User Guide

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STR46SP • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/01/06) — PAGE 18
STR46SP — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 2. STR46SP Controls and Indicators (Front)
9. Fuel Gauge/Filler Cap – Indicates the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank. Remove this cap to add fuel.
10. Fuel Tank – Holds 5 gallons of unleaded gasoline.
11. Left Foot Riser – Operator foot rest pedal.
12. Spray Nozzle – Spray nozzle for retardant.
13. Right Foot Pedal – Controls blade speed. Slow blade
speed is accomplished by slightly depressing the foot pedal.
Maximum blade speed is accomplished by fully depressing
the foot pedal.
14. EZ- Mover Boss – Front attachment point for EZ Mover.
Used to move the trowel.
15. Dip Stick – Use to verify correct amount of engine oil.
16. Spark Plug – Access the spark plug through this cutout.
1. Seat – Engine will neither start nor run unless operator is
seated.
2. Steering Control Levers – Directs the unit forward,
reverse, left, or right.
3. Retardant Spray Control Button – Sprays retardant
through the nozzle at the front of the machine.
4. Pitch Control – Turn the crank as marked on its top surface
to increase or decrease blade pitch.
Twin Pitch Control (Option) – Both pitch towers are linked
together. One crank may be turned to adjust the blade
pitch simultaneously or individually controlled for each set
of blades.
5. Light Switch – Turns on three halogen lights. Two in front
one in rear.
6. Ignition Switch – With key inserted, turn clockwise to
start engine.
7. Hour Meter – Indicates number of hours the engine has
run.
8. Choke Control Lever – In cold weather pull this lever to
start engine. After engine warms push knob all the way in.
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