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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean User Manual Nautilus & Nautilus CE Rider ScrubberSweeper Models: Diesel, Gasoline, & LPG PowerBoss®, Minuteman International, Inc. A Member of the Hako Group #988749UM Rev. K 04/21...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of the new industry standard for scrubber/sweepers. PowerBoss® takes great pride in off ering the most dependable, reliable and best value in industrial power scrubbers and sweepers. We set the standard. Our Customer Service Department would like to hear from you.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Name: _____________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ Country: ____________________________________________ Type of equipment or model number: ______________________ Comments: ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Please return to: Customer Service Manager PowerBoss®, Minuteman International, Inc. 14N845 U.S. Route 20 Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 USA Phone: (800) 323-9420 Email:...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 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: •...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 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: ___________________________________...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PREFACE........2 MACHINE OPERATION .
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL SWITCHES . . . 24 OPERATING PROCEDURES....41 GREEN “ONE-TOUCH” SWITCH ....26 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DRY SWEEP ....... . . 49 Squeegee Caster Bearings .
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SQUEEGEES ......78 Rear Tires....... 88 Lowering Squeegee for Adjustment (engine off...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean FEATURES DRIVE-TRAIN SYSTEM • Industrial liquid-cooled engine AIR-MOVING SYSTEM • Heavy-duty radiator & Tri-phase air cleaner • Internal sound insulation on vacuum impeller • Hydraulics protection package • 4-Core Radiator ERGONOMICS SYSTEM • Roomy, open operator compartment for extra comfort CHASSIS SYSTEM •...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY DURING OPERATION Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while machine is IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in operation. Operators must read and understand this manual before Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate operating or maintaining this machine.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SAFETY WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING WARNING THE MACHINE To warn of hazards or unsafe practices which could Stop on level surface, set parking brake and turn off result in severe personal injury or death. machine.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SAFETY DECALS Safety decals located on the outside of the machine: Decals directly attached to various parts of the unit are highly #3342650 #715963 #3342978 visible safety reminders which should be read and observed. Make sure the decals are replaced if they become illegible or damaged.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean BASIC POWERBOSS® SAFETY WARNING PowerBoss® scrubbers should never be operated unless: Before starting the engine, make sure that: The operator is trained and authorized to operate * You have read and understood this User Manual the equipment and, * You are securely seated in the operator’s seat.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean WARNING WARNING When leaving the scrubber unattended: During cleaning and maintenance: * Place the controls in the OFF position. * Always stop the engine and set the parking brake before servicing. * Set the parking brake. * Never use detergents or cleansers that are * Shut off...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean WARNING CAUTION Replace any defective safety components before Observe all proper procedures for operation and operating the scrubber. maintenance of the unit, as outlined in this manual. CAUTION CAUTION Do not drive with the bumper in the raised position. Remain alert at all times to people and equipment in Driving with the bumper raised increases the risk of and around your area of operation.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean MACHINE OPERATION MURPHY SWITCH Only on the Diesel machines, the Murphy switch is a OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS automatic diesel shutdown that occurs if the oil pressure is too low, below 5 psi (34 kPa), and/or the water temperature The right dark gray portion of the instrument panel contains is too high, above 200°F (93.3°C).
