Page 2 - fuel anD cHeMical eXpOSure WarninGS; Some examples of these chemicals are:
page 2 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) fuel anD cHeMical eXpOSure WarninGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of itsconstituents, and some dust createdby power sanding, sawing, grinding,d r i l l i n g a n d o t h e r c o n s t r u c t i o nactivities contain chemicals k...
Page 3 - SILICOSIS WARNING; SilicOSiS/reSpiratOrY WarninGS
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal andother materials with silica in their composition may giveoff dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is abasic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite ...
Page 4 - taBle Of cOntentS; NOTICE
page 4 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) taBle Of cOntentS eHtX ride-On trowel Fuel And Chemical Exposure Warnings .................. 2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Table Of Contents ....................................................
Page 5 - nOteS
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 5 nOteS
Page 6 - traininG cHecKliSt; TRaININg CHeCKLIST; Training Checklist
page 6 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) traininG cHecKliSt TRaININg CHeCKLIST This checklist will list some of the minimum requirements for machine maintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it and make copies. Use this checklist whenever a new operator is ...
Page 7 - DailY pre-OperatiOn cHecKliSt; Daily pre-Operation Checklist
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 7 DailY pre-OperatiOn cHecKliSt Daily pre-Operation Checklist 1 Engine oil level 2 Hydraulic oil level 3 Radiator coolant level 4 Condition of blades 5 Blade pitch operation 6 Safety stop switch operation 7 Steering c...
Page 8 - SafetY infOrMatiOn; SaFeTy meSSageS; DaNgeR
page 8 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) SafetY infOrMatiOn Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messages an...
Page 9 - geNeRaL SaFeTy
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 9 SafetY infOrMatiOn geNeRaL SaFeTy CauTION NeveR operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices requir...
Page 10 - TROWeL SaFeTy; eNgINe SaFeTy
page 10 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) SafetY infOrMatiOn TROWeL SaFeTy DaNgeR Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free...
Page 11 - FueL SaFeTy; BaTTeRy SaFeTy
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 11 SafetY infOrMatiOn NOTICE NeveR run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter frequently to prevent engine malfunction. NeveR tamper with the factory set...
Page 12 - TRaNSpORTINg SaFeTy; TOWINg SaFeTy; Safety Towing Regulations,
page 12 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) SafetY infOrMatiOn TRaNSpORTINg SaFeTy CauTION NeveR allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. Ride-on trowels are very heavy and awkward to move around. Use proper heavy lifting procedures...
Page 13 - chock blocks; eNvIRONmeNTaL SaFeTy/DeCOmmISSIONINg; DO NOT; emISSIONS INFORmaTION; emission Control Label
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 13 SafetY infOrMatiOn Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times when towing. Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when towing. Place chock blocks undern...
Page 14 - DiMenSiOnS/SpecificatiOnS; EHTX; Figure 1. EHTX44Y5 Dimensions
page 14 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) DiMenSiOnS/SpecificatiOnS A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-HEIGHT EHTX Figure 1. EHTX44Y5 Dimensions Table 1. eHTx44y5 Specifications A–Length – in. (cm) 96.75 (246) B–Width – in. (cm) 50.0 (127) C–Height – in. (cm) 57.0 (145) Weight – lbs. ...
Page 15 - SpecificatiOnS; Table 2. Noise and vibration emissions; Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB(A); Table 3. engine Specifications; model; Flywheel side
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 15 SpecificatiOnS NOTeS: 1. Sound Pressure and Power Levels are “A” weighted Measures per ISO 3744:2010. They are measured with the operating condition of the machine which generates the most repeatable but highest values of the ...
Page 16 - General infOrMatiOn; “ T R a I N I N g
page 16 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) General infOrMatiOn INTeNDeD uSe Operate the EHTX44Y ride-on trowel, tools and components in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use of any other tools for stated operation is considered contrary to designated use....
Page 17 - cOntrOlS anD inDicatOrS
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 17 cOntrOlS anD inDicatOrS Figure 2. EHTX Controls and Components (Front) 9 8 5 7 6 2 4 3 1 13 15 14 18 16 19 12 12 17 11 10 10 EHTX Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance part...
Page 19 - enGine cOMpOnentS; Figure 4. Basic Engine Components
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 19 enGine cOMpOnentS Figure 4. Basic Engine Components 1 3 2 4 5 18 19 7 10 11 21 22 23 20 15 6 6 16 8 9 13 12 12 14 17 Figure 4 shows the basic engine components and their functions. The manufacturer's engine manual provides fur...
