If repair or maintenance work is per- common sense. . use of the X Ride 28, or uses beyond or formed on the X Ride 28, Minuteman The user's own safety, as well as the inconsistent with the X Ride’s intended...
Introduction Disclaimer: event that technical or typographical er- Minuteman disclaims liability for any rors exist in this manual, Minuteman re- Valid as of: June 2009 personal injury, property, or other dam- serves the right to make changes to ages of any nature whatsoever, wheth- subsequent editions of this manual Minuteman International Inc.
Any damage that failure to maintain and service your is the responsibility of the delivery carri- X Ride 28 in accordance with its proper er who should be notified immediately. use may void the warranty. In this re- gard, any maintenance work must be Minuteman International Inc.
Safety Information Safety Information Safety and Warning Symbols All paragraphs in this manual referring to your personal safety, the safety of your machine and the environment pro- tection are attributed one of the follow- ing warning symbols: Safety Symbols Description WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.
28 unit in their entirety before opera- struction plates be replaced. tion. These materials contain valu- • The X Ride 28 is designed for indoor able information regarding the safe use only. Store machine indoors. operation of the machine. Minute-...
Accordingly, or materials are stored or have for later disposal. use of the X Ride 28 where fire been spilled. Use of the X Ride Liquid residue remaining on the or explosion hazards may exist...
Safety Information Maintenance Precautions • Before commencing operation of the • Maintenance and repairs must be machine, check for obvious signs of performed by qualified personnel loose parts, potential conditions in- only. Maintain adjustments on ma- dicative of malfunctions, etc. Any chine pursuant to specifications not- signs of potential problems must be ed in the service manual.
• Observe all operating, use, and safe- System Precautions standards and government regula- ty instructions provided by the appro- The X Ride 28 operates on ei- tions, if any. priate battery manufacturer. ther lead acid or AGM batter- • The electrical system of the machine Used batteries must be han- ies.
Safety Information Cleaning Solution Use and Never dispose of the contents Disposal Precautions of the machine's recovery tank • Only cleaning agents / detergents outdoors or into stormwater suitable for automatic machines (low systems or basins! foaming) should be used in the X Ride 28.
The following safety and information la- bels are legibly attached to the ma- chine. Replace missing or illegible labels immediately. Minuteman nameplate (Fig. 1/1) Machine identification number (Fig. 1/2) Water temp warning (Fig. 1/5) Recovery tank drain hose (Fig. 2/1)
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Safety Information General information (Fig. 1/4) A = Read and observe the instruction manual B = Maximum incline is 2 % C = Do not clean the machine by means of high-pressure cleaning equipment Fig.1 Fig.2...
Operating and Indicating Elements 3 Operating and Indicating Elements Operating Panel 1 Direction selector 2 LED indicator - Forward 3 Battery / Fault gauge 4 Horn - push button 5 Key switch 6 LED indicator - Reverse 7 Interim Clean mode 8 Restorative Cleanmode 9 Off Aisle Wand mode 10 Mode selector...
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Operating and Indicating Elements Direction selector (Fig. 5/1) Mode selector(Fig. 5/10) Controls the direction in which the X Selects the operating mode of the ma- Ride 28 will move when the accelerator chine. pedal is activated. The arrow pointing Horn (Fig. 5/4) forward the amber LED (Fig.
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Operating and Indicating Elements floor as the vacuum motor turns on pull- ing the dirty solution water from the vac- uum shoes into the recovery tank. If the machine stops moving and the direction Off Aisle Wand mode(Fig. 5/9) selector is switched to reverse, the Interim Clean mode(Fig.
Operating and Indicating Elements At the Machine 1 Seat adjustment lever 2 Solution tank fill port 3 Solution Filter 4 Solution drain hose 5 Solution level sight gauge 6 Recovery drain hose 7 Recovery tank lid 8 Float Shut off Fig.6...
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Operating and Indicating Elements Seat adjustment lever (Fig. 6/1) Suction filter (Fig. 6/8) Use this lever to adjust the seat forward This filter protects the vacuum motor or backward. from water and debris. Solution tank fill port (Fig. 6/2) The solution tank is filled through this 1 1 1 1 port.
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Operating and Indicating Elements Cylindrical brush hub (Fig. 7/1) This hub (both sides) can be removed to access the cylindrical brushes. The cylindrical brushes may be easily re- moved without tools. Fig.7...
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Operating and Indicating Elements Off aisle wand tool The X Ride 28 is equipped with a ready- to-use built-in off-aisle wand system for use in hard to reach areas. Switch to the off-aisle wand mode (Fig. 5/9), then connect the wand as shown and it is ready to use.
First Operation First Operation and tanks must be free from any Start Machine leakage or damage. Proceed with the following to set the Instruction 2. Install brushes - see maintenance machine to operating mode: Only persons trained by qualified Min- chapter.
First Operation Operation chine forward in a straight line over- diately empty the recovery 1. Switch on the machine. lapping each path by 2 to 3 inches. tank. 2. Select one of the five available modes using the mode selector (Fig. Start moving machine immedi- 7.