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean CHECK FUEL SOLUTION RECOVERY ENGINE GAUGE TANK EMPTY TANK FULL LIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH ENGINE DETAIL SEE COOLANT PAGE 25 TEMPERATURE LIGHT THROTTLE / GLOW PLUG SWITCH CIRCUIT HORN BREAKER BUTTON TILT IGNITION STEERING...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean CIRCUIT BREAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR The engine oil pressure light will illuminate if the oil pressure The Circuit Breaker is located on the lower left wall drops below 7 psi (48 kPa) indicating a problem which of the operator compartment.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PEDAL TILT STEERING LEVER The directional control pedal controls the speed and direction The steering wheel can be adjusted to provide the most of the machine. It is also used for slowing the machine or comfortable position for the operator.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL CHEMICAL METERING SWITCH - OPTION SWITCHES This switch operates the Chemical Metering. CHEMICAL METERING FLOW SWITCH - OPTION The main scrubbing controls are located on the main instrument panel for easy access and operator identifi cation. This switch controls the Chemical Metering Flow and has See additional information on the Instrument Panel Control three settings: Low, Medium, and High.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean GREEN “ONE-TOUCH” SWITCH SQUEEGEE SWITCH The green “One-Touch” switch operates the A separate Squeegee switch is provided. It can entire scrubbing function. When the One-Touch be used to prevent the squeegee functions from control switch is turned on the following takes operating when the “One-Touch”...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SOLUTION CONTROL KNOB When the vehicle motion is stopped the brushes (including the side brush, if installed) and solution fl ow will The solution fl ow is selected using a three position automatically shut off . When the vehicle begins to move rotary knob which provides: Off...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean BASIC SCRUBBING/FILLING/ CHOOSING THE CORRECT TYPE OF BRUSH EMPTYING INFORMATION (FOR YOUR SCRUBBING APPLICATION) The main and optional side scrub brushes are available in Adjust the machine speed scrub brush pressure and solution the following types: fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK Open the top cover of the solution tank. Begin fi lling the SOLUTION TANK solution tank with clean water not to exceed 130°F (55.4°C). TOP COVER When the tank is approximately half full add the appropriate amount of detergent (Do not add detergent in solution tank if you are using the optional chemical metering system for applying detergent).
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK USING THE AUTO-FILL OPTION: 1. Park the machine on a level surface and set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to the “on” position, do not start the engine.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean NORMAL SCRUBBING This machine is equipped with one button scrubbing. It is not necessary to press all of the scrub function switches each time you begin scrubbing. 1. On LPG powered machines; Open the liquid service LPG TANK valve (turn valve counter-clockwise) on the LPG tank SERVICE...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 4. Press the bottom of the green one-touch button to begin 7. Adjust the scrub brush pressure as required. scrubbing. There are three brush pressures available. The engine speed will increase to operating speed, the For normal scrubbing use the lowest brush squeegee will lower, the vacuum fan will start.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DOUBLE SCRUBBING ROTATE ARMS TO LOCK SQUEEGEE Double scrubbing is an eff ective way to remove heavy grime IN RAISED POSITION accumulation. This is accomplished by making two passes over the area to be cleaned, the fi rst pass with the squeegee raised.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean STOP SCRUBBING 5. Press the bottom of the green one-touch button to begin scrubbing. 1. Press the top of the green one touch button to stop 6. When double scrubbing use the maximum solution fl ow scrubbing.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SCRUB WATER PICK UP MODE (SQUEEGEE ONLY) BRUSH ONE- For water pick up or cleaning spills the machine can be SWITCH TOUCH operated with the squeegee and vacuum system only. “OFF” SWITCH 1. Start the engine. “ON”...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DRAINING/CLEANING THE RECOVERY 6. Rinse the fl oat sensor, inside the Recovery Tank. TANK For cleaning stubborn debris from the recovery tank the rear cover may be removed for greater access. Note: The recovery tank must be emptied and cleaned 7.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean EMPTYING/CLEANING THE DEBRIS HOPPER BUMPER LEVER Note: The debris hopper must be emptied and cleaned daily. 1. Drive the machine to an appropriate dump site. Shut off the engine and set the parking brake. 2.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 6. Slide the hopper cradle out from under the rear bumper. HANDLE (See Fig. 2) 7. Using the lift handle remove the hoppers from the hopper cradle and empty the debris into an appropriate container.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DRAINING THE SOLUTION TANK 1. Drive the machine to an appropriate dump site. Shut off the engine and set the parking brake. 2. Open the solution tank top cover. 3. Grab the end of the solution tank drain and lower slowly to the fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean OPERATING PROCEDURES STARTING WARNING PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Before starting the engine, sit in the operator’s seat Prior to starting the engine, check the following: and make sure the parking brake is engaged. 1. Engine oil level is within the operating range -- indicated with small holes on the engine oil dipstick.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean DRIVING STOP THE MACHINE The direction control pedal moves the machine forward 1. Stop scrubbing and drive the machine forward until the and backward. To move the machine forward or backward, rear squeegee raises. fi...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ATTENTION! USING A TRAILER OR TRANSPORT VEHICLE Do not tow or push the machine a distance of more than 0.5 mi (0,8 km) or faster than 1 mph (1,6 km/ Position the machine on the transport vehicle or hr).