Page 20 - Setup; TROWeL SeTup INSTRuCTIONS; Figure 5. Battery Cable Orientation
page 20 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Setup TROWeL SeTup INSTRuCTIONS The purpose of this section is to assist the user in the setting up of a NeW trowel. If your trowel is already assembled (seats, handles, knobs and battery), then this section can be skipped. Bef...
Page 21 - inSpectiOn; eNgINe OIL LeveL; Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick; HyDRauIC OIL LeveL; sight glass; Figure 7. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass; FueL; FUEL
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 21 inSpectiOn This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the trowel. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel in the field. DO NOT use you...
Page 22 - OperatiOn; STaRTINg THe eNgINe; Figure 10. Ignition Switch and Key
page 22 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) OperatiOn STaRTINg THe eNgINe 1. Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab hold of the hand grip located on the front frame, and lift yourself onto the trowel, then sit down in the operator's seat. DO NOT use the joysticks ...
Page 23 - HIgH; STeeRINg; Figure 13. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal; operator’s; Figure 14. Left and Right Control Joysticks; Table 4. Control Joystick Directional positioning
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 23 6. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to start. Once engine has started release ignition key. Let the engine warm for a few minutes. 7. Place the engine speed control lever, (Figure 12) in the HIgH positio...
Page 24 - Trowel Speed Limiter Control; Figure 15. Trowel Speed Limiter Control; Blade pitch Control; Figure 16. Blade Pitch Control
page 24 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) OperatiOn 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...
Page 25 - Figure 18. Engine Speed Control Lever; starter; OFF
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 25 OperatiOn engine Shut-Down 1. Return the engine speed control lever, (Figure 18) to low idle, and allow the engine to idle for a minimum 5 minutes. Figure 18. Engine Speed Control Lever Idle (Low Speed) 2. Turn the ignition ke...
Page 26 - Maintenance; Table 5. maintenance Schedule; engine
page 26 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance l Table 5. maintenance Schedule System Check Item DaILy periodic maintenance Interval every 50 Hrs every 100 Hrs every 250 Hrs every 500 Hrs every 1000 Hrs every 1500 Hrs every 2000 Hrs engine Check Air Cleaner X Cl...
Page 27 - NEVER; air Cleaner; inner; Figure 19. Air Cleaner Components
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 27 Maintenance . NOTICE When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation stated at the beginning of this manualAt the front of this manual there is a “Daily Pre-Oper...
Page 28 - Figure 20. Cleaning Paper Air Filter Element; Figure 21. Engine Oil Check; Changing engine Oil and Filter; Figure 22. Engine Oil Service Components
page 28 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance 6. To clean the main element (paper air filter) as referenced in Figure 20, tap the filter element several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not to exceed 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm 2 ...
Page 29 - Radiator/Cooling System; Table 7. Coolant Capacity; SEAL
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 29 Maintenance Radiator/Cooling System COOLaNT (aNTIFReeze/SummeR COOLaNT/ WaTeR) yaNmaR recommends antifreeze/summer coolant for use in their engines, which can be purchased in concentrate (and mixed with 50% demineralized water...
Page 30 - Radiator maintenance; Figure 24. Radiator Cleaning; NeveR; Fuel Filter; Figure 25. Fuel Filter
page 30 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance Radiator maintenance 1. Check radiator for leaks that would indicate corrosion or damage. 2. Check coolant level daily. Top off as necessary. Always use recommended coolant/antifreeze. Use the mixing ratios specifie...
Page 31 - Oil and Fuel Lines; Battery/Charging System
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 31 Oil and Fuel Lines 1. Check the oil and fuel lines and connections regularly for leaks or damage. Repair or replace as necessary. 2. Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to maintain the line's performance and flexibi...
Page 32 - Checking/adjusting Trowel Speed; set bolt; Figure 28. Trowel Speed Control; CauTION; Right Side Trowel Speed adjustment; Figure 29. Pump Adjustment Components; Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades
page 32 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance engine Tune-up See your engine manual for specific information on tuning up your engine. Checking/adjusting Trowel Speed Because the two hydraulic drive motors operate independent of each other, the trowel speed bet...
Page 33 - Figure 30. Blade Pitch Rocker Switches; Blade pitch adjustment procedure; Figure 31. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 33 Maintenance pitch could make the machine difficult to control. This is due to the surface area in contact with the concrete (the blade set with the greater contact area tends to stick to the concrete more).The right rocker swi...
Page 34 - Stabilizer Ring Removal; Figure 32. Stabilizer Ring Removal; Changing Blades; aLL; Figure 33. Blade Removal
page 34 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance If, after making Blade Pitch adjustments the machine is still finishing poorly, blades, trowel arms, and trowel arm bushings may be suspect and should be looked at for adjustment, wear, or damage. See the following ...
Page 35 - TROWeL aRm aDJuSTmeNT; Figure 34. Incorrect Spider Plate Alignment; Spider Removal
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 35 Maintenance TROWeL aRm aDJuSTmeNT Use the following procedure to check and adjust trowel arms, and check for worn or damaged components when it becomes apparent that the trowel is finishing poorly or in need of routine mainten...
Page 36 - Trowel arm Removal; Figure 37. Trowel Arm Removal; BRONZE
page 36 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance 2. Remove spider to hydraulic motor retainingscrew.3. Carefully lift the upper trowel assembly off of the spider assembly. A slight tap with a rubber mallet may be necessary to dislodge the spider from the main shaf...
Page 37 - Checking Trowel arm Straightness; Figure 40. Trowel Arm; Lever Mounting Slot; Trowel Arm; Trowel arm adjustment; Figure 42. Trowel Arm Adjustment Tool Side View
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 37 Maintenance Checking Trowel arm Straightness Trowel arms can be damaged by rough handling, (such as dropping the trowel on the pad), or by striking exposed plumbing, forms, or rebar while in operation. A bent trowel arm will n...
Page 39 - Installing pans Onto Finisher Blades; Figure 45. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation; Blade Assembly; Checking Hydraulic Steering pressure; Figure 46. QD Male Couplers Location
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 39 Maintenance Installing pans Onto Finisher Blades These round discs sometimes referred to as "pans" attach to the spiders arms and allow early floating on wet concrete and easy movement from wet to dry areas. They are a...
Page 40 - locked; Figure 47. Hydraulic Pump Pressure Test Ports
page 40 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance To access the right and left hydrostatic pump test ports, remove the grill guard. It is best to use two gauges simultaneously, but it is possible to use only one gauge and repeat the procedure for each side.Connect ...
Page 41 - Figure 48. Steering Pressure Gauge; WaRNINg; Table 9. Steering pressure; Steering pressure adjustment; Figure 49. Steering Pressure Adjustmen
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 41 Maintenance Checking Steering PressureSteering pressure is also checked at either one of the pressure diagnostic couplers (Figure 48) under the right grill guard. Check steering pressure at either coupler with a 300-600 PSI ga...
Page 42 - pitch pressure Check; activated; Figure 50. Pitch Block Location; Figure 52. Pitch Pressure; pitch pressure Out of Specification
page 42 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) Maintenance pitch pressure Check To gain access to the pitch block (Figure 50), removal of the right-rear seat frame panel may be necessary.Pitch pressure must be measured with at least one of the pitch switches activated . Whe...
Page 43 - pitch pressure adjustment; Figure 53. Pitch Pressure Adjustment; DO NOT
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 43 pitch pressure adjustment 1. Remove right grill guard and right rear seat frame panel. 2. With the engine OFF, remove the end cover (Figure 53) on relief valve. Figure 53. Pitch Pressure Adjustment 3. Adjust the relief valve w...
Page 44 - WirinG DiaGraM
page 44 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) WirinG DiaGraM 9 .0 0 1 8 .0 0 W 1 ST AR TE R B A T TE RY PO ST CO NN EC TT OA C CO NN EC TT O 3 0 CO NN EC TT O 3 0 CO NN EC TT O 1 9 CO NN EC TT OA C CO NN EC TT OA C CO NN EC TT O 5 0 CO NN EC TT O 1 7 W4 1 NE GA TIV E S TU ...
Page 45 - HYDraulic DiaGraM; COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
eHTx44y5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) — page 45 HYDraulic DiaGraM TBD 1 2 3 4 5 10 2 6 6 7 8 9 9 9 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 S1 S2 3 1 4 2 S3 S4 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 #10 SAE P1 #10 SAE P2 #10 SAE M2 #10 SAE M1 #10 SAE #10 SAE P3 P4 #20 SAE #10 SAE #10 SAE TANK #10 SAE COOLER 2050 PSI ...
Page 46 - trOuBleSHOOtinG; Symptom
page 46 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13) trOuBleSHOOtinG Troubleshooting (Ride-On Hydraulic Trowel) Symptom possible problem Solution Safety stop switch not functioning. Other problems? Consult engine manufacturer’s manual. Loose wire connections? Check wiring. Replac...
Page 50 - OperatiOn Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; United StateS; Canada
OperatiOn Manual pn: 32080 Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: [email protected] Tel. (800) 421-1244 Fax (310) 537-3927 80...
