PowerBoss Nautilus User manual

User Manual
Nautilus & Nautilus CE
Rider ScrubberSweeper
Models: Diesel, Gasoline, & LPG
PowerBoss®, Minuteman International, Inc.
A Member of the Hako Group
#988749UM Rev. C 07/15

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This is the User Manual for the PowerBoss®Nautilus Rider Scrubber/Sweeper.
This manual covers all Standard Nautilus machine variations beginning July 2015.
We believe this machine will provide excellent service for many years.
However, the best results will be obtained if:
• The machine is operated with reasonable care.
• The machine is maintained regularly per the maintenance schedule provided in this User Manual.
• The machine is maintained with PowerBoss®supplied or equivalent parts.
All right side and left side references to the machine (except for engine) are determined by facing the
direction of forward travel. The front of the engine or engine fan faces the front of the machine. Some
hardware considered to be common or locally available has been omitted from the parts section to make
this manual clear. Be sure to use equivalent hardware when replacement becomes necessary.
The Model and Serial Number of your machine is shown on the I.D. name plate. This information is
needed when contacting Technical Support or when ordering parts. The I.D. plate is mounted on the left
side wall of the operator seating area.
Example I.D. Plate:
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Parts may be ordered by phone, fax or e-mail from your local PowerBoss®parts and service center.
Before ordering parts or supplies, be sure to have your machine Model Number and Serial Number
handy. For your convenience Fill out the Machine Data block for future reference.
MACHINE DATA
Fill out at installation
Model Number: ___________________________________
Serial Number: ___________________________________
Engine Serial Number: _____________________________
Sales Rep.: _________________ Date of Install: ________
All information contained in this catalog is current at the time of printing.
Minuteman International, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
PowerBoss®, Minuteman International, Inc., Copyright 2014-2015, Printed in USA
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Length:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.0 in (241 cm)
Width with side scrub brush retracted: . . .60.5 in (153 cm)
Width with side scrub brush extended:. . .65.5 in (166 cm)
Height to lowest steering position:. . . . . . 60.5 in (153 cm)
Height w/overhead guard: . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.5 in (212 cm)
Wheelbase: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75 in (121 cm)
Front tires (molded): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 in x 6 in
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(40 cm x 15 cm)
Rear tires (press on):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 in x 5 in
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(45 cm x 12 cm)
Aisle width U-turn: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 ft - 11.7 in (274 cm)
Weight (Diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,047 lb (1836 kg)
Weight (Gas & LPG engines) . . . . . . . . .4,027 lb (1826 kg)
Maximum forward speed: . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 mph (12,4 km/h)
Maximum reverse speed: . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 mph (6,4 km/h)
Maximum climb angle (Traveling):. . . . . .10 deg. (17% grade)
Maximum climb angle (Scrubbing):. . . . .8 deg. (14% grade)
SCRUBBING SYSTEM
Cleaning path (main brushes) . . . . . . . . . 45 in (114 cm)
Cleaning path (w/optional side brush) . . . . 60 in (152 cm)
Main brush diameter:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 in (30 cm)
Main brush length:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 in (114 cm)
Main brush speed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 RPM
Main brush force:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 lb - 400 lb
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (90 kg - 181 kg)
Side scrub brush diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 in (40 cm)
Side scrub brush speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 RPM
Solution Tank capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 gal (397 L)
Recovery Tank capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 gal (397 L)
Demister chamber capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . 17 gal (64 L)
(2)Debris trays, total capacity:. . . . . . . . . . 2.1 ft³ (0,06 m³)
Vacuum fan speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,500 RPM
Vacuum water lift: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 in (88 cm)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Nautilus Rider Scrubber/Sweeper Nautilus CE Rider Scrubber/Sweeper
Model No.: PB45DSL(Diesel), PB45GAS(Gas), PB45LPG(LPG) PB45DSLCE(Diesel), PB45LPGCE(LPG)

