Multiquip HTN-27K-TCSL User Manual
HTN- SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/06/07) — PAGE 17
HTN-SERIES — GENERAL INFORMATION
HTN SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel Familiarization
The HTN SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel is designed for the
floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the major
components (see Figures 2 and 3, pages 18 and 19) like the
engine, blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve,
ignition switch etc. Ensure engine and gearbox oil levels are
within proper operating range.
components (see Figures 2 and 3, pages 18 and 19) like the
engine, blades, air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve,
ignition switch etc. Ensure engine and gearbox oil levels are
within proper operating range.
Read all the safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions will
be found throughout this manual and on the machine. Keep all
safety information in good, readable condition. Operators should
be well trained on the operation and maintenance of the trowel.
be found throughout this manual and on the machine. Keep all
safety information in good, readable condition. Operators should
be well trained on the operation and maintenance of the trowel.
Look at the operator control levers. Grasp the control levers and
move them around a bit. Observe how moving the control levers
cause the gearboxes and frame to move.
move them around a bit. Observe how moving the control levers
cause the gearboxes and frame to move.
Notice the foot pedal which controls the engine and blade speed.
Also take a look at the main driveline of the trowel. Take note
and reference how the belts look, this is the way the belts should
look when adjusted properly.
Also take a look at the main driveline of the trowel. Take note
and reference how the belts look, this is the way the belts should
look when adjusted properly.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat watered down section of
finished concrete. This trial test run will increase your confidence
in using the trowel and at the same time it will familiarize you
with the trowel’s controls and indicators. In addition you will
understand how the trowel will handle under actual conditions.
finished concrete. This trial test run will increase your confidence
in using the trowel and at the same time it will familiarize you
with the trowel’s controls and indicators. In addition you will
understand how the trowel will handle under actual conditions.
Engine
This trowel is equipped with an air cooled 27HP or 28HP EFI
Kohler gasoline engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is
included with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please contact
your nearest Multiquip Dealer if a replacement manual is
required.
Kohler gasoline engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is
included with the trowel at the time of shipping. Please contact
your nearest Multiquip Dealer if a replacement manual is
required.
Blades
The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are swirled
around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (10 or
8 inches wide) and finish (6 inches wide). This trowel is equipped
with four blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and
attached to a vertical rotating shaft by means of a
around the surface. Blades are classified as combination (10 or
8 inches wide) and finish (6 inches wide). This trowel is equipped
with four blades per rotor equally spaced in a radial pattern and
attached to a vertical rotating shaft by means of a
spider
assembly.
Figures 2 and 3 show the location of the controls, indicators and
general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than
one function. The functions of the controls or indicators are on
pages 18 and 19.
general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than
one function. The functions of the controls or indicators are on
pages 18 and 19.