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OPERATIONS

HD550-1500-HYD Operating Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1

Safety Note  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-6

1.2

Operating Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-6

1.3

Service Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-7

1.4

Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-7

1.5

Technical Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-8

1.6

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-9

1.7

Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-9

1.8

Starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-9

1.9

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-10

1.10

Stopping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-10

1.11

Steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-11

1.12

Pitch Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-11

1.13

Periodic Maintenance Schedule  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-12

1.14

Control Linkage Lubrication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-12

1.15

Lift Lever Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-13

1.16

Transporting Trowels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-14

1.17

Battery Jump Start Procedures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-15

1.18

Greasing Thrust Bearing   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-15

1.19

Hydraulic Preventive Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-16

1.20

Hydraulic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A-17-18

This machine is built with user safety in mind. However, it can present hazards if
improperly operated and serviced. Follow operating instructions carefully! 

If you have any questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact
your Allen Engineering Distributor or Allen Engineering Corp. Customer Service at
800-643-0095 or 870-236-7751. 

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Summary of Contents for HD 550

Page 1: ...HD 5 55 50 0 OPERA OPERATIONS MANU TIONS MANUAL AL AND P AND PAR ARTS BOOK TS BOOK HYDRA D DRIVE SERIES RIDING TROWEL...

Page 2: ...OWEL S BELOW Allen Engineering s Razorback Riding Trowels are covered under one or more of the following patent numbers U S Design Patents 323 510 340 340 344 736 400 542 402 998 402 999 403 332 U S U...

Page 3: ...alterations or repairs made to the product without the written approval of Allen Engineering Corporation Allen Engineering Corporation specifi cally excludes from warranty any damage to any trowels r...

Page 4: ...l number and serial number of the unit Serial Number The serial number found on the identification plate is a six digit number The model number identifies your machine and will ensure that you receive...

Page 5: ...Lubrication 1A 12 1 15 Lift Lever Adjustment 1A 13 1 16 Transporting Trowels 1A 14 1 17 Battery Jump Start Procedures 1A 15 1 18 Greasing Thrust Bearing 1A 15 1 19 Hydraulic Preventive Maintenance 1A...

Page 6: ...for Allen Engineering Certified repairs and replacement parts Place distributor information here for future reference 1A 4 DISTRIBUTOR NAME ___________________________________PHONE _____ ____________...

Page 7: ...perate and maintain the Allen HD550 1500 HYD 87KB PSIII Model Riding Trowel For your own safety and protection from personal injury carefully read understand and observe the safety instructions descri...

Page 8: ...Riding Trowel Operate the machine in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 2 Inspect your Riding Trowel for damage or tampering that can sometimes occur during shipping 3 If damage is found...

Page 9: ...as Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive and can be hazardous to your health ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order ALWAYS keep area aroun...

Page 10: ...rol Foot Pedal Pilot Control Engine Speed Control Lever Style Self Locking Guard Rings Detachable Bolt On Style Operator Control Panel Vandal Proof Lockable Cover Power Retardant Spray System Capacity...

Page 11: ...erv ice 1 7 Before Starting Before starting trowel check the following Oil level in engine Oil level in trowel gearboxes Fuel level Condition of air filter Condition of trowel arms and blades Grease t...

Page 12: ...slab with water on the surface is an idea place for an operator to practice with the machine For practice pitch the blades up approximately 1 4 on the leading edge Start by making the machine hover i...

Page 13: ...12 Pitch Adjustment Different pitch angles are needed as you work the dif ferent stages of the concrete See the drawing below When changing or setting pitch angle of trowel blades set the desired degr...

Page 14: ...s Hours Hours Grease Trowel Arms X Check Fuel Level X Inspect Air Filters X Replace as Needed Check and Tighten X External Hardware Grease Thrust Bearing X Check Hydraulic Oil Filter X Refer to Page 1...

Page 15: ...rowel arms 4 Loosen hex head cap screw A and remove it and the external star washer from the spider boss 5 Remove trowel arms from spider 4 boss with lift levers in place 6 Clean flats on trowel arm b...

