STXD6i RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL —REV. #2 (05/28/15) — PAGE 17
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTENDED USE
Operate the STXD6i 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. The risk of such use lies entirely with the
user. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages
as a result of misuse.
FAMILIARIZATION
The STXD6i Ride-On Power Trowel 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 cleaner,
fuel system, fuel shut-off valve, ignition switch etc. Check
that there is always a proper level of oil in the engine and
a proper level of hydraulic oil in the hydraulic oil reservoir.
Read all the safety information carefully. Safety instructions
will be found throughout this manual and on the machine.
Keep all safety information in good, readable condition.
Operators should be well trained on the operation and
maintenance of the trowel.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat, watered down
section of finished concrete. This trial test run will increase
your confidence in using the trowel and at the same time it
will familiarize you with the trowel’s controls and indicators.
In addition you will understand how the trowel will handle
under actual conditions.
ENGINE
This trowel is equipped with a Yanmar 4TNV84T diesel
engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for specific
instructions regarding engine operation.
BLADES
The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are
swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination (10 or 8 inches wide) and finish (6 inches
wide). This trowel is equipped with six blades per rotor
equally spaced in a radial pattern and attached to a vertical
rotating shaft by means of a spider assembly.
Independent hydrostatic drive motors are coupled to the
engine-powered hydrostatic pump. Each motor drives a
spider assembly.
HYDRAULIC STEERING
Dual palm grip joystick controls located to the left and
right of the operator are provided for steering the STXD6i
Ride-On Trowel. The joysticks are linked to three hydraulic
steering cylinders located within the frame of the machine.
HYDRAULIC PUMP
The hydraulic pump delivers controlled flow of hydraulic
fluid to the hydraulic motors.
