allen MP245 Guide

SAFETY &
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Manual Part #: 075766 | Revision: C
Language: English | Original Instructions
RIDING TROWEL
MP245

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.

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Safety and Operations MANUAL
This manual covers the Riding Trowel model listed below:
Part No. Description
073490 RIDER, MP245X
RIDING TROWEL
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All rights reserved
All information, specifications, and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice and
are based on the latest information at the time of publication. No part of this manual may be repro-
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Table of Contents
Sect No. Title Page
General Information .........................................................................................4
Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................................6
Information Contained in this Manual ......................................................................................7
Dealer Information...................................................................................................................8
Ordering Parts.........................................................................................................................9
Model Number / Serial Number Codes.....................................................................................10
Unit Identication ....................................................................................................................11
Technical Specications ..........................................................................................................12
Machine Dimensions...............................................................................................................13
Engine Breakdown ..................................................................................................................14
CE Declaration ........................................................................................................................15
Sound & Vibration Testing........................................................................................................16
1 SAFETY..............................................................................................................17
Federal / State Warning Regulations ........................................................................................18
Manual Tag Safety Detail.........................................................................................................19
Spark Arrestor Notice ..............................................................................................................20
Operating Safety .....................................................................................................................21
Engine Safety..........................................................................................................................22
Service Safety .........................................................................................................................23
Lifting Safety...........................................................................................................................24
Transportation Safety ..............................................................................................................26
Pan Installation, Lifting Bridal ..................................................................................................28
Pan Installation, Dolly Jacks ....................................................................................................29
2 OPERATION........................................................................................................30
Introduction to MP245.............................................................................................................31
Start-up Procedure..................................................................................................................32
Trowel Operation - Operator Controls .....................................................................................33
Trowel Operation .....................................................................................................................34

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Table of Contents Continued
Sect No. Title Page
3 SERVICE ............................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................38
Periodic Maintenance Schedule...............................................................................................40
Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................................41
Gearbox Maintenance..............................................................................................................42
Driveline Maintenance.............................................................................................................43
Drive Belt Maintenance ...........................................................................................................44
Lift Lever Adjustment ..............................................................................................................48
Transporting the Trowel ...........................................................................................................50
Battery - Jump Start................................................................................................................52
Retardant System - Winterizing ...............................................................................................54
Cleaning Procedure .................................................................................................................56
Accessories.............................................................................................................................57
Parts Manual...........................................................................................................................58
Revision Detail ........................................................................................................................59

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Limited Warranty
Allen Engineering Corporation (“Allen”) warrants its products to be free of defects in material or workmanship for:
TWO YEARS FROM END USER’S DATE OF PURCHASE
Warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the End User of the product. All warranty is based on the following limited
warranty terms and conditions, including the disclaimer of implied warranties and consequential damages.
1. Allen’s obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing parts if, after Allen’s inspection, there is
determined to be a defect in material or workmanship. 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.
3. Replacement or repair parts, installed in the product, are warranted only for the remainder of warranty period of the product
as though they were the original parts.
4. Allen does not warranty engines or batteries. Engine warranty claims should be made directly to an authorized factory ser-
vice center for the particular engine manufacturer. Batteries are not warranted due to unknown treatment during transport,
etc, and any battery claims should be directed to the battery manufacturer.
5. Allen’s warranty does not cover the normal maintenance of products or its components (such as engine tuneups and oil &
lter changes). The warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear items (such as belts and consumables).
6. Allen’s warranty will be void if it is determined that the defect resulted from operator abuse, failure to perform normal main-
tenance on the product, modication to product, alterations or repairs made to the product without the written approval of
Allen. Allen specically excludes from warranty any damage to any trowels resulting from an impact to the rotors.
7. Impact damage to gear boxes is not covered under the Allen warranty and is deemed customer abuse.
8. Allen will pay shop labor on warranty items at the Allen Shop Labor Rate in existence on the date of the warranty claim.An Al-
len labor chart will determine the time allowed to complete a repair and will govern the shop labor hours that will be allowed.
9. Allen will pay freight on warranty replacement parts at worldwide standard ground rates. No warranty replacement parts will
be shipped air freight at the expense of Allen. Allen only pays outbound freight charges when sending warranty replacement
parts to the customer via ground service. Allen does not pay any inbound freight. However, if Allen determines this to be a
warranted item, only then will Allen reimburse the customer for inbound freight at standard ground rates.
10. ALLEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION’S WARRANTY POLICY WILL NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING: TAXES; SHOP SUPPLIES; EN-
VIRONMENTAL SURCHARGES; AIR FREIGHT; TRAVEL TIME; LOSS OF TIME; INCONVENIENCE; LOSS OF RENTAL REVENUE;
RENTAL COSTS OF EQUIPMENT USED TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT BEING REPAIRED; LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; COM-
MERCIAL LOSS; OR ANY OTHER CHARGES WHATSOEVER OR ANY LIABILITIES FOR DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE OR DELAY.
11. ALLEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND
THE DESCRIPTION ON THIS DOCUMENT.
12. No Allen employee or representative is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty unless
such change is made in writing and signed by an ofcer of Allen Engineering Corporation.

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Information Contained in this Manual
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Allen Machine.
For your own safety and protection from personal injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the
safety instructions described in this manual. Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine at all
times.
Always operate this machine in accordance with the instructions described in this manual. A well
maintained piece of equipment will provide many years of trouble free operation.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Complete any warranty requirements as specified by the engine manufacturer in their instructions
found inside the manual box located on the left side of the machine on the seat frame.
Your engine and clutch are not manufactured by Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc, and therefore is
not covered under Allen Engineering Corporation, Inc warranty.
Your engine manufacturer should be contacted if you wish to purchase a parts manual or a repair
manual for your engine.
Refer to enclosed Owner’s engine manual for complete O&M instructions. See your battery
manufacturer for battery warranty.
SECTION 1
SAFETY
SECTION 2
OPERATIONS
SECTION 3
SERVICE

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Dealer 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.
Dealer Name:
Phone #: ( ) - -
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Salesman: Mobile Phone:
Additional Comments:

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Ordering Parts
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.
2. Include correct description and part number from the PARTS & DECALS manual.
3. Specify exact shipping instructions, including the preferred routing and complete destination
address.
4. DO NOT return parts to AEC without receiving written authorization from AEC. All authorized
returns must be shipped pre-paid.
5. When placing an order, please contact the AEC dealer nearest you.
ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ARE BASED ON THE LATEST
INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION.

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Model Number / Serial Number Codes
Serial Number
The serial number found on the identification plate is a ten digit format. The model number
identifies your machine and will ensure that you receive the correct replacement parts.
245 0213001
Production Sequence
Model Number
MP 245
MODEL
Year Manufactured
Month Manufactured
Series/Model
SERIES
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.