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Armadillo 10X Series
Models:
Gasoline, LP & Diesel
PowerBoss, Inc.
A Member Of The Hako Group
PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11
Armadillo 10X Sweeper PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11
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PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2011

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  • Page 1 User Manual Armadillo 10X Series Models: Gasoline, LP & Diesel PowerBoss, Inc. A Member Of The Hako Group PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11 Armadillo 10X Sweeper PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11 Page 1 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2011...
  • Page 2 PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of the now industry standard for sweepers. PowerBoss takes great pride in offering the most dependable, reliable and best value in industrial power sweepers and sweeper / scrubbers. We set the standard. Our Publishing Department would like to hear from you. If you see any errors, omissions or something that needs clarification in this Spare Parts Catalog please let us know.
  • Page 3 Adjacent the main broom adjustment access door. Example I.D Plate; Parts may be ordered by phone,fax or e-mail from any PowerBoss parts and service center. Before ordering parts or supplies, be sure to have your machine model number and serial number handy.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    ... . .180 ft (16.7 m high dump ... . .64 inch (162.6 cm) (rotary trash relocation) . . .yes Armadillo 10X Sweeper PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11 Page 4 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2011...
  • Page 5 T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e M a c h i n e ........2 2 PowerBoss, Inc.
  • Page 6 R e t u r n S p r i n g ........3 6 - 3 7 PowerBoss, Inc.
  • Page 7 C a b l e s ............5 1 PowerBoss, Inc.
  • Page 8 W a r r a n t y M a t r i x ..............6 7 PowerBoss, Inc.

  • Page 9: Feature

    (Two 23” OD Pneumatic Front Tires & One 21” OD Pneumatic Rear Tire) 17. Oversized Hopper with RTR™ 18. Retractable Quick-Change Side Broom 19. Multi-Level Hopper Dumping Up To 64.0" 20. Fire-in-hopper Indicator PowerBoss, Inc. Page 7 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...

  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care. Parts not manufactured by PowerBoss are covered by and subject to the warranties and/or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Minuteman International for procedures in warranty claims against these manufacturers.
  • Page 11 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. Page 9 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 12 Make sure the decals are replaced if they become illegible or dam- aged. The decal below is located in the drive compartment. Other safety decals on you machine appear on the next page. Part Number 301854 Page 10 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 13 Located at the Impeller: Part Number 301729 Located on the High Dump Hopper: Part Number 301732 Located on the Shroud of the Radiator: Part Number 301733 Page 11 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 14 Dump from ground level only. 3. When leaving the sweeper unattended: ‫٭‬ Place the controls in the OFF position. ‫٭‬ Set the parking brake. ‫٭‬ Shut off the engine. Page 12 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 15 Driving with the hopper raised reduces visibility and creates conditions for striking over- head objects, throwing the machine off-balance and other hazards. Page 13 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 16 1. Do not operate the #2 RTR lever before the #1 light illuminates. ATTENTION! 2. Never push or tow a machine faster than 6 mph. Page 14 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 17 PRESSURE The engine coolant temperature gauge registers the temperature of the ENGINE COOLANT engine coolant. Temperatures above 220°F indicate an overheating en- TEMPERATURE GAUGE gine. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 15 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 18 The parking brake is cable acti- vated. To engage the parking brake pull upward on the hand brake lever located on the left side of the front wall of the opera- tor’s compartment. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 16 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 19 When not sweeping, the side broom should remain in the RAISE position. • To lower the side broom, position the handle to the LOWER position in the handle slot. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 17 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 20 ROTARY TRASH RELOCATOR dump models. Its purpose is to increase the holding capacity of (RTR™) the debris hopper to make dumping the hopper necessary less fre- quently. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 18 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...

  • Page 21: Pre-Operation Check

    Forward: Apply pressure to the front of the directional con- trol pedal, increasing pressure to increase speed. • Reverse: Apply pressure to the rear of the pedal, increasing pressure to increase speed. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 19 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...

  • Page 22: Operating On Grade

    3. Reduce the engine speed. 4. Pull back Lever 1 to the RAISE position and hold until the bottom of the hopper is high enough to clear the top of the container. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 20 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 23 3. Pull back Lever 1 to the RAISE position and hold until Light 1 illuminates, then release. Make sure no one is in the area under or around the hopper. WARNING PowerBoss, Inc. Page 21 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 24 (.80 kilometers) or faster than one mile per hour (1.61 km). Exceeding these restrictions may cause damage to the hy- draulic system. If towing will exceed the above restrictions, the rear wheel must be raised or supported by a dolly. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 22 Copyright 2008 ®...

