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SECTION 2
OPERATIONS
2.1
Introduction
2.1.1 Description
The Walk-behind trowel is a modern high production machine. Finishing rates will
vary depending on the operators skill and job conditions. This trowel has four finish
ing blades. Walk-behind trowels are designed for the floating and finishing of concrete
slabs.
The standard duty gearbox is designed to provide exceptional performance
with low maintenance and trouble free use under some of the worst conditions.
Power is transferred from the engine to the gearbox input shaft via a V-belt pulley
drive system. The pulley engages using a clutch. See the Parts section of this manu-
al.
All Allen Engineering Walk-behinds are equipped with a safety shutdown switch.
Operating time between fuel refills is approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours with a rotor
speeds of 110 to 135 RPM.
The Walk-behinds are the most technically advanced riding trowels on the
market today. With proper maintenance and use, your trowel will provide you
with exceptional service and dependability.