Page 2 - prOpOSitiOn 65 WarninG
page 2 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) prOpOSitiOn 65 WarninG Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created of California to cause cancer, birthdefects and other reproductive harm. by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction...
Page 3 - SILICOSIS WARNING; SilicOSiS/reSpiratOry WarninGS
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — 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 and...
Page 4 - taBle Of cOntentS; NOTICE
page 4 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) taBle Of cOntentS HHXG5 ride-On trowel Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Table Of Contents .........................................
Page 5 - nOteS
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 5 nOteS
Page 6 - traininG cHeckliSt; TRaININg CHeCKLIST; Training Checklist
page 6 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) traininG cHeckliSt TRaININg CHeCKLIST This checklist will lists 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 t...
Page 7 - Daily pre-OperatiOn cHeckliSt; Daily pre-Operation Checklist
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — 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 cont...
Page 8 - Safety infOrMatiOn; SaFeTY meSSageS; DaNgeR
page 8 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) 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 and ...
Page 9 - geNeRaL SaFeTY
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — 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 required ...
Page 10 - TROWeL SaFeTY; eNgINe SaFeTY
page 10 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) 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 f...
Page 11 - FueL SaFeTY; BaTTeRY SaFeTY
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — 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 settin...
Page 12 - TRaNSpORTINg SaFeTY; TOWINg SaFeTY; Safety Towing Regulations, before towing
page 12 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) 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 and DO NOT attempt t...
Page 13 - chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling; eNvIRONmeNTaL SaFeTY; DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 13 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 underneath wheel to prevent rolling while parked. Place support bl...
Page 14 - Figure 1. HHX Dimensions
page 14 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) DiMenSiOnS/SpecificatiOnS (trOWel) Figure 1. HHX Dimensions Table 1. HHX Specifications SpeCIFICaTION paRameTeR HHXg5 (vaNguaRD) A–Length – in. (cm) 98.00 (249) B–Width – in. (cm) 50.0 (127) C–Height – in. (cm) 54.0 (137.2) Weigh...
Page 16 - General infOrMatiOn; “ T R a I N I N g
page 16 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) General infOrMatiOn HHX RIDe-ON TROWeL FamILaRIzaTION The HHX is designed for the floating and finishing of concrete slabs. Take a walk around your trowel. Take notice of all the major components like the engine, blades, air clea...
Page 17 - cOntrOlS anD inDicatOrS
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 17 cOntrOlS anD inDicatOrS Figure 2. HHXG5 Controls and Indicators (Front) 9 9 8 5 7 6 2 4 4 3 14 15 16 1 13 12 11 35 35 10 1. Seat — Place for operator to sit. Engine will not start unless operator is seated. Seat is adjustable, fo...
Page 21 - Setup; TROWeL SeTup INSTRuCTIONS; NeW trowel. If your trowel is already assembled; BaTTeRY SeTup; Figure 6. Battery Cable Orientation; aLWaYS be sure the battery cables are properly
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 21 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. Before...
Page 22 - inSpectiOn; eNgINe OIL LeveL; Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick; geaRBOX OIL LeveL; Figure 8. Gearbox Oil Plugs; FueL; DRAIN PLUG
page 22 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) inSpectiOn This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the HHX. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel in the field.DO NOT use your ride-...
Page 23 - OperatiOn; STaRTINg THe eNgINe; Figure 9. Blade Speed Control Foot Pedal; WaRNINg; “OFF” position after; Figure 10. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 23 OperatiOn STaRTINg THe eNgINe 1. Place one foot on the trowel's platform, grab ahold of any part of the frame (NOT THE JOYSTICKS), lift yourself onto the trowel, then sit down in the operator's seat. Figure 9. Blade Speed Control...
Page 24 - STeeRINg; Figure 11. Left and Right Control Joysticks; operator’s seat
page 24 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) 9. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with the engine starting procedure. 10. Let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes. If choke is applied, push the choke to the open position as soon as the engine will run smoot...
Page 25 - Blade pitch; Figure 12. Pitch Towers
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 25 OperatiOn Blade pitch Sometimes it may be necessary to match blade pitch between the two sets of blades. There are some signs that this may be necessary. For example, the differences in pitch could cause a noticeable difference i...
Page 26 - Maintenance; maINTeNaNCe
page 26 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance maINTeNaNCe When performing any maintenance on the trowel or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation stated at the beginning of this manual. See the engine manual supplied with your machine for...
Page 27 - Figure 13. Air Cleaner; Changing engine Oil and Filter; COVER; Figure 14. Oil FIlter; Fuel Filter; Figure 15. Fuel Filter
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 27 Maintenance air Cleaner (Daily) The Briggs and Stratton Vanguard engine is equipped with a replaceable, high-density paper air cleaner element. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for and correct heav...
Page 28 - Oil and Fuel Lines; Long Term Storage; CauTION
page 28 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance Oil/Water Separator Drain water from the bottom of the fuel filter by loosening the drain plug and allowing the water to drain out. Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform this operation. Oil and F...
Page 29 - Checking The Drive Belt; DO NOT reuse a belt under any; Removing the Drive Belt; Removal Tool; Spare Drive Belt
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 29 Maintenance (OlD Style clutcH) Checking The Drive Belt The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins to show signs of wear. DO NOT reuse a belt under any circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear are fraying, sq...
Page 30 - Installing the Drive Belt (using New Drive Belt); Upper Pulley; Figure 20. Drive Belt Install; Lower
page 30 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Figure 18. Expanding Lower Drive Pulley 3. A wooden block inserted between the moveable face and the fixed face of the lower drive pulley may help keep the lower drive pulley faces open while installing the new drive belt. See Fi...
Page 31 - Spare Drive Belt Replacement; Figure 21. Spare Drive Belt Replacement; CV Joint Bolt; Figure 22. CVT with Variable Pitch Drive Pulley; Drive Pulley; CVT
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 31 Spare Drive Belt Replacement To replace a spare drive belt, be prepared to disconnect the CV-joint from the left-side gearbox. See Figure 21. 1. Place the trowel on suitable supports and observe all safety precautions. 2. Remove ...
Page 32 - Figure 24. Pulley Interaction; moveable face. The drive pulley moveable face is controlled; Figure 25. Variable Pitch Pulley; Figure 26. Pulley Conditions
page 32 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Figure 24. Pulley Interaction The "Variable Pitch Pulleys" have one fixed face, and one moveable face. The drive pulley moveable face is controlled by roller weight arms and springs, which change position according to eng...
Page 33 - Clutch; Figure 27. Pulley Spring and Cam Bracket
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 33 Clutch This clutch system provides a high pulley ratio (a low gear- so to speak) to start out and a low pulley ratio ( a high gear- so to speak) for a high speed operation, with infinite variation between the two.This means that ...
Page 34 - CHeCKINg THe DRIve BeLT; BeLT meaSuRemeNT; Figure 28. Belt Measurement; RemOvINg THe DRIve BeLT; Figure 29. Drive Belt, Belt Holder and Pulleys
page 34 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance (neW Style clutcH) CHeCKINg THe DRIve BeLT The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins to show signs of wear. DO NOT reuse a belt under any circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear are fraying, sq...
Page 35 - INSTaLLINg DRIve BeLT; Figure 31. Holding Lower Pulley Open
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 35 Maintenance (neW Style clutcH) 2. Disconnect the left-side CV Axle from the left-side gearbox and the lower drive pulley coupler. See Figure 30. Figure 30. Remove Left-Side CV Axle 3. If the belt is not being reused (recommended)...
Page 36 - HOW IT WORKS
page 36 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) HOW IT WORKS The Multi-Clutch functions much like a standard CVT system. As the engine RPM’s increase, the drive or primary clutch closes, forcing the belt to ride outwards on the drive sheaves. The closing of the drive clutch al...
Page 37 - Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades; Single pitch; Figure 33. Pitch Towers; Blade pitch adjustment procedure
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 37 Maintenance (trOWel) Blade pitch Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades Sometimes it may be necessary to match blade pitch between the two sets of blades. There are some signs that this may be necessary. For example, the di...
Page 38 - Figure 34. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt; Changing Blades
page 38 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance (trOWel) Look at the machine while it is running, do the guard rings “rock up and down” relative to the ground? Do the pitch control towers rock back and forth? Figure 34. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt The easiest a...
Page 39 - Trowel arm adjustment; Figure 35. Incorrect Spider Plate Alignment
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 39 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 maintenanc...
Page 40 - Trowel Blade Removal; Figure 38. Trowel Blades; Trowel arm Removal; Figure 39. Stabilizer Ring; Figure 40. Removing Roll Pin and Grease Zerk; Spider Plate
page 40 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance 2. Loosen the jam nut and cone point square head set screw.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 mai...
Page 41 - Checking Trowel arm Straightness; Figure 42. Trowel Arm; Lever Mounting Slot; Figure 44. Trowel Arm Adjustment Tool Side View
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 41 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 not ...
Page 42 - Figure 46. Trowel Arm Adjustment Fixture; Installing pans Onto Finisher Blades
page 42 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance 3. Unscrew the locking bolts on the adjustment tool and place the trowel arm into the fixture channel as shown in Figure 46 A thin shim may be required to cover the blade holes on the trowel arm. Make sure to align th...
Page 43 - Figure 47. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation; Hydraulic Steering pressure; Blade Assembly; Checking Steering pressure
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 43 Maintenance Refer to Figure 47 when installing pans onto finisher blades. Figure 47. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation 1. Lift trowel just enough to slide pan under blades. Lower finisher onto pan with blades assembly adjacent to ...
Page 44 - Figure 48. Steering Pressure Check; The left steering valve's factory setting is 230 PSI, however; Steering pressure adjustment; Figure 49. Steering Pressure Adjustement; Remember, the trowel will need to be kept stationary during; Checking Steering pressure procedures.
page 44 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) Maintenance Figure 48. Steering Pressure Check The left steering valve's factory setting is 230 PSI, however some operators may prefer a more responsive steering (higher pressure required; 300 PSI maximum) and some operators may ...
Page 45 - DecOMMiSSiOninG trOWel; Decommissioning Trowel/Components
HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 45 DecOMMiSSiOninG trOWel Decommissioning Trowel/Components Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable sa...
Page 48 - trOuBleSHOOtinG
page 48 — HHXg5 RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (10/25/10) trOuBleSHOOtinG Troubleshooting (Ride-On Trowel) Symptom possible problem Solution Engine running rough or not at all. Stop switch malfunction? Make sure that the stop switch is functioning when the operator is seated. Replace sw...
Page 52 - OperatiOn Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; UNITED STATES; CaNaDa
OperatiOn Manual pn: 23110 Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING © COPYRIGHT 2010, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc, the MQ logo and the Whiteman logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or alter...
