SECTION 2
OPERATIONS
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Start-up Procedure
Before Starting Procedures
Before starting the riding trowel check for the following:
1. Oil level in the engine.
2. Oil level in the riding trowel gearboxes.
3. Fuel level in the fuel tank.
4. Condition of air cleaner on the engine.
5. Condition of the riding trowel arms and blades.
6. Verify that daily maintenance of grease points have been performed.
Starting Procedures
Before starting the riding trowel, refer to Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2 for location and identification of
operational and visual controls pertaining to the operation of the riding trowel.
1. Sit down correctly on the riding trowel seat. DO NOT attempt to start the riding trowel without an
operator in the seat.
2. Flip the engine toggle switch up to the ON position. Then push the “push to start” button down until
the engine starts, release the button when engine starts. Allow engine to warm up for 5 minutes
before operating riding trowel.
Operating the starter for more than 5 seconds can damage the starter or engine. If engine fails
to start release the button and wait 15 seconds before operating starter again.
To turn off the riding trowel safely stop the trowel and flip the engine toggle switch down to the
OFF position and the engine will stop.
Summary of Contents for MP235
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