test port on the frame panel may be necessary.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
HTX-44K5 — TROUBLESHOOTING i l p l i f r e t . l l a i t i n t i w o i t i o i t r r o . y l t t l u s ’... - Page 32 HTX-44K5 — TROUBLESHOOTING c e l i r t l a c o i t l c n r e t f o / t i w i r i i t i d h t i . s t n i r .
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Page 34: Here's How To Get Help
OPERATION MANUAL HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING MULTIQUIP’S MAIN PHONE NUMBERS 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-537-3927 310-537-3700 PARTS DEPARTMENT 800-427-1244 FAX: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 FAX: 310-637-3284 MAYCO PARTS 800-306-2926 FAX: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 FAX: 310-637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800-478-1244 FAX: 310-537-4259...
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