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean OPTIONS SUCTION HOSE CAP DETERGENT CHEMICAL METERING CONTAINIER DETERGENT The chemical metering option is used to meter the optimum CONTAINER amount of detergent onto the fl oor while scrubbing. RACK 1. Place a full container of detergent (appropriate for the application) into the detergent container rack located on the top of the solution tank.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean AUTO-FILL NEUTRAL START SENSOR (CE) The Neutral Start Sensor safety option will not allow the The auto-fi ll option allows for unattended fi lling of the engine to be started, if the Directional Control Pedal is solution tank.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SPRAY AND VACUUM WAND The spray wand option is used to clean areas that are otherwise inaccessible. 1. Park the machine close to the area to be cleaned. 2. Lower the squeegee and shut off the engine. 3.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 11. Turn the Vac & Spray Wand switch located on the 17. Remove the wand vacuum hose from the wand and the instrument panel to the “on” position. (See Fig. 2) machine squeegee. 12. Apply solution to the area to be cleaned by activating the 18.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PRESSURE WASH OPTION 1. Park the machine close to the area to be cleaned. 2. Lower the squeegee and shut off the engine. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the hose from hose box located behind the operator seat.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean HEATED SOLUTION SYSTEM The heated solution system uses a catalytic convertor to heat the water, running it through a heat exchanger. The operator does not need to do anything to operate the heated solution system. It is automatic. The heated solution does not allow the operator to switch from hot to cold water.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SUSPENSION SEAT The suspension seat comes equipped with: 1. Hand lever for seat adjustment. Adjusts the seat lengthwise. Pull lever to release. Let the lever catch after adjustment. 2. Rotary knob for lumbar adjustment. Turn knob to the left for more support.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SIDE SCRUB BRUSH Turn on the side brush using the side brush switch on the console. Turn off the side brush using the same switch. The side brush cannot operate independently from the main sweep brushes. The main brushes also come on when the side brush switch is pushed.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SEAT BELTS Seat belts are off ered as an option on both the standard seat, and the suspension seat. LIGHTS Safety lights are off ered in blue, amber, or red. The lights can be mounted on the solution tank, or the Overhead Guard. The lights can fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Introduction Regular maintenance on your sweeper results in better cleaning, faster cleaning and a prolonged service life for the equipment and components. This section contains the following information to help you give your sweeper the maintenance attention it requires: •...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART SERVICE FREQUENCY (IN HOURS) (BY MAINTENANCE AREA) DAILY ENGINE Pressure wash engine NOTE: For additional maintenance requirements, refer to the engine manual. AIR INTAKE SYSTEM Empty rubber dust cup of air fi lter element. Check air fi...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART SERVICE FREQUENCY (IN HOURS) (BY MAINTENANCE AREA) DAILY IMPELLER Check for hydraulic fl uid leaks from hoses and motor. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Check hydraulic reservoir gauge and fi ll as needed. Replace breather cap fi lter element. Replace hydraulic fl...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY (IN HOURS) SERVICE (BY MAINTENANCE AREA) DAILY STEERING Check for leaks. PARKING BRAKE Check for proper functioning and adjust as needed. WHEELS AND TIRES Visually inspect for wear and damage. Repair or replace as needed. Check and tighten lug nuts.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE All basic maintenance tasks are listed with their recommended frequencies on the Planned Maintenance INSTRUCTIONS Chart in this manual. Important additional engine ENGINE maintenance requirements and instructions are explained in the Engine Supplemental Catalog which comes with your Maintenance requirements and service instructions for your machine.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean AIR INTAKE SYSTEM Check Air Filter Service Indicator AIR FILTