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MSP475 - R iding Rowel SAFETY & OPERATIONS MANUAL MANUAL PART #: 069599 | REVISION: - Language: English I Original Instructions...
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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.
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.
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Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Page 4 069583...
Complete any warranty requirements as specified by the engine manufacturer in their instructions found inside the manual box located on the back of the riding trowel operator’s seat. Your engine and clutch is not manufactured by Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc, and therefore is not covered under Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc warranty.
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CE Declaration GENERAL INFORMATION Page 6 069583...
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Seat Vibration Average Vibration Average Vibration Average 98 dB (A) 0.16 m/sec² 2.39 m/sec² 1.02 m/sec² This information was acquired from sound and vibration analysis tests conducted at Allen Engineering Corporation test facilities. OPERATOR IS NOT LIMITED Page 7 069583...
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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.
Model & Serial Number GENERAL / Unit Identification 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.
Engine Parts GENERAL INFORMATION Information taken directly from manufactures product literature. For further information please reference engine manufactures Operator’s Manual. REF. # PART NAME REF. # PART NAME Oil Filler Plug Injector Delivery Pipe (Gas) Gas Mixer Plug Ignition Coil Pressure Regulator Spark Plug Intake Manifold...
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Federal / State Warning SECTION 1 Regulations SAFETY RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes con- taining chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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. NOTE defines an operating procedure, condition, etc.
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Spark Arrestor Notice / SECTION 1 Safety Symbols 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.
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.
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Engine Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling. Read and follow the warning instruc- tions 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.
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. • ALWAYS disconnect the battery before servicing the equipment. •...
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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.
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: • An optional lifting harness is available for purchase. Part number 067568 •...
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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. •...
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Pan Installation Safety SECTION 1 Lifting Bridle 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 (bridle) with a capacity of at least 2:1 weight ratio for the equipment being hoisted.
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Pan Installation Safety SECTION 1 Lifting Jacks 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 appropiate set of lifting jacks that are designed for the machine you are lifting. [See section "ACCESORIES"...
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Allen Engineering Dealer or AEC Customer Service at 800-643-0095 or 870-236-7751. The MSP475 riding trowel is a modern high production machine. Finishing rate will vary depending on the operators skill and job conditions. This riding trowel has ten finishing blades.
Start-up Procedure SECTION 2 OPERATIONS Before Starting Procedures Before operation each day check for the following: 1. All guards, side screens and panels are in place 2. All safety and information signs are in place and legible 3. Engine, Gearbox, and Hydraulic Oil levels are correct. 4.
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Machine Components SECTION 2 OPERATIONS 1. Operator Seat - Rotors will not spin unless operator is seated. Seat is adjustable. 2. Left Joystick - Used to move the rider forward and backward 3. Right Joystick - Used to move the rider forward, backward, left & right. 4.
Operating The Riding Trowel To utilize your Allen Engineering MSP475 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.
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Trowel Operation SECTION 2 OPERATIONS 3. Stopping the Trowel To stop the trowel’s movement, let go of the joysticks [B] and [C]. They will return to their neutral position. Also release pressure on the right foot pedal [E]. This machine is equipped with a seat kill switch mechanism. If in need of an emergency stop, simply turning the key off or raising off the seat even while holding the right foot pedal down, will stop the engine from running.
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Trowel Operation SECTION 2 OPERATIONS 6. Cruise Control This machine comes standard with a cruise control function. The cruise will allow the opera- tor to remove their foot off the foot pedal and still maintain rotor function. To use the cruise control, enable the foot switch so that the rotors engage, then pull up on the cruise control button.
Engine Control Unit (ECU) SECTION 2 OPERATIONS The Murphy PowerView 380 features robust, multifunction displays for advanced monitoring of multiple electronic engines. It’s capable of monitoring multiple engines and machine parameters on an easy to-read 3.8-inch (97mm) QVGA monochrome LCD. The display is capable of handling sophisticated engine diagnostics as well as basic engine alarm/shutdown.
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Engine Control Unit (ECU) SECTION 2 OPERATIONS Specifications: • AEC Part #: ......................066227 • Display: ..................3.8” Monochrome LCD • Resolution: ................QVGA, 320 x 240 Pixels • Orientation: ....................Landscape • Back-lighting: ....................LED, White • Flash Memory: ......................2Mb • RAM: ........................256kb •...
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Engine Control Unit (ECU) SECTION 2 OPERATIONS OPERATOR INTERFACE HOME SCREEN: This screen (shown above) is the instrument cluster screen and is where you will start to navigate to all other menus. BUTTON ONE: This button will swap the language between English and Spanish. BUTTON TWO: This button will display the Engine Fault Codes and the I/O Status Screen.
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The start up screen will display for 5 seconds once power is supplied to the control unit (the machine key is turned on). This screen will display the Allen logo, the Machine Series Name, and the relevant software information that is need- ed for troubleshooting...
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SECTION 3 SERVICE SECTION 3 SERVICE Page 39 069583...
Maintenance Schedule SECTION 3 SERVICE Periodic Maintenance Schedule The table below list basic trowel and engine maintenance. Refer to OEM engine manufacturer’s Operation Manual for ad- ditional information on engine maintenance. A copy of the engine operator’s manual was supplied with the machine when it was shipped.
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Filter Replacement SECTION 3 SERVICE Part #: 043920 Description: Filter, Fuel, For Kubota WG1605 Part #: 064828 Description: Filter, Oil For Kubota WG1605 Part #: 049801 Description: Filter, Hydraulic, Spin-On, 10 micron Part #: 069249 Description: Filter, Air, Safety For Kubota WG1605 Part #: 069428 Description: Filter, Air,...
Battery Jump Start Procedure SECTION 3 SERVICE 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 result- ing in severe personal injury or death.
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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.
Fault Codes SECTION 3 SERVICE Diagnostic Trouble Component SPN Code FMI Code Issue (DTC) • Sensor or Wiring Harness Short to Power • Sensor Malfunction Manifold Absolute Pressure • Sensor or Wiring Harness Open or Short to Ground • Sensor Malfunction •...
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Fault Codes SECTION 3 SERVICE Diagnostic Trouble Component SPN Code FMI Code Issue (DTC) • TPS Circuit in the Harness Short to Power • TPS Malfunction • TPS Circuit in the Harness Short to Ground • TPS Malfunction • TPS Circuit in the Harness Short to Power •...
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Fault Codes SECTION 3 SERVICE Diagnostic Trouble Component SPN Code FMI Code Issue (DTC) • Exhaust leaks upstream or near the HEGO sensor • Reduced fuel supply pressure • An injector that is stuck closed • Reduced fuel supply pressure to the gaseous fuel control system •...
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Fault Codes SECTION 3 SERVICE Diagnostic Trouble Component SPN Code FMI Code Issue (DTC) • A Short to Ground or Open Circuit in the Harness • An Open Internal to the Primary Coil 1268 • A Short to Power in the Harness •...
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J1939 Network This is only a partial list of the most common error codes that are available. If an alternate code is shown that is not on this list, please contact Allen Engineering Service Department for details. Page 48 069583...
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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) •...
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Popular Accessories SECTION 4 ACCESSORIES Trowel Blade, Combo, 8” X 18”, VP Silver Series (only sold as set of 4) Part Number: 016094V-4 Trowel Blade, Finish, 6” X 18”, VP Silver Series (only sold as set of 4) Part Number: 015695V-4 Float Pan, Clip On, 46.5”...
Computer: CLICK HERE FOR THE "PARTS AND DECALS MANUAL" 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.
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