Page 16: ...y jacks L with the long lifting tubes into the holes provided in the rear of the mainframe The holes in the mainframe are located directly opposite the front holes 5 Turn jack handles clockwise to lif...

Page 17: ...e black to the negative terminal on the booster Attach the other end of the negative cable to your engine battery 4 Jump starting in any other manner may result in damage to the battery or the electri...

Page 18: ...aulic oil tank If the needle on the gauge reaches 20 PSIG or is in the red then the oil filter is dirty and needs to be replaced Replace with Filter part number 039664 Steps for Replacing Filter First...

Page 19: ...may not appear to be dirty Some clogging materials cannot be seen except by close inspection If there are holes in the mesh or if there is mechanical damage the strainer should be replaced When reinst...

Page 20: ...end of the barrel and repeat the test Occasionally a cylinder will leak at one point in its stroke due to a scratch or dent in the barrel Check suspected position and run the piston rod against it fo...

Page 21: ...System Hydraulic Schematic 2A 10 Electrical Diagram f HD 550 2A 11 Control Panel Assembly 2A 12 Accessories 2A 13 14 NOTE All set screws used on MODEL HD 550 1500 HYD have blue LOC TITETM applied at...

Page 22: ...ROL PANEL COVER 1 4 043000 CONTROL PANEL SHIELD 1 5 043121 REAR SCREEN 1 6 043118 FRONT SCREEN 1 7 043047 HD 550 SEAT FRAME 1 8 042875 REAR RING F HD 550 1 9 042874 FRONT RING F HD 550 1 10 042873 RIG...

Page 23: ...IPTION QTY 1 042985 FRONT LEFT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRKT 1 2 042978 FRONT RIGHT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRKT 1 3 042989 REAR LEFT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRKT 1 4 042987 REAR RIGHT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRKT 1 5 043364...

Page 24: ...2A PARTS LEFT HAND CROSSHEAD SPIDER ASSEMBLY 2A 4...

Page 25: ...R EXTERNAL STAR 3 8 5 19 028216 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 2 13 X 1 1 4 5 20 010050 FSTN NUT HEX JAM 1 2 13 5 21 039880 LEVER LIFT UNIVERSAL XHD 5 22 010024 BOLT 5 16 18 X 2 GR 5 20 23 010090 LOCK WASHER 5 16 20...

Page 26: ...2A 6 2A PARTS RIGHT HAND CROSSHEAD SPIDER ASSEMBLY...

Page 27: ...039450 PIN YOKE 1 044226 E CLIP 2 16 043452 HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER 2 X 1 5 2 17 039430 CAP PRESSURE PLATE 1 18 046231 KEY ROTOR SHAFT 1 19 039912 THRUST BEARING XW3 7 8 1 20 046230 PLATE PRESSURE...

Page 28: ...2A PARTS 2A 8 PITCH AND STEERING HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

Page 29: ...2A PARTS 2A 9 HYDRAFORCE MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

Page 30: ...2A PARTS 2A 10 CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

Page 31: ...2A PARTS 2A 11 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM F HD 550...

Page 32: ...37785 KEY SWITCH 1 5 040231 SP500A XHD CONTROL PANEL 1 6 037788 TACHOMETER 1 7 032125 SWITCH ROCKER 1 8 034610 FIXTURE LIGHT 4 9 034611 LIGHT INSIDE LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHOWN 4 10 034876 DECAL LIGHTS 1...

Page 33: ...1 010041 BOLT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 8 2 010464 NUT NYLON LOCK 3 8 16 8 3 017751 FLAT WASHER 3 8 8 4 040661 DOLLY JACK MOUNTING TUBES FRONT 2 040352 DOLLY JACK MOUNTING TUBES REAR 2 5 039091 DOLLY JACK 2 6 03...

Page 34: ...A 14 ACCESSORIES cont d FLOATING DISCS PANS PART 039403 2 SUPER PRO RIDING TROWEL VINYL COVER PART 038035 SPIDER PULLER KIT PART 040906 TROWEL ARM ALIGNMENT JIG PART 016863 LIFTING BRIDLE SLING TYPE P...

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