1A
OPERATIONS
1.7 Description
The 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. The Super Heavy Duty Gearboxes are
designed to provide exceptional performance with low maintenance and trouble free use under some of the
worst conditions. All Allen Engineering
Razorback
®
Riders
are equipped with a safety shutdown switch and a
low oil warning for added job safety and engine protection.
New to this machine is a seat kill switch. This is a
great advantage to the operator because it lets them dismount the riding trowel without killing the engine. This
is a nice feature that allows the operator to spot finish and will prolong the life of the starter.
Operating time
between fuel refills is approximately 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours with a rotor speeds of 110 to 141 RPM. The
Razorback
®
Riders
are the most technically advanced trowels on the market today. With proper maintenance
and use, your Riding Trowel will provide you with exceptional service and dependability.
1.8 Before Starting
Before starting trowel check the following:
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Oil level in engine:
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Oil level in trowel gearboxes:
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Fuel level :
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Condition of air filter:
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Condition of trowel arms and
blades:
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Grease trowel daily:
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Sight Glass for hydraulics:
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Radiator:
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ALL fasteners:
1.9 Starting
Before starting trowel refer to drawing above for location and identification of controls.
1. Sit down correctly on the Riding Trowel Seat. DO NOT attempt to start the Riding Trowel with out
an operator in the seat.
2.
On the diesel machine:
Turn key to “RUN” position. Timer will allow glow plugs to heat. When
glow light goes out and fan comes on, turn key to “START” position.
On the gas machine:
If engine is cold pull out the choke lever located on the control panel (refer
to illustrations above). Press down on throttle pedal (located by the operator's right foot) one to
two times. NOTE: To much throttle during start-up will flood the engine.
3. Turn key to the start-position. immediately release key when engine starts. If after two or three
attempts the engine has not started push in choke. If the machine is the diesel model, turn key off
to restart timer again placing in the “RUN” position for the glow plugs to heat up. Attempt to start
trowel again. Allow engine to warm up for 30 mins. before operating trowel.
Caution:
Operating the starter for more than 5 seconds can damage the starter or engine. If
engine fails to start release the switch and wait 15 seconds before operating starter again.
HOURMETER
CHOKE KNOB
1A-10
KEYSWITCH
LIGHT SWITCH
Summary of Contents for RAZORBACK RIDERS PRO1200C
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