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R I D I N G T R O W E L
MP215
SAFETY &
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Man ual Par t #: 07 570 8 | R evis io n : C
Languag e: E n g lish | O r igin a l In stru cti on s

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  • Page 1 R I D I N G T R O W E L MP215 SAFETY & OPERATIONS MANUAL Man ual Par t #: 07 570 8 | R evis io n : C Languag e: E n g lish | O r igin a l In stru cti on s...
  • Page 2 This manual, or a copy of it, must be kept with the machine at all times. There is a manual storage container located on the machine for your convenience.
  • Page 3 RIDING TROWEL General Information Safety and Operations MANUAL This manual covers the Riding Trowel model listed below: Part No. Description 073460 RIDER, MP215X 075708 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Service Safety .........................23 Lifting Safety ...........................24 Transportation Safety ......................26 Pan Installation, Lifting Bridal ....................28 Pan Installation, Dolly Jacks ....................29 OPERATION ......................30 Introduction to MP215 ......................31 Start-up Procedure ........................32 Trowel Operation - Operator Controls ..................33 Trowel Operation ........................34 Page 4 075708...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Continued General Information Sect No. Title Page SERVICE ......................38 Troubleshooting ........................40 Troubleshooting Continued & Filters ..................41 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ....................42 Gearbox Maintenance ......................43 Driveline Maintenance ......................44 Drive Belt Maintenance ......................45 Cleaning Procedure .........................49 Control Lever Adjustment .......................50 Control Lever Adjustment - Right Hand ..................52 Lift Lever Adjustment ......................54 Transporting the Trowel ......................56...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Allen reserves the choice to repair or replace. 2. If Allen chooses to replace the part, it will be at no cost to the customer and will be made available to the Allen Distributor, Dealer, or Rental Center from whom the End User purchased the product.

  • Page 7: Information Contained In This Manual

    Your engine and clutch are not manufactured by Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc, and therefore is not covered under Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc warranty.

  • Page 8: Dealer Information

    General Information Your Dealer has Allen Engineering Corporation trained mechanics and original Allen replacement parts. Always contact the Allen Dealer who sold you this machine for Allen Certified repairs and replacement parts. Place Allen Dealer information below for future reference.

  • Page 9: Ordering Parts

    Ordering Parts General Information The Parts and Decals manual contains illustrated parts lists for help in ordering replacement parts for your machine. Follow the instructions below when ordering parts to insure prompt and accurate delivery: 1. All orders for service parts must include the serial number for the machine. Shipment will be delayed if this information is not available.

  • Page 10: Model Number / Serial Number Codes

    Model Number / Serial Number Codes General Information Manufacturer’s Codes: When ordering parts or requesting service information, you will always be asked to specify the model and serial numbers of the machine. The legends below specifically defines each significant character or group of characters of the Model Number and Serial Number codes.

  • Page 11: Unit Identification

    Unit Identification General Information Unit Identification Plate Location: An identification plate listing the model number and the serial number is attached to each unit and is located on the left front side of the mainframe. The serial number plate is shown below. This plate should not be removed at any time.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Information Measurements in this manual are in U.S. units and their customary metric units (i.e., metric units contained within brackets [cm]). The machine RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by sitting on machine (SOM) facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. Machine Features: •...

  • Page 13: Machine Dimensions

    Machine Dimensions General Information 55.4 77.5 40.5 075708 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Engine Specifications

    Engine Specifications General Information Engine Information The MP215X riding trowel is equipped with a 22 HP Honda gasoline engine. Refer to the applicable engine OEM Owner’s manual for specific instructions regarding engine operation. This manual is included with the riding trowel at the time of shipping from AEC. Engine Features: Model Number: ..........................

  • Page 15: Ce Declaration

    CE Declaration General Information PENDING CE DECLARATION AT THIS TIME. 075708 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Sound & Vibration Testing

    Test Engine Sound Vibration Vibration Vibration Machine Type Level (db) (m/s (m/s (m/s Honda MP215X 0.271 2.830 2.648 22 hp This information was acquired from sound and vibration analysis tests conducted at Allen Engineering Corporation test facilities. Page 16 075708...

  • Page 17: Safety

    SECTION 1 SAFETY SECTION 1: SAFETY 075708 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Federal / State Warning Regulations

    Federal / State Warning Regulations SECTION 1 SAFETY RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 19: Manual Tag Safety Detail

    Manual Tag Safety Detail SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety-Alert Signs This manual contains Safety-Alert Signs, as defined below, which must be followed to reduce the possibility of improper servi ce damage to the equipment or personal injury. Read and follow all Safety Alert Signs included in this manual.

  • Page 20: Spark Arrestor Notice

    Spark Arrestor Notice SECTION 1 SAFETY Some states require that in certain locations arrestors be used on internal combustion engines. A spark arrester is a device designed to prevent the discharge of spark or flames from the engine exhaust. It is often required when operating equipment on forested land to prevent the risk of fires.

  • Page 21: Operating Safety

    Operating Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of this equipment! Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read the operating instructions contained in both this manual and the engine manual and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls.

  • Page 22: Engine Safety

    Engine Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling. Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and the safety guidelines below. Failure to follow the warnings and safety guidelines could result in severe injury or death. •...

  • Page 23: Service Safety

    Service Safety SECTION 1 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 the machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause severe injury.

  • Page 24: Lifting Safety

    Lifting Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY ALWAYS do a thorough inspection of the slings, chains, and hooks before attempting to lift the machine! OSHA has set forth guidelines which detail the use of Rigging Equipment for Material handling. This guideline is found under OSHA Standard Number: 1926.251 Please read and follow all guidelines found in this standard.
  • Page 25 Lifting Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY • When lifting the machine, all personnel must be clear of the machine. • DO NOT stand near or under the machine while it is being lifted. Lifting instructions using a hoist: • A lifting harness is available for purchase. Part number 075064 •...

  • Page 26: Transportation Safety

    Transportation Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY • Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross vehicle weight rating.” • ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. Never tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc. •...
  • Page 27 Transportation Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY • NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. • NEVER transport trowel with float pans attached unless safety catches are used and are specifically cleared for such transport by the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 28: Pan Installation, Lifting Bridal

    Pan Installation, Lifting Bridal SECTION 1 SAFETY This section details the proper technique to utilize the lifting bridle system in a safe manner to install concrete finishing pans. (NOTE: Images are for illustration purposes only) Use a lifting sling(bridal) with a capacity of at least 2:1 weight ratio for the equipment being hoisted.

  • Page 29: Pan Installation, Dolly Jacks

    Pan Installation, Dolly Jacks SECTION 1 SAFETY This section details the proper technique to utilize the Dolly Jack system in a safe manner to install concrete finishing pans. (NOTE: Images are for illustration purposes only) Use the appropriate set of lifting jacks that are designed for the machine you are lifting.

  • Page 30: Operation

    SECTION 2 OPERATIONS SECTION 2: OPERATION Page 30 075708...

  • Page 31: Introduction To Mp215

    • All Allen Engineering MP215X Riders are equipped with a safety shutdown switch in the seat and a check engine light for added job safety and engine protection.

  • Page 32: Start-Up Procedure

    Start-up Procedure SECTION 2 OPERATIONS 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.

  • Page 33: Trowel Operation - Operator Controls

    Trowel Operation - Operator Controls SECTION 2 OPERATIONS Check Engine Light Engine Toggle Switch Hour Meter Push to Start Light Switch USB Port Figure 2.1: Operator Controls 075708 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Trowel Operation

    OPERATIONS Operating The Riding Trowel To utilize your Allen Engineering MP215X 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. When the machine reaches the end of the slab make a 180 degree turn and repeat the straight line of direction to the other end of the slab.
  • Page 35 Trowel Operation SECTION 2 OPERATIONS Steering the Riding Trowel A slight “feathering motion” forward and backward with the left hand joystick is required to move the machine in a straight path to the left. The same feathering motion is required of the left joystick to move to the right.
  • Page 36 Trowel Operation SECTION 2 OPERATIONS Practice Operating the Riding Towel With the operator in the seat, show him the functions of the joysticks [B] and [C] and how to start the machine. Refer to Figure 2.2. A hard level concrete slab with water on the surface is an ideal place for an operator to practice with the machine.
  • Page 37 Trowel Operation SECTION 3 SERVICE Steering Response Adjustment There are three settings on this Riding Trowel for steering response. Some operators like a fast response to steering while others would rather have a slower response when pressure is applied to the operator joysticks.

  • Page 38: Service

    SECTION 3 SERVICE SECTION 3: SERVICE Page 38 075708...
  • Page 39 SECTION 3 SERVICE PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 075708 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SECTION 3 SERVICE Possible Corrective Area Malfunction Ref. Cause Measure Battery is discharged - Add battery fluid - Charge the battery - Replace the battery Battery cable is disconnected - Connect battery cable Blown fuse - Replace fuse Bad connection or breakage in the wiring - Contact your AEC dealer Engine does not start, Out of fuel...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Continued & Filters

    Troubleshooting Continued & Filters SECTION 3 SERVICE Possible Corrective Area Malfunction Ref. Cause Measure Bad fuel - Change fuel Black smoke comes out Clogged air cleaner - Clean or replace the air cleaner of exhaust Engine Other (other than above) - Contact your AEC dealer Engine oil level is too high - Adjust the oil level...

  • Page 42: Periodic Maintenance Schedule

    Periodic Maintenance Schedule SECTION 3 SERVICE Periodic Maintenance Schedule The table below lists basic trowel and engine maintenance. Refer to OEM engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual and Service Manual for additional information on engine maintenance. To service the engine push the seat up from the back and locate the seat’s lock latch on the lower right side of the seat.

  • Page 43: Gearbox Maintenance

    Gearbox Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE Trowel Gearbox Maintenance Check Oil levels in the gearbox daily (every 8 hours) Add oil if the oil level is below the check sight glass. 1. To add oil tilt trowel back and remove the fill plug. Add oil through hole opening until oil is half way up the sight glass.

  • Page 44: Driveline Maintenance

    Driveline Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE (Images are for illustration purposes only) 1. Grease driveline bearings after 50 hours of use. NOTE: On the left side of the front deck there are grease ports for easy access. 2. Grease pressure plate thrust bearings, and trowel arms daily NOTE: The greasing tubes have a working pressure of 350 PSI at 75 °F and 210 PSI at 150 °F.

  • Page 45: Drive Belt Maintenance

    Drive Belt Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE The drive belts MUST be free from oil and foreign contaminants to prolong life. To Replace The Drive Belt: 1. Place the trowel on a flat, level surface with the blades pitched flat. 2. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Figure 3.2. 3.
  • Page 46 Drive Belt Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE Disconnect the Battery First Figure 3.2: Battery and Plate Page 46 075708...
  • Page 47 Drive Belt Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE Clutch Cover 3/8” bolts Torque Converter Clutch, Driver Pulley Clutch tap bolt 7/16” Driven Pulley CVT Belt Driveline Coupling Coupling: (6) 5/16” fasteners Figure 3.3: Power Assembly 075708 Page 47...
  • Page 48 Drive Belt Maintenance SECTION 3 SERVICE M6 x 1mm Hole Use M6x1x40mm Bolt Figure 3.4: Pulley Separation Page 48 075708...

  • Page 49: Cleaning Procedure

    Cleaning Procedure SECTION 3 SERVICE Machine Cleaning Procedure When cleaning the machine, please adhere to the following information to ensure proper cleaning and to keep the machine in the best condition possible. Power Washing Procedure: • Ensure that the water pressure is below 2000 PSI (14 MPa) •...

