1.6 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
Hydra-Drive Rotor Motors
are designed
to provide exceptional performance with low maintenance and trouble free use under some of the worse con-
ditions. All Allen
®
Riders are equipped with a safety shutdown switch for added job safety. Operating time
between fuel refills is approximately 4 hours with a rotor speed of 135 RPM for the HDX600. The Hydra-Drive
Series 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.
1.7 Before Starting
Before starting trowel check the following:
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Oil level in engine:
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Hydraulic oil level:
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Fuel level :
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All fasteners:
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Condition of trowel arms and blades:
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Grease trowel daily:
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All hydraulic hoses and fittings:
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All linkages (fulcrums, etc.):
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Engine Coolant
1.8 Starting
Before starting trowel be aware of all the locations 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. Turn key counter-clockwise until the glow plug light goes off then clockwise until the engine
engages and starts
3. Turn key to the run position and allow spring back. Allow engine and hydraulics to warm up 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 10 seconds before operating starter again.
1A
OPERATIONS
1A-9
VOLTMETER
TEMPERATURE
OIL
MULTI GAUGE
GLOW PLUG