  • Page 25: Engine

    Never attempt to perform any service on the equipment or components until the engine is OFF, the parking WARNING brake is LOCKED, and the wheels are CHOCKED. Page 23 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 26 Check electrolyte level in battery cells and fill as needed. Clean battery top. COOLANT SYSTEM Check coolant level and fill as needed. Inspect radiator fins and clean as needed. Blow out radiator fins. Page 24 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 27 Inspect the side broom for wear and adjust as needed. Replace main and side brooms as needed. Main Broom—Bristles are 1” in length. Side Broom—Bristles are 3” in length. Page 25 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 28 Lubricate the pillow blocks supporting the dump mechanism. STEERING Lubricate steering cylinder rod ends. Lubricate steering fork assembly. Check for leaks. PARKING BRAKE Check for proper functioning and adjust as needed. Page 26 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 29 Replace as needed. Check side broom lift cable and lift cable for wear. IMPELLER Check for hydraulic fluid leaks. Page 27 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 30 Never attempt to perform any service on the equipment or components until the engine if OFF, the parking brake is WARNING LOCKED, and the wheels are CHOCKED. Page 28 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 31 Replace dust cup, being sure embossed word “top” on cup is positioned correctly (up). Tighten the ring clamp. Check the condition of intake hoses and clamps. Close engine cover. Page 29 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 32 Fuses are located in the fuse panel behind the hopper on the firewall upper right corner when facing the unit Safety Arm Must Be Engaged When Checking These Fuses CAUTION Page 30 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 33 After testing, always reconnect lock. Bypassing the fuel filter lock after testing creates a potential fire hazard. ‫װ‬ Tier compliant fuel system Refer to P.S.I Service Manual Page 31 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 34 Inspect and reconnect the hoses. Refill the radiator with coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of water and an anti-freeze with an ethylene NOTE glycol base. Page 32 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 35 Remove the used oil filter and replace with a new one. Dispose of the oil and oil filter in an approved manner. Remove the engine oil cap, add oil in the amounts listed in the engine manual, then secure the cap. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 33 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 36 Lithium Grease Dump Mechanism (2 fittings) Hood Latches & Hinges Dump Arm Pillow Block Lubrication Points Powerflex Steering Lubrication Points Indicates location of grease fittings PowerBoss, Inc. Page 34 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 37 Fluid level should be between the high and low marks on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL! DO NOT USE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUTION PowerBoss, Inc. recommends 15w-40w motor oil We Currently use EXXON XD-3 If the fluid level is not acceptable, add hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 38 Jack the rear of the machine so that the rear tire just clears the floor. Use two jack stands to support the machine. DO NOT USE A JACK ALONE TO HOLD THE WARNING MACHINE!!! PowerBoss, Inc. Page 36 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 39 Check the wheel again and adjust as needed until the wheel remains motionless. Retighten all the locking nuts and bolts. Turn the engine off and lower the machine to the floor. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 37 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 40 Allow about 45 seconds for the broom to operate, then deactivate the broom motor and raise the broom. Test time will vary according to the test surface used. NOTE Drive the machine clear of the test site. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 38 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 41 Turn the wingnut counter-clockwise to allow space for adjustment. Make a lower or higher adjustment with the knob as required. Retighten the wingnut. Repeat the main broom adjustment test to see that the broom is properly adjusted. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 39 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 42 All adjustments affect the left end of the broom.) After adjustment, tighten the retainer bolt and adjusting screws. Repeat the main broom adjustment test to see that the broom is properly adjusted. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 40 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 43 Install the retaining bolt into position and tighten with the wrench. Close and latch the left broom door. Perform a main broom adjustment test and adjust as needed. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 41 Copyright 2008 ®...

  • Page 44: Hopper

    Loosen the locknut on the threaded rod at the clevis. Turn the threaded rod in or out to set the side broom in the maximum raised position. Secure the cable adjustment by tightening the locknut. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 42 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 45 Lift and rotate the broom until the broom retainer bar springs into the locked position. Check to make sure all thee drive pins are properly engaged. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 43 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...

  • Page 46: Parking Brake.