First Operation The battery/ fault gauge (Fig. Stop Machine 6. Clean the machine. 5/3) will flash to signal that the To stop cleaning, select the transport machine is almost out of pow- mode (Fig. 5/13). This will automatically Do not clean the electrical er.
First Operation Transporting the machine To transport the machine, turn the key switch ON, select the transport mode, select forward or reverse, activate the accelerator pedal to start movement. Tie-down points When transporting on a vehicle or trail- er, the machine has to be secured. Tie the machine down firmly by using the front foot steps (Fig.
Operation Operation Method of Operation General 5.1.1 Brush Deck Brush deck (Fig. 10/1) automatically lowers when traveling with a cleaning mode selected. The brushes rotate and solution supply switches on automati- cally. When the machine stops, brushes and solution supply switch off automati- cally.
The battery compartment contains three 12-volt batteries connected in se- ries (Fig. 10/8). The recommended bat- tery is: AGM 234 Ah (Minuteman P/N 956748) 5.1.5 Drive motor The drive motor (Fig. 10/7) features dy- namic braking as well as an electro- magnetic parking brake.
Technical Data Technical Data Cylindrical brush deck Machine length Machine height Working width Surface performance theoretical 9060 ft²/h m²/h Service voltage Nominal power drive motor Nominal power vacuum motor 650x2 W 650x2 W Nominal power brush motor 2x600 W 2x600 W Number of brushes Qty.
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Technical Data Noise emission The sound pressure level measured under maximum conditions of use (LwA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: 83dB (A) 83dB The sound pressure level measured (at the ear of the driver) under normal condi- tions of use (LpA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: 72dB (A) 72dB Measurement inaccuracy (KpA):...
(every 250 hours of operation) bility of the machine Compliance with the recommended To be performed by qualified personnel The Minuteman System Maintenance is maintenance work will ensure that you of authorized Minuteman Service structured in separate modules and always have a reliable machine...
Maintenance and Care Maintenance Document Handing over System Maintenance I System Maintenance II System Maintenance I 125 operating hours 250 operating hours 375 operating hours Upgrade Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Test drive Handing over to the customer Instruction carried out on: carried out on: carried out on:...
Maintenance and Care Maintenance Schedule System Maintenance Customer Maintenance intervals must be performed by the customer/operator. Interval To be performed daily weekly Fill solution tank and proceed to chemical agent dosage Charge batteries Check brush deck and clean if required Check vacuum shoe and clean if required Clean tank lid seal of the recovery tank Empty recovery tank.
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance I The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minuteman Service workshop. Interval To be performed every 125 hours of operation Check battery charger Check tank lid seal of the recovery tank and replace if required...
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance II The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minuteman Service workshop. Interval To be performed every 250 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance I Inspect steering damages and bearing slackness and replace if required...
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance S (Safety check) The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minuteman Service workshop at least once a year. Interval To be performed every 500 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance II...
Maintenance and Care Battery Systems 1 Battery gauge 2 Recovery tank 3 Battery connector 4 Batteries 5 Safety latch 6 Support strap 7 Battery layout/connection Handling and changing the batteries may be performed only by maintenance staff. Fig.11...
In case it is intended to machine operation and control batteries. change the type of battery the charger hazards (especially on inclined has to be adjusted only by Minuteman 7.4.4 Remove Batteries surfaces) and related personal contract workshops. 1. Park machine on level ground.
Maintenance and Care 7.5.1 Fill solution tank Fill solution tank (Fig. 12/1) before work or as required. Park machine on level ground. Open fill port (Fig. 12/4) and fill tank up to the maximum (1/1 marker) on 7.5.3 Solution Filter the sight gauge (Fig.
Maintenance and Care Recovery tank 2. Open tank lid (Fig.13/4) of the 7.6.3 Clean Suction Filter recovery tank. Check suction filter (Fig. 13/3) at daily 3. Take drain hose (Fig. 13/2) from intervals and clean if required. The 1 Recovery tank holder and empty recovery tank suction filter can be easily removed by 2 Drain hose...
Maintenance and Care Pump Tank In-line Filter Maintenance The Solution Tank Filter (B) should be cleaned regularly. To remove, turn the Shut-off Valve (C) closed by turning it clockwise. Next, twist the Filter Cap (A) counter-clockwise and pull the filter out to clean.
Maintenance and Care 7.9 Vacuum Shoes 7.9.1 Removal The dual vacuum shoes are designed 1. With the vacuum shoes in the raised to extract soiled solution from the position, turn key switch “off”. carpet. The plastic vacuum shoe lips 2. Remove vacuum shoe locking minimize damage to carpet and bracket from left side of machine by flooring.
Worn brushes Rotate or replace brushes Wrong brush or cleaning chemical Consult Minuteman Debris caught on scrub brushes Remove debris Moving machine too fast Slow down Low battery charge Recharge batteries...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Solution tank empty Fill solution tank Inadequate solution flow or no solution to the floor Solution lines, valves, filter or spray jets Flush lines, and clean solution filter and clogged spray jets. Solution solenoid valve Clean or replace valve Machine does not run Operator seat safety switch...
Minuteman International, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that the product is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use. Minuteman will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals. All warranty claims must be submitted through and approved by factory authorized repair stations.
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Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
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