PAGE 26 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06)
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STX-SERIES — INITIAL START-UP
NOTE
In
cold
weather turn and hold the
ignition key counter clockwise to the
preheat position, wait until the
preheat indicator goes off before
turning the ignition key clockwise to
the start position. Two or three
preheat cycles may be necessary in
very cold weather.
Figure 12. Engine Throttle Control Lever (High)
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The
oil
and charge indicator lights (Figure 11) should be on.
Figure 11. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
7. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key. Let
engine warm for a few minutes.
8. Place the
engine
throttle lever
(Figure 12)
in the
HIGH
position.
9. The engine should be running at full RPM.
10. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with
the engine starting procedure.
LOW
Figure 9. Engine Throttle Control Lever (Low)
5. Insert the
ignition key
into the ignition switch (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Ignition Switch and Key
NEVER disable or disconnect the
Safety Stop Switch
. It is
provided for the operators’ safety and injury may result if it is
disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
LOW
HIGH
3. It is recommended that the operation of the
Safety Stop
Switch
is checked prior to performing any troweling
operations. Doing this will verify that the switch is working
properly contributing to safe operation of the machine.
4. Place the
engine
throttle lever (
Figure 9
)
in the
LOW
position.
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