Summary of Contents for Allen Engineering Corporation HD 550
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OPERA TIONS MANU OPERA TIONS MANU AND P TS BOOK AND P TS BOOK 5 5 5 5 0 0 H Y DRA-D D RI V E SERI ES RI DI N G T ROWEL...
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PARTS BOOK Printed 1/03 THIS MANUAL COVERS RIDING TROWEL(S) BELOW HD 550-1500-HYD-87KB PSIII # 042467 HD 550-1500-HYD-87KB PSIII # 042467 Allen Engineering’s Razorback Riding Trowels are covered under one or more of the following patent numbers: U.S. Design Patents: 323,510;...
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Corporation reserves the choice to repair or replace. 2.) If Allen Engineering Corporation chooses to replace the part, it will be at no cost to the customer and will be made available to the Distributor/Dealer from whom the customer purchased the product.
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OPERATIONS OPERATIONS IDENTIFICATION PLATE An identification plate listing the Model Number and Serial Number is attached to each unit and is located on the left side of the mainframe. The plate should not be removed. Please record the information found on this plate below so it will be available should the identification plate become lost or damaged .
HD550-1500-HYD Operating Information OPERATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Note ......... . .1A-6 Operating Safety .
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Important Reminder OPERATIONS Complete any warranty requirements as specified by the engine manufacturer in their instructions found inside the battery box. Your engine and clutch is not manufactured by Allen Engineering Corp., and therefore is not covered under Allen Engineering warranty. Your engine manufacturer should be contacted if you wish to purchase a parts manual or a repair manual for your engine.
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Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you loose this manual or need an additional copy please contact your Allen distributor or Allen Engineering Corporation at (800) 643-0095 and order lit- erature part number 043309.
OPERATIONS 1.1 Safety Notes This manual contains NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which must be followed to reduce the possibility of improper service damage to the equipment or personal injury. Read and follow all NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS included in this manual. NOTE Contains additional information important to a procedure.
OPERATIONS 1.3 Service Safety Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for the equipment to operate safely and properly over a long period of time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary. DO NOT attempt to clean or service machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause severe injury. DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed areas.
551 lbs (250kg) OPTIONAL FEATURES: Ten Flat Finish Blades 8” x 23” w/ Rounded Corners OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: Sun Screen Umbrella HD 550 Recommended Trowel Cover HD 550 Recommended Dolly Jacks HD Series Recommended Riding Trowel Trailer 6’ x 12’ Recommended Two Pans 1500 Series / 60”...
OPERATIONS 1.6 Description The Riding Trowel is a modern high production machine. Finishing rate will vary depending on the operators skill and job conditions. The Riding Trowel has ten finishing blades. The Hydra-Drive Rotor Motors are designed to provide exceptional performance with low maintenance and trouble free use under some of the worse con- ditions.
OPERATIONS 1.9 Operating To utilize your Allen Rider to its fullest capacity the machine should be driven in the direction the operator is ® facing. This will finish the widest possible area while giving the operator an excellent view of the slab surface about to be troweled.
OPERATIONS 1.11 Steering A slight "feathering motion" forward and backward with the left hand control lever is required to move the machine in a straight path to the left or right while operating the right hand control lever. See illustration. 1>...
OPERATIONS 1.13 Periodic Maintenance Schedule The chart below list basic trowel and engine maintenance. Refer to engine manufacturer's Operation Manual for additional information on engine maintenance. A copy of the engine Operator's Manual was supplied with the machine when it was shipped. To service the engine, unhook the rubber hood latches and remove the front and rear screen.
OPERATIONS 1.15 Lift Lever Adjustment Damage to or replacement of a trowel arm can change the adjustment of the lift lever. This can unbalance the trowel arms and cause the trowel to wobble during oper- ation. To operate smoothly the lift lever on all arms must be adjusted the same to ensure that the trowel is bal- anced correctly.
OPERATIONS 1.16 Transporting Trowel Optional dolly jacks are available for short moves or to aid in servicing the trowel. Install dolly jacks as follows: 1. Inspect dolly jack for serviceability and damage. 2. Place riding trowel on firm level ground. 3.
OPERATIONS 1.17 Battery Jump Start Procedure Occasionally it may be necessary to jump start a weak battery. If jump starting is necessary the following pro- cedure is recommended to prevent starter damage, battery damage, and personal injury. Warning: Jump starting a battery incorrectly can cause the battery to explode resulting in severe personal injury or death.
OPERATIONS 1.19 Hydraulic Preventive Maintenance FILTER ASSEMBLY-039666 (E) SIGHT GAUGE SIGHT GAUGE IS LOCATED ON THE TANK UNDERNEATH THE SEAT FRAME. 1. On a daily basis, check for leaks around all hydraulic fittings. Tighten if necessary. 2. On a daily basis, check hydraulic hoses for any wear that might occur during operations. 3.
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1.20 Hydraulic Troubleshooting OPERATIONS Many of the failures in a hydraulic system show similar symptoms: a gradual or sudden loss of high pressure, resulting in loss of power or speed in the cylinders. In fact, the cylinders may stall under light loads or may not move at all.
1.20 Hydraulic Troubleshooting (Cont’d) OPERATIONS STEP 4 - Pump ... If a full stream of oil is not obtained in STEP 3, or if the stream diminishes as the relief valve adjustment is tight- ened, the pump is probably at fault. Assuming that the suction strainer has already been cleaned and the inlet plumbing has been examined for air leaks, as in STEP 1, the oil is slipping across the pumping elements inside the pump.
CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY PARTS ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 1...034613 ... .LENS, GREEN ....... .1 2.
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ACCESSORIES (cont’d) PARTS SUPER PRO DOLLY JACK SYSTEM SET PART # 039578 ILL. PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 1...010041 ... .BOLT, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 ......8 2.
ACCESSORIES (cont’d) PARTS FLOATING DISCS (PANS) PART #: 039403-2 LIFTING BRIDLE (SLING TYPE) PART #: 040041 SPIDER PULLER SUPER PRO RIDING PART #040906 TROWEL VINYL COVER PART #038035 TROWEL ARM ALIGNMENT PART #016863 2A-14...
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