MULTIQUIP LD6 - Operation

PAGE 28 — LD6 RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/10/20)
OPERATION
The following section is intended to assist the operator with
operation of the trowel. It is extremely important to read
this section carefully before attempting to use the trowel
in the field. DO NOT operate the trowel until this section is
thoroughly understood.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place one foot on the trowel’s platform and grab part
of the frame, then lift yourself onto the trowel and sit
down in the operator’s seat.
CAUTION
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection while operating the trowel.
WARNING
NEVER operate the trowel in a confined
area or enclosed structure that does not
provide an ample, free flow of air.
NOTICE
This trowel is equipped with a safety seat switch. The
trowel blades will not rotate unless an operator is sitting
in the seat.
NOTICE
DO NOT grab the steering control joysticks to lift
yourself onto the trowel. Damage to the joysticks may
result.
2. If starting a cold engine, or starting the engine in cold
weather, pull the choke knob (Figure 19) outward to
the CLOSED position.
Figure 19. Choke Knob
3. Place the engine throttle lever in the IDLE (turtle)
position. See Figure 20.
Figure 20. Engine Throttle Lever (Idle)
PULL OUT
CLOSE
CHOKE
PUSH IN
OPEN
CHOKE
P/N 45650
ENGINE THROTTLE
LEVER (IDLE)