  • Page 50: Control Lever Adjustment

    Control Lever Adjustment SECTION 3 SERVICE Control Lever Adjustment Procedure Be sure that the trowel is on a level surface. The control levers should line up evenly. If the levers appear out of adjustment they can re-adjusted forwards or backwards as follows: The trowel must be placed on a flat level surface that fully supports the blades on both rotors 1.
  • Page 51 Control Lever Adjustment SECTION 3 SERVICE Nuts Figure 3.5: Control Lever adjustment 075708 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Control Lever Adjustment - Right Hand

    Control Lever Adjustment - Right Hand SECTION 3 SERVICE Right or Left Control Lever Adjustment Procedure The controls levers should be set at a slight angle such that the right hand and left hand lever form a “V”. If the levers become out of adjustment, adjust the right hand lever as follows. 1.
  • Page 53 Control Lever Adjustment - Right Hand SECTION 3 SERVICE Right Hand Control Lever Linkage Jam Nuts Bolt Figure 3.7: Right Hand Control Lever adjustment 075708 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Lift Lever Adjustment

    Lift Lever Adjustment SECTION 3 SERVICE Lift Lever Adjustment Procedure Damage to and/or replacement of a trowel arm can change the adjustment of the lift lever. This can unbalance the trowel arms and cause the riding trowel to wobble during operation. To operate smoothly the lift lever on all trowel arms must be adjusted the same to ensure that the riding trowel is balanced correctly.
  • Page 55 Lift Lever Adjustment SECTION 3 SERVICE Blade Figure 3.7: Rotor Trowel Arm Lift Lever Figure 3.8: Lift Lever Adjustment 075708 Page 55...

  • Page 56: Transporting The Trowel

    Transporting the Trowel SECTION 3 SERVICE Transporting Trowel Procedures 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 the riding trowel on firm level ground. 3.
  • Page 57 Transporting the Trowel Continued SECTION 3 SERVICE Figure 3.9: Dolly Jack Ports Lifting Points Figure 3.10: Lifting Bridle 075708 Page 57...

  • Page 58: Battery - Jump Start

    Battery - Jump Start SECTION 3 SERVICE Battery Jump Start Procedures Occasionally it may be necessary to jump start a weak battery. If jump starting is necessary the following procedure is recommended to prevent starter damage, battery damage, and personal injury. Jump starting a battery incorrectly can cause the battery to explode, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 59 Battery - Jump Start SECTION 3 SERVICE Battery Figure 3.11: Battery Location and Terminals 075708 Page 59...

  • Page 60: Retardant System - Winterizing

    Retardant System - Winterizing SECTION 3 SERVICE Why Winterize the Retardant System? If water is allowed to freeze in the retardant system, serious damage to the hose system and the pump may occur. To prevent freezing in the spray system it is best to completely drain the retardant system of all water.
  • Page 61 Retardant System - Winterizing SECTION 3 SERVICE Pump Tank outlet Retardant Tank Figure 3.12: Retardant Tank and Pump 075708 Page 61...

  • Page 62: Accessories

    Accessories General Information Lifting Bridle, 6,000 lbs Vertical, 4,800 Choker, 6,000 lbs Basket, 3’6” long with 10” eyes Part Number: 075064 Dolly Jacks are available for MP riders to make mobilization easier. These tires are foam-filled to help support the added weight of the machine and to help prevent flats.

  • Page 63: Parts Manual

    Scan this QR code with a compatible device (cellular phone, tablet, etc.) Computer: Link Mail: A physical copy of the parts manual can also be mailed to you upon request. Please contact Allen Engineering service department and one can be sent to you. Allen Engineering P.O. Box 819 Paragould, Ar.

  • Page 64: Revision Detail

    No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronics or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC). AEC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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