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MARSH MASTER
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COAST MACHINERY, LLC
10012 UMBEHAGEN LANE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
225.753.1323
http://www.marshmaster.com
Rev. 7/14/2015

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  • Page 1 MARSH MASTER OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL COAST MACHINERY, LLC 10012 UMBEHAGEN LANE BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 225.753.1323 http://www.marshmaster.com Rev. 7/14/2015...
  • Page 2 It contains instructions for the safe operation, use, and servicing of the machine. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change. Coast Machinery, LLC reserves the right to modify specifications or design, and to upgrade its equipment at any time as part of a continuing process of refinement.

  • Page 3: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    LABOR WARRANTY For one (1) full year from date of delivery, Coast Machinery, LLC, at its option, will repair, pay for outside service, or pay the customer straight time for the particular warranted repairs.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⚠ The following symbol is used throughout this WARNING! manual as indicated to warn of hazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! personal injury or death. ⚠  Machine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage WARNING! or asphyxiation can result.

  • Page 5: Operator Qualifications

    SAFETY The Marsh Master is an amphibious track vehicle designed for wetland terrain. It should not be used in rocky, hard terrain. It is a powerful machine that should be operated and maintained with respect and caution. Misuse or carelessness can result in serious personal injury, damage to the machine, or both.
  • Page 6  Do not start or stop the machine abruptly. Bring the machine to a smooth stop by moving the control levers slowly.  Extra caution should be taken when loading or unloading the Marsh Master from the trailer or when operating on steep, slick surfaces such as slimy boat ramps. On steep, hard surfaces, the machine may lose traction and slide.

  • Page 7: Load Capacity

    LOAD CAPACITY Marsh Master load limits can vary depending on model, components and special options. Therefore, each Marsh Master is equipped with a metal data plate on the driver’s side console panel that has the load capacity stamped on it for that particular unit. The machine also has metal tags on the upper square tubing of the cab above the driver’s head and in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 8 The decks are intended to be used as a walking platform or a seating surface (See Operations section for instructions on rear passenger seating). Never transport materials on the rear decks or allow rear passengers to stand on the decks while the machine is in motion. In a situation when a large amount of material must be transported to the jobsite, we recommend using a large John boat hull, airboat hull, barge-type skid or multiple machines.
  • Page 9 TEST PROCEDURE PRIOR TO WELDING, CUTTING OR DRILLING PONTOON POTENTIAL HAZARD: Marsh Master pontoons are sealed chambers, and the possibility for an explosive mixture to be present exists. This mixture can be caused by a generation of methane gas or a fuel such as gasoline or diesel fuel entering the pontoon through a crack. ⚠...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION Your Marsh Master is specifically designed for wetland terrain. It is not intended for use on hard terrains such as upland clay, gumbo mud, rock, cement, ice, frozen ground, or gravel. The suspension system is rigid and depends upon soft terrain for cushion. Rock and gravel can severely damage the wheels, sprockets, and other track components and should be avoided.
  • Page 11 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER SEATING All operators and passengers must be seated before operating the machine. The standing position can contribute to a loss of balance of the operator and/or passengers if they are not adequately prepared for the machine’s movement. Also, the standing position raises the center of gravity, reducing the stability of the machine.
  • Page 12 ⚠ ALWAYS MOVE THE LEVERS SLOWLY.NEVER JERK WARNING! THEM FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! FORWARD. DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PASSENGERS COULD OCCUR. Control Lever Lockout THROTTLE The throttle controls the engine speed. Normal operating speed ranges between 1800 to 2200 RPM.

  • Page 13: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL ENGINE HOUR METER The engine hour meter records the number of hours the machine has been operated. This information is useful in determining when to service the machine. It is located on the tachometer. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Engine Oil Pressure Gauge registers the engine oil pressure.

  • Page 14: Fuel Gauge

    FUEL GAUGE Fuel level indicator. It is important to keep clean fuel in system and never allow fuel system to run dry. Allowing a diesel to run dry will require priming the engine. See engine section for instructions on priming and bleeding the injection system.
  • Page 15 PROCEDURE FOR STARTING DIESEL  Pull throttle lever all the way back.  Turn key to on position. Glow plug, oil pressure, and battery lights will illuminate.  When glow plug light goes off (about 7 seconds on cold start), push override button down, and turn the key to the start position.
  • Page 16 LOADING & UNLOADING THE BUGGY  Make sure that the tilt-pin has been removed from the trailer.
  • Page 17  Always run the machine at idle when loading and unloading the machine.  The Marsh Master is equipped with a four point tie down system. o Always cross over the straps.  We recommend that you DO NOT use a trailer with steel ramps o There is very little friction between the aluminum cleats and the steel ramps.