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dimensions shown in inches (cm)
(139,7 cm)
(144,7 cm)
(158,2 cm)
(153,6 cm) (212,0 cm)
(150,6 cm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GENERAL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 6
SCRUBBINGSYSTEM.........................6
FEATURES ................................ 12
AIR-MOVING SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ERGONOMICS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HYDRAULICSYSTEM .........................12
DRIVE-TRAIN SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CHASSISSYSTEM............................12
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FEATURES . . . . . . . . 12
LOWEREMISSIONS........................12
SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FOR SAFETY DURING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SAFETY WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING . . . . 14
SAFETYSYMBOLS............................14
SAFETYDECALS.............................15
BASIC POWERBOSS® SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . 20
IGNITIONSWITCH............................20
THROTTLE / GLOW PLUG SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MURPHY SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LIGHTSWITCH...............................20
HORN BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FUELLEVELGAUGE..........................20
CIRCUITBREAKER ...........................22
IDLEBUTTON................................22
HOURMETER................................22
INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . 22
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR22
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . 22
SOLUTION TANK EMPTY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . 22
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PEDAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BRAKE / PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TILT STEERING LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SEAT ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL SWITCHES . . . 24
GREEN “ONE-TOUCH” SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SQUEEGEESWITCH..........................26
SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SWITCH - OPTION . . . . . . . . . 26
MAIN BRUSH SCRUB PRESSURE KNOB . . . . . . . . . 27
SIDE BRUSH SCRUB PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SOLUTION CONTROL KNOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BASIC SCRUBBING/FILLING/EMPTYING
INFORMATION............................. 28
CHOOSING THE CORRECT TYPE OF BRUSH. . . . . 28
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NORMAL SCRUBBING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DOUBLESCRUBBING.........................33
STOPSCRUBBING............................34
WATER PICK UP MODE (SQUEEGEE ONLY) . . . . . . 35
STOP WATER PICK UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DRAINING/CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK . . . . 36
EMPTYING/CLEANING THE DEBRIS HOPPER . . . . 38
DRAINING THE SOLUTION TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
OPERATING PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
STARTING...................................41
DRIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SLOWING AND STOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INCLINES OR SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . 42
STOPTHEMACHINE..........................42
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
USING A TRAILER OR TRANSPORT VEHICLE 43
PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE. . . . . . . . 43
OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CHEMICAL METERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AUTO-FILL...................................45
NEUTRAL START SENSOR (CE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
OPERATOR SEAT SENSOR (CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
KEY LOCKED ENTRY DOORS (CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SPRAY AND VACUUM WAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . 49
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 52
ENGINE ..................................52
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Battery Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
FUEL SYSTEM............................57
COOLANT SYSTEM........................58
LUBRICATION.............................58
LUBRICATION POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Steering Fork Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Squeegee Caster Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Scrub Head Lift Arm Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LATCHES&HINGES........................60
STATICSTRAP ............................60
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hydraulic Fluid Viscosity Specications ........62
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hydraulic Fluid Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Changing The Hydraulic Fluid Filter. . . . . . . . . . . 63
Maintaining Hydraulic Oil Cooler Efciency . . . . . 63
Adjusting the Propulsion Pump Neutral Setting 64
Drive Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SCRUBBING COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ScrubBrushes...........................66
Replace or Rotate the Cylindrical Scrub Brushes 67
Checking the Scrub Brush Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adjusting the Scrub Brush Pattern (Taper). . . . . . 70
Adjusting the Scrub Brush Pattern (Equal width) 71
SIDE SCRUB BRUSH (OPTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing the Side Scrub Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SQUEEGEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lowering Squeegee for Adjustment (engine off) 73
Checking the Rear Squeegee Blade Flare. . . . . . 73
Adjusting the Rear Squeegee Blade Flare. . . . . . 74
Leveling the Rear Squeegee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Turning or Replacing the Rear Squeegee Blades 76
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SIDE SQUEEGEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing Side Squeegee Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SQUEEGEE (OPTION) 79
Replacing Side Scrub Brush Squeegee Blade 79
SKIRTSANDSEALS........................80
Scrub Deck Front Skirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Scrub Deck Rear Skirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
HopperVacuumSeal .....................81
Cover Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
BRAKES..................................82
Service Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
ParkingBrake............................82
Adjusting the Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
TIRES....................................83
Changing Solid Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
FrontTires..............................83
Rear Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
SENSING SWITCHES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adjusting the Neutral Sensing Switch . . . . . . . . . 84
Neutral Sensing Switch Adjustment: . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adjusting the Nautilus Reverse Sensing Switch 85
Nautilus Reverse Sensing Switch Adjustment: 86
COVERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seat Mount Adjustment:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
SOLUTION DELIVERY BAR & FILTER SYSTEM 88
Solution Delivery Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SolutionFilter............................88
TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 89
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . 96
WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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FEATURES
FEATURES
AIR-MOVING SYSTEM
• Internal sound insulation on vacuum impeller
ERGONOMICS SYSTEM
• Roomy, open operator compartment for extra comfort
• Toe operated parking brake
• Adjustable, high-back seat
• Power steering and tilt steering wheel
• Unparalleled maintenance accessibility, hinged sides
and covers require no tools.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
• Protection for both auxiliary and propulsion pumps
using separate 100 mesh suction strainer
• Hydraulic reservoir equipped with site gauge and dip
stick for uid level check and replacement
• Hydraulic lter equipped with color coded pressure
gauge to indicate lter replacement
DRIVE-TRAIN SYSTEM
• Industrial liquid-cooled engine
• Heavy-duty radiator & Tri-phase air cleaner
• Hydraulics protection package
• 4-Core Radiator
CHASSIS SYSTEM
• Massive One-Piece, unitized 7ga, 0.188 in (0,48 cm)
thick steel frame
• Soft-ride tires
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FEATURES
LOWER EMISSIONS
All gas and LP engines meet EPA and CARB specications
and have catalyst mufers. Diesel operation is available,
bio-diesel fuel can be used in Kubota engines.
SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT
Orange machines are highly visible to others in the
workplace, simple controls reduce operator error. Machine is
equipped with a horn and an effective braking system. Some
Safety Options available are: Overhead Guard, Backup
Alarm, Safety Lights, and Fire Extinguisher.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operators must read and understand this manual before
operating or maintaining this machine.
Do not operate this machine in ammable or explosive
areas.
This machine is designed solely for removing dirt, dust and
debris in an outdoor or indoor environment. PowerBoss does
not recommend using this machine in any other capacity.
The following information indicate a potential hazard to the
operator and equipment. Read this manual carefully and
be aware when these conditions can exist. Take necessary
steps to locate all safety devices on the machine and train
the personnel operating the machine. Report any machine
damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not use machine
if it is not in proper operating condition.
FOR SAFETY DURING OPERATION
Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while machine is
in operation.
Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate
properly. All covers, doors and latches must be in place,
closed and fastened before use.
During operation, attention should be paid to other persons
in the work area and especially if small children are present.
Components can cause an explosion when operated near
explosive materials or vapor. Do not operate this machine
near ammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels,
grain dust, etc.
Store or park this machine on a level surface only. To prevent
unauthorized use, machine should be stored or parked with
the parking brake set and the key removed.
This machine is designed for level operation only. Do not
operate on ramps or inclines greater than 14 degrees (24.9%
grade).
This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dusts.
Use caution when moving this machine into areas that are
below freezing temperatures.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING
THE MACHINE
Stop on level surface, set parking brake and turn off
machine.
Disconnect the power to the machine when servicing.
Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, or
sleeves when working on machine.
Avoid contact with battery acid. Battery acid can cause
burns. When working on or around batteries, wear protective
clothing and safety glasses. Remove metal jewelry. Do not
lay tools or metal objects on top of battery.
Authorized personnel must perform repairs and
maintenance. Use PowerBoss supplied replacement parts.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Five symbols are used throughout this manual to emphasize
various levels of safety information. These symbols and the
meaning of each are listed below.
DANGER
To warn of immediate hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death
WARNING
To warn of hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
To warn of hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in minor personal injury.
ATTENTION!
To warn of practices which could result in extensive
equipment damage.
NOTE: To direct your attention to important equipment
information or special instructions for
preventing damage to equipment
Symbols at the top of the list are the strongest warnings.
However, all symbols represent important information which
should be observed to protect you and others from harm and
injury, and to prevent damage to the equipment.

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SAFETY DECALS
Decals directly attached to various parts of the unit are highly
visible safety reminders which should be read and observed.
Make sure the decals are replaced if they become illegible or
damaged.
Safety decals located in the Operator compartment area:
#3342264: #3301854: #715967:
(Read
Manual)
SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety decals located on the outside of the machine:
#3342650 #715963 #3342978
(Hot Surface)
(Pinch Point)
Safety Decal on inside of Recovery Tank Cover:
#715965
Safety decals on inside of Main Brush Side Doors:
#715968

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Safety decals located in the Engine compartment area:
#3301730: #3301733:
Safety decals located in Fuel Tank area:
#715953: #715949:
#3342971:
SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety decals located in Hydraulic Reservoir area:
#715966: #715023:

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SAFETY INFORMATION
BASIC POWERBOSS® SAFETY
PowerBoss® scrubbers should never be operated unless:
1. The operator is trained and authorized to operate
the equipment and,
2. The equipment is functioning correctly.
Malfunctioning equipment should be removed from
service.
DANGER
Keep cigarettes, matches and all other ame sources
away from the machine. Gasoline, LP Gas, and diesel
fuels are highly ammable. Lead acid batteries
are equally dangerous due to the highly explosive
hydrogen gas they emit.
WARNING
Do not operate an LPG powered scrubber when any
component in the fuel system is malfunctioning or
leaking.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, make sure that:
* You have read and understood this User Manual
* You are securely seated in the operator’s seat.
* The parking brake is engaged.
* The directional control pedal is in neutral.
* The throttle is in idle.
* Hydraulic controls are in the OFF position.
WARNING
During operation:
* Keep your hands and body clear of moving parts,
especially when the bumper is partially or fully
raised.
* Make sure others in the area stay clear of the
machine, equipment, and moving parts.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
When leaving the scrubber unattended:
* Place the controls in the OFF position.
* Set the parking brake.
* Shut off the engine.
* Remove the key.
WARNING
When servicing or repairing the fuel system:
* Work in a properly ventilated area, do not smoke or
allow an open ame near the fuel system.
* Never bypass safety components unless you are
testing them.
* Never bypass the fuel lter lock, except when
testing them (and always reconnect them after
testing).
* Wear gloves to disconnect the tank coupling.
WARNING
During cleaning and maintenance:
* Always stop the engine and set the parking brake
before servicing.
* Never use detergents or cleansers that are
ammable or combustible.
* Never inate a pneumatic tire without using a safety
gage.
* Do not attempt any impeller adjustment unless you
have shut off the engine. Never place your hands
near the intake hoses or inlet when the engine is
running.
* Always engage the bumper safety arm before
servicing the hopper. Do not rely on the gas struts to
keep the bumper raised.
* Never test for hydraulic hose leaks using your hand
or any other part of your body. High pressure leaks
can be very dangerous and should only be checked
using a piece or paper.

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WARNING
Replace any defective safety components before
operating the scrubber.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the bumper in the raised position.
Driving with the bumper raised increases the risk of
damaging the bumper and other hazards.
CAUTION
Travel slowly on grades.
CAUTION
Place a block or chock behind the wheels when
parking on inclines.
CAUTION
Use special care when traveling on wet surfaces.
CAUTION
Observe all proper procedures for operation and
maintenance of the unit, as outlined in this manual.
CAUTION
Remain alert at all times to people and equipment in
and around your area of operation.
ATTENTION!
Never push or tow this machine faster than 1 mph (1,6
km/h).
ATTENTION!
Engage tow valve before towing or pushing.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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MACHINE OPERATION
OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The right dark gray portion of the instrument panel contains
the engine function switches and indicators.
The left light gray portion of the instrument panel contains
the scrubbing function switches and indicators.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located to the right of the
steering column and is used to start and stop the
engine.
THROTTLE / GLOW PLUG SWITCH
The LPG and gasoline machines have a two speed
throttle switch with idle, operating selection. The
diesel machine has three position throttle with, glow
plug, idle and operating selections. The throttle
is located to the right of the steering column and
adjusts the engine speed.
• The glow plug selection activates the glow plugs.
• The throttle should be in the IDLE position when
starting the engine and immediately before shutdown.
• The operating position should be used during
operation to ensure proper brush speed.
MURPHY SWITCH
Only on the Diesel machines, the Murphy switch is a
automatic diesel shutdown that occurs if the oil pressure is
too low, below 5 psi (34 kPa), and/or the water temperature
is too high, above 200°F (93.3°C). To restart the engine,
press and hold the Murphy switch while turning the ignition
switch. This will action will reset and clear the error code.
Auto shutdown will continue if the oil pressure remains low or
the water temperature is to high.
LIGHT SWITCH
The light switch is located on the left side of the
operator compartment. It operates the head lights
and tail lights.
HORN BUTTON
The horn is activated by pressing the horn button
which is located to the right of the steering
column below the throttle switch.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The gasoline and diesel models are equipped
with a fuel gauge. The gauge is located in the
upper left of the steering column. This gauge
indicates the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
LPG machines do not have this gauge.
MACHINE OPERATION