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Page 5 - HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; To find the latest revision of this
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 5 /02) — PAGE 5 STX-SERIES — HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING MULTIQUIP CORPORATE OFFICE 18910 Wilmington Ave. 800-421-1244 Carson, CA 90746 FAX:...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; MQ WHITEMAN — STX-SERIES; NOTE
PAGE 6 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Assistance ............................................... 5Table of Contents .................................................... 6Parts Ordering ..............................
Page 7 - PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; Order via Internet; Order; Order via Fax
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 7 /02) — PAGE 7 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES www .m ultiquip .com Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS! When ordering parts, please supply: ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Dealer...
Page 8 - DIMENSIONS; ti
PAGE 8 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — DIMENSIONS s n o i t a c i f i c e p S ) 6 Y 5 5 X T S ( s e i r e S - X T S . 1 e l b a T ) m c ( . n i – h t g n e L – A ) 8 1 3 ( 5 2 1 ) m c ( . n i – h t d i W – B ) 5 6 1 ( 0 . 5 6 ) m c ( . n i –...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS; normal
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 9 /02) — PAGE 9 STX-SERIES — SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: 1. This value includes the seat height. 2. Sound pressure is a weighted measure. Measured at theoperators ear position while the ride-on trowel is operatingat full throt...
Page 10 - TRAINING CHECKLIST
PAGE 10 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) TRAINING CHECKLIST This checklist lists the minimum requirements for machinemaintenance and operation. Please feel free to detach it andmake copies. Use this checklist when training a new operator oruse as a review...
Page 11 - DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST; li
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 11 /02) — PAGE 11 DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS: STX-SERIES — DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST T S I L K C E H C N O I T A R E P O - E R P Y L I A D 1 .l e v e l li o e n i g n E 2 .l e v e l li o c il u a r d y H...
Page 12 - SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
PAGE 12 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) HAZARD SYMBOLS Engine exhaust gases contain poisonouscarbon monoxide. This gas is colorless andodorless, and can cause death if inhaled. NEVER operate this equipment in a confined area or enclosed structure that do...
Page 13 - A LWAY S; Sight and Hearing hazard; NEVER; CAUTION
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 13 /02) — PAGE 13 Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard A LWAY S we a r a p p r o ve d r e s p i r a t o r y protection. ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection. Sight and Hearing hazard Equipment Damage Messag...
Page 14 - STX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING
PAGE 14 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY ■ D O N O T o p e r a t e o r s e r v i c e t h i s equipment before you read, understand,and comply with all safety messages inthis manual. The manual must be keptavail...
Page 15 - ALWAYS
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 15 /02) — PAGE 15 STX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetormalfunction. ■ NEVER place your feet or h...
Page 18 - STX-SERIES — INTENDED USE AND GENERAL INFORMATION; For training, please use the “
PAGE 18 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — INTENDED USE AND GENERAL INFORMATION STX- SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel Familiarization The STX-SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel is designed for thefloating and finishing of concrete slabs. Take a walk around...
Page 19 - STX-SERIES — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS; Machine Safety Decals
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 19 /02) — PAGE 19 STX-SERIES — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The STX-SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel is equipped with a number of operation and safety decals. These decals are provided foroperator safety...
Page 20 - STX-SERIES — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
PAGE 20 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 2. STX-SERIES Controls and Components (Front) 11. Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade speed is accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal.Maximum blade ...
Page 22 - STX-SERIES — BASIC ENGINE INFORMATION; Figure 4. Basic Engine Components
PAGE 22 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — BASIC ENGINE INFORMATION Figure 4. Basic Engine Components Basic Engine Components The following refer to basic engine components and their functionsthat an operator may need to reference . The manufac...
Page 23 - STX-SERIES — TROWEL SETUP; The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting up a; Figure 5. Battery and Battery Box
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 23 /02) — PAGE 23 STX-SERIES — TROWEL SETUP Trowel Setup The purpose of this section is to assist the user in setting up a NEW trowel. If your trowel is already assembled, (seat, handles, knobs and battery), this sectio...
Page 26 - Figure 11. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights; Figure 10. Ignition Switch and Key
PAGE 26 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — INITIAL START-UP NOTE In cold weather turn and hold the ignition key counter clockwise to thepreheat position, wait until thepreheat indicator goes off beforeturning the ignition key clockwise tothe st...
Page 27 - STX-SERIES — OPERATION; All directional references with; operator’s; Figure 13. Left Joystick Control
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 27 /02) — PAGE 27 STX-SERIES — OPERATION Steering Two joysticks (Figures 13 and 14) located to the left and right ofthe operator’s seat provide directional control for the STX-SERIES Ride-On Power Trowel. Table 3 illust...
Page 28 - Figure 16. Joystick Control Forward Direction; Figure 18. Trowel Speed Limiter Control
PAGE 28 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 STX-SERIES — OPERATION 2. Push both the left and right joysticks forward (Figure 16). 3. With your right foot, slowly depress the right foot pedalhalfway. Notice that the ride-on power trowel begins...
Page 29 - Figure 19. Blade Pitch Control; BLADES TO BE FLAT; Figure 20. Blade Pitch Rocker Switches; Figure 21. Blade Pitch Control
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 29 /02) — PAGE 29 STX-SERIES — OPERATION Figure 19. Blade Pitch Control LEFTPITCHONLY BLADES TO BE FLAT WITH FLOAT PANS TWINPITCH LESS PITCH MORE PITCH Blade Pitch Control The trowel blades can be pitched for various fi...
Page 30 - Figure 22. Engine Service Areas; STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE
PAGE 30 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) 1 . Fuel Filter 2 . Governor Lever 3. Dipstick (engine oil) 4 . Engine Oil Filter 5 . Drain Plug (engine oil) 6 . Filler Port (engine oil) 7. Crank Shaft V-pulley 8. Cooling Fan 9 . Adjustment bolt (V-belt tension)...
Page 31 - Figure 23. Air Cleaner Components
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 31 /02) — PAGE 31 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 1. Release the latches located on either side of the air cleanerdust pan (item 6, Figure 23), and remove the dust pan. 2. Remove the air cleaner element. 3. Blow low pressure air from the...
Page 32 - Oil And Fuel Lines; Figure 24. Oil Filter; seal; of the new oil filter with clean; Changing Engine Oil And Filter; Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of use, then; Reinstall the air cleaner dust pan and secure the latches.
PAGE 32 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) Make sure the correct depth aircleaner element and rubber seala r e u s e d f o r t h e e n g i n especification involved. Do not run the engine with the air cleaner removed or withoutan element. CAUTION CAUTION CA...
Page 34 - Figure 26. Trowel Speed Control
PAGE 34 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) Figure 28. Turnbuckle & Adjustment Nuts This rod is basically a turnbuckle (Figure 28). Rotating it in onedirection increases the length and corresponding trowel speed.Rotating it the opposite direction decreas...
Page 35 - Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades; Figure 29. Blade Pitch Rocker Switches; Figure 30. Blade Pitch Adjustment Bolt
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 35 /02) — PAGE 35 STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE Matching Blade Pitch for Both Sets of Blades Sometimes it may be necessary to match blade pitch betweenthe left and right sets of blades. There are some signs that thismay be n...
Page 36 - Changing A Blade; Stabilizer Ring Removal; Trowel Arm Removal; Zerk Grease Fitting; Trowel Blade Removal; Figure 32. Trowel Blade Removal; Wire brush
PAGE 36 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE Changing A Blade It is recommended that all the blades on the entire machine arechanged at the same time. If only one or some of the blades arechanged at one time, the machine will not fini...
Page 37 - Figure 34. Bronze Bushings; true; Figure 36. Checking Trowel Arm Flatness; Checking Trowel Arm Straightness; Figure 35. Trowel Arm
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 37 /02) — PAGE 37 3. Should the trowel arm inserts (bronze bushing ) (item 2 Fig. 34) come out with the trowel arm, remove the 2-piecebushing from the trowel arm and set aside in a safe place. Ifthe bushing is retained ...
Page 40 - Right Side Hydrostatic Pump Test Port; use your hand to find hydraulic; Checking Hydraulic Pressure
PAGE 40 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) Figure 40. Pressure Gauge (Hydraulic Pump) Once the pressure gauges are installed and the spiders chainedtogether, the system can be checked. With the foot pedal in the idle position and the engine at fullspeed, th...
Page 41 - Checking Steering Pressure; Figure 43. Steering Pressure Adjustment; ll
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 41 /02) — PAGE 41 STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE Checking Steering Pressure Steering pressure is also checked at either of the high pressurediagnostic couplers under the right grill guard. Check steeringpressure at either cou...
Page 42 - Figure 44. Pitch Block
PAGE 42 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — MAINTENANCE Pitch Pressure Check Access the pitch block and pitch pressure test port at the right-rear of the trowel (Figure 44). Removal of the right-rear seatframe panel may be necessary. Pitch press...
Page 43 - Decommissioning Trowel/Components; unacceptable and unrepairable safety risk due to wear
STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) — PAGE 43 /02) — PAGE 43 3 2 4 1 Figure 47. Z-Clip Finisher Pan Installation These round discs sometimes referred to as "pans" attach to thespiders arms and allow early floating on wet concrete and easymovement from we...
Page 44 - STX-SERIES — TROUBLESHOOTING
PAGE 44 — STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/15/06) ) STX-SERIES — TROUBLESHOOTING G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T . 5 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S t a t o n r o h g u o r g n i n n u r e n i g n E .l l a ? l e u F o t d e il p p...
Page 48 - OPERATION MANUAL; Your Local Dealer is:
OPERATION MANUAL HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING MULTIQUIP CORPORATE OFFICE 18910 Wilmington Ave. 800-421-1244 Carson, CA 90746 FAX: 310-537-3927 Email: [email protected]: www.multiquip.com PARTS DEPARTMENT 800-427-1244 FAX: 800-672-7877 310...