  • Page 18: Entering Water

    PROCEDURES FOR AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION ENTERING WATER Entering water must be performed with CAUTION. The pontoons should always be checked prior to operating in water. See section for Pontoon Maintenance in this manual. The operator must select a suitable entry point that allows the machine to go straight down the bank.

  • Page 19: Operating In Water

    OPERATING IN WATER Once in the water, the operator should continue to use extreme caution. Running the tracks will propel the Marsh Master through the water. There is a natural tendency to run the tracks at a fast speed to try and swim the machine faster. Running the tracks quickly will not make the machine swim faster;...
  • Page 20 EXITING WATER Exiting from water must be performed with CAUTION. The operator should select a suitable exit position where both tracks leave the water at the same time, and the machine climbs straight up the bank. The load should be lightened before climbing the bank, and the machine should be operated at very slow speeds.
  • Page 21 OPERATION PROCEDURES FOR CLIMBING OR DESCENDING A STEEP GRADE Climbing or descending a steep grade must be performed with EXTREME CAUTION. The grade should not exceed a 35 maximum angle. If travelling along the side of a hill, the maximum angle is 25. The tracks should be positioned to go straight up or down the grade.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING A THROWN TRACK HOW TO AVOID THROWING A TRACK When traveling through heavy brush, or stump-filled areas, track very slowly, take as direct a path as possible, and turn very slowly if necessary. This type of environment provides many obstacles that you will either have to climb over or straddle.
  • Page 23 Avoid turning the machine sharply when ascending, descending, or running along a side hill, ditch bank, or uneven ground. Turn slowly to avoid plowing the downhill track. HOW TO REALIGN A THROWN TRACK  Using a 1-5/16” wrench, loosen the bearing take-up nuts to allow as much slack as possible in the belts.
  • Page 24  Use procedure for adjusting track tension found in the maintenance section of this manual once the track is realigned. Recommended tools to bring on every trip:  High-lift jack  3’ x 3’ plywood for jack  Two 1-5/16” wrenches ...
  • Page 25 AUXILIARY TOOL CIRCUITS LOW-FLOW AUXILIARY CIRCUIT All MM-2 models come standard with a 6-8 gpm auxiliary tool circuit for running ancillary open center hydraulic tools. This tool circuit will produce approximately 7 gpm at 2000 rpm. Tools are to be attached using the quick connects located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the buggy.
  • Page 26 HIGH-FLOW AUXILIARY CIRCUIT Marsh Master C models come with a 15-25 gpm high-flow tool circuit. This circuit will produce approximately 22 gpm at 2000 rpm. The quick connects for the high-flow circuit are located on the same manifold as the standard low-flow quick connects. For MM-2C models with the 3-point hitch, the high-flow circuit is primarily set up for the use of the Cutter.
  • Page 27  Bring the engine speed up to 1800-2200 rpm. o As engine speed comes up, you will see the hydraulic pressure rise on the cutter gauge. o It will level out at 500-800 psi depending upon fluid temperature.  The relief is set at 3500 psi, but do not let it run continuously if it reaches this point. The MM-2C-LH model does not have a 3-point hitch;...

  • Page 28: Winch Operation

    WINCH OPERATION The Marsh Master is equipped with a Superwinch hydraulic winch. Read and familiarize yourself with the Superwinch manual before using the winch.  The valve to control the winch is located on the front passenger side of the cab. o Pull out and lift up to reel the winch cable in.
  • Page 29 The winch has 10,000 lb. of pulling force. This force is typically more than sufficient to handle the task at hand. However, in extreme situations such as winching up a steep bank or if the machine is stuck badly, the use of a snatch block may be necessary. A snatch block will essentially double the pulling force of the winch.
  • Page 30 ⚠ THE WINCH IS VERY POWERFUL, AND CAN SEVERELY WARNING! INJURE ANY BODY PART THAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE SPOOL OR OTHER MOVING PARTS. USE A TOOL, SUCH SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! AS THE HANDLE OF A HAMMER, TO KNOCK THE CABLE TO THE SIDE.