    Start the machine and lift the hopper. Drive away from the hopper dolly or cart. Lower the hopper. Engage the wire connections at the right side of the hopper. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 44 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 47 Install the shaker motor assembly. Install and tighten the four filter retaining screws and isolators. Hook the wire harness to the filter shaker motors. Close the hopper cover and secure the latch. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 45 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 48 After adjustment, with the hopper down, use the two adjustable stops located on the rotation plates on both sides of the hopper to establish 3½” (8.89 cm) clearance between the rear hopper entrance lip and the floor. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 46 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 49 If complete seal is not maintained, raise the high dump hopper. Do not rely upon the hydraulic cylinders to keep the hopper raised for maintenance. Always engage the safety arm before WARNING servicing the hopper. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 47 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...
  • Page 50 ½” (1.27 cm) or more above the floor, readjust it or replace it by removing the bolts on the inside of the wheel wells, installing a new seal, and securing it with the bolts. The double edge with the holes goes toward the front. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 48 Copyright 2008 ®...
  • Page 51 Loosen the jam nuts at the base of the clevis. Turn the clevis clockwise three or four complete turns. Tighten the jam nuts and re-install the clevis ends onto the bar. Adjust the knurled handle on the parking brake lever. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 49 Copyright 2008 ®...

  • Page 52: Tire

    CHANGING PNEUMATIC TIRES Changing pneumatic tires must be performed in a safety cage CAUTION and require special tools, PowerBoss, Inc. recommends that you have these tires changed by a professional tire dealer. (They are to be inflated to 110 psi.) PowerBoss, Inc.
  • Page 53 LATCHED AND HINGE MAINTENANCE Latches and hinges should be inspected after every 500 hours of use. Retighten and oil if necessary. CABLES Inspect all cables for wear every 500 hours. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 51 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Fuel tank and lines are Open shut-off valve slowly covered with frost. to ¼ open, start. Defective vacuum lock-off. Replace or repair. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 52 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 55 Tires skidding from contact Clean tires or drive through with oil or grease. a solvent absorbing substance. Wheels jammed. Clear jam. Low hydraulic fluid level. Add hydraulic fluid. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 53 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 56 Brushes do not turn or turn Hydraulic system problem: See Hydraulics System ⇒ very slowly. motor Problems in this section. ⇒ control valve ⇒ gear pump ⇒ relief valve PowerBoss, Inc. Page 54 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...

  • Page 57: Impeller.

    Replace. Poor seal with vacuum Visually check and adjust, if gasket. necessary. Sweeper unit leaving debris. Hopper full. Dump hopper. Broom(s) out of adjustment. Adjust. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 55 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 58 • lower. control valve Problems in this section. • gear pump • lift cylinder • relief valve Hopper arms binding. Lubricate or adjust arm linkage. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 56 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...

  • Page 59: Hopper Lift Cylinder Failure.

    Foreign matter in spool Remove spool and clean bore. bore. Valve seals Leaking. Replace seals. O-rings leaking. Replace o-rings Relief valve stuck open. Clean or replace relief valve. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 57 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...

  • Page 60: Hydraulic Motor Failure.

    Incorrect oil. Use recommended viscosity oil. Damage due to entry of air into Maintain correct hydraulic fluid hydraulic system. level in reservoir. Keep suction hose fittings tight.. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 58 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo...
  • Page 61 Replace defective gears. scored. Damage due to entry of air into Maintain correct hydraulic fluid hydraulic system. level in reservoir. Keep suction hose fittings tight. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 59 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 62 Clogged section filter or pump Replace filter, clear line; inlet line. change fluid in reservoir if dirty and flush system. Internal pump or motor Inspect and repair. damage. PowerBoss, Inc. Page 60 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...

  • Page 63: Your Page *

    Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your Page Thank you for your purchase of the now industry standard for sweepers. PowerBoss takes great pride in offering the most dependable, reliable and value in industrial / commercial power sweepers and sweeper / scrubbers. We set the standard.

  • Page 64: Note:

    Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: PowerBoss, Inc. Page 62 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 65 Electrical Scematic Kubota V2203 PowerBoss, Inc. Page Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100033 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/9XR & SW/9XV...
  • Page 66 Electrical Scematic GM 1.6L PowerBoss, Inc. Page Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100033 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/9XR & SW/9XV...
  • Page 67 PowerBoss, Inc. Page 65 Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 68 Hydraulic Schematic SW/10XV PowerBoss, Inc. Page Copyright 2008 ® PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08 Armadillo SW/10XV...
  • Page 69 NOTES Armadillo 10X Sweeper PB# 4100046UM Rev.* 05/11 Page 67 PowerBoss, Inc. Copyright 2011...
  • Page 70 “The Power of Clean” PowerBoss Is A Full Line Manufacturer Of Sweepers and Scrubbers For Industrial Facilities. PowerBoss,Inc 175 Anderson Street P.O. Box 1227- Aberdeen North Carolina 28315 Phone: 800-982-7141 - Fax: 1-800-277-7141 Local: 910-944-2105 Fax: 910-944-7409 e-mail:techsupport@powerboss.com A Member Of The Hako Group...

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