  • Page 31: Emergency Towing

    EMERGENCY TOWING The Marsh Masters can be towed short distances in case of extreme emergency.  Locate by-pass valve on each side of hydraulic pump. This is the bolt with a hole through the head. (See Sundstrand manual for details). ...
  • Page 32 Are the operator and passengers wearing life jackets when operating in or near water? Is machine equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit? (Not supplied by Coast Machinery) Is the operator familiar with operating and safety procedures related to use of the winch?

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DAILY PROCEDURES  Check Engine Oil  Check Hydraulic Fluid  Check Radiator Fluid  Check Radiator for Restricted Air Flow  Clean Air Intake Screens  Check Fuel Level  Grease Track Bearings: 2 front on each track ...

  • Page 34: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TRACK BOLTS BOLT SIZE: 5/16” – 18 X 1 3/4” TORQUE: 100 in.-lb. -with Blue Loctite #242 Material: Stainless Steel SPROCKET BOLTS BOLT SIZE: ½” – 13 X 7-7/8” –with Red Loctite #271 TORQUE: 40 ft. lb. Material: Stainless Steel CONTROL ROD BOLTS BOLT SIZE: ¼”...

  • Page 35: Service Points

    SERVICE POINTS Outside Front Track Bearing Daily Inside Front Track Bearing Daily Control Linkages-Grease Monthly Lubricate with Light 3 in 1 Oil Monthly. Rear Shaft Filled Halfway with 30 Weight Oil...
  • Page 36 Engine radiator must be kept clean to prevent engine from overheating.
  • Page 37 TEST PROCEDURE PRIOR TO WELDING, CUTTING OR DRILLING PONTOON POTENTIAL HAZARD: Marsh Master pontoons are sealed chambers, and the possibility for an explosive mixture to be present exists. This mixture can be caused by a generation of methane gas or a fuel such as gasoline or diesel fuel entering the pontoon through a crack. ⚠...
  • Page 38 PONTOON MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO CHECK PONTOONS FOR LEAKS  Turn off engine.  Locate drain plug at bottom outside edge of pontoon.  Remove plug using a 1 1/16” socket with breaker bar, and allow any water to drain. o Air inside the pontoon will expand, especially on a warm day. o If air rushes out when the plug is pulled, then the pontoon is leak free.
  • Page 39  Using Loctite #545 thread sealant, reinstall the pontoon drain plug. Do not over tighten. ⚠ EXPLOSION HAZARD: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING! COULD OCCUR IF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES ACCUMULATE IN THE PONTOON CHAMBER, AND A SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! SOURCE OF IGNITION PENETRATES THE PONTOON.

  • Page 40: Track Maintenance

    TRACK MAINTENANCE Two items are required to keep the Marsh Master tracks properly maintained. 1) Proper belt tension/alignment 2) Proper bearing lubrication. Poor bearing lubrication will result in short bearing life. CHECKING TRACK TENSION Method 1: Primary Test  Place jack at jack plate. Jack up one side of machine until the track is off the ground.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Track Tension

    ADJUSTING TRACK TENSION  To adjust the track tension, you must first unlock the bearing take-up nuts by loosening the lead nut (the one farthest to the front).  With the lead nut out of the way, loosen or tighten the other nut to obtain the correct track tension, as noted in the previous section.
  • Page 42  Apply blue Loctite #242 to the threads of the drive lugs, not the bolts.  Install the cleat, tightening the bolts to 100 in.-lb. OTHER TRACK MAINTENANCE ITEMS INCLUDE: Check periodically for loose bolts or broken or bent cleats. Replace or repair immediately. Remove any wire, fishing line, grass, or other materials, which wind up on the sprocket shafts.
  • Page 43 VENTED BOGEY TUBES CHECKING BOGEY TUBES  Jack the machine up until the track is off the ground.  Grab each wheel, pulling upward. o If the shaft moves, then it is a bad tube. o If the bogey tube moves, the mounting bolts are either loose or have come out. NOTE: A bad bogey tube will squeak BOGEY TUBE SERVICE PROCEDURE Required every 500 hours...
  • Page 44  Once the oil has drained, refasten the bottom plugs using Loctite #545 thread sealant, and discard the used oil.  Insert the Alemite fitting into the end of the shaft where the plug was. o Napa part #715-1016 o Coast part #SPNL-0227 ...
  • Page 45 PROCEDURE TO REPLACE DRIVE SPROCKETS  Using the jack plate at the center of the buggy, raise the buggy so that the tracks are clear off the ground, and clear of any other objects.  Move the track until the front of the center belt is in line with the winch. ...
  • Page 46  Start the engine, and run the track backwards to clear the rear sprocket. ⚠ WARNING! THE TRACKS ARE HEAVY AND WILL FALL RAPIDLY! SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR!  Under the seat on the side opposite of the track you are working on, look for the 5/8” hex head bolt with a pinhole midway down the length of the pump.
  • Page 47  Once the bolts are through the sprocket, coat the full length of the threads with red Loctite #271  Put the nylock nuts and washers back on the bolts and torque to 40 ft.-lb.  Lay the front end of the tracks back on the front idler shaft ...
  • Page 48  Once all of the bolts have been run down through the belt, remove the C-clamps.  Run the track forward so that the drive lugs can be reassembled in the gap between the track and the pontoon at the front of the buggy. ...

  • Page 49: Controls Adjustment

    CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT The controls may need adjustment after the machine has been run for many hours. Over time, the steering may veer to the left or right. This change can be caused by worn spools in the drive pump. The veering may also be a result of loose engine or pump mounting bolts.
  • Page 50 Follow the procedure below to adjust the neutral band and make the machine track straight: 1. Before adjusting the controls, make sure that there is ample room for the machine to sway from side to side, and front to back. 2.
  • Page 51 17. Repeat steps 2-16, omitting steps 4 and 9, until the measurements from step 12 are the same. a. Do not erase the marks once the final adjustment has been made. 18. Move the square to the right side, and apply steps 2, 4-11 to the right lever.
  • Page 52 ENGINE-VM 754 TE3 Check engine oil daily. Change engine oil and filter every 300 hours. (See enclosed parts manual) TO CHANGE OIL AND FILTER  Run the engine at idle for 5-10 minutes to allow the oil to thin out. ...
  • Page 53 PRIMING AN ENGINE THAT HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL  Turn the fuel primer knob counter clockwise to free the pump.  Crack the 10mm bleeder on the engine’s secondary filter head.  Pump the primer until all the air bubbles are gone and clear fuel is coming out. ...
  • Page 54 ENGINE/HYDRAULIC OIL COOLING AKG RADIATOR/OIL COOLER SCREEN The AKG radiator/oil cooler is a single unit that houses two cooling systems. These two systems cool the engine and the hydraulic oil. The unit is located at the rear of the engine compartment. It is critical that air is allowed to flow through the fins of this device with minimal resistance.
  • Page 55 The hydraulic fan also has a reversing feature for blowing out the radiator. This feature is critical when running or cutting in dry reeds such as phragmites. To put the fan in reverse:  Lower the engine speed to idle. o The engine speed may need to be slightly above idle for some machines to fully switch from forward to reverse.

  • Page 56: Hydraulic System

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic system requires very little maintenance. It is very important to keep the hydraulic fluid clean, and check the reservoir periodically for proper fluid level. The fluid level should be maintained at the full mark on the dipstick. Use Mobil DTE 25M ISO VG46 Hydraulic Oil or equal. Change the hydraulic filters every 300 hours, and change the hydraulic oil and filter at 900 hours.
  • Page 57  Put selector valve handle in down position. o Valve is located on front of driver’s seat.  Crank engine and let idle. o The hydraulic pump will pump fluid into the bucket at a rate of 3-4 gpm. o Stop the engine as necessary, and switch the bucket with the second one. ...
  • Page 58 DRIVE SYSTEM FILTRATION When a component of the hydraulic drive system fails or is opened, there is a high risk of contamination. The smallest amount of contamination can diminish the performance of the machine or cause premature failure. In a closed loop system, it is essential to pre-filter the fluid to re-establish its proper cleanliness.

  • Page 59: Ordering Repair Parts

    ORDERING REPAIR PARTS (1-800-827-5320) The components used on the Marsh Master have been carefully selected for performance, reliability, and safety. Use only Coast Machinery or equivalent replacement parts. WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE FURNISH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:  Machine Type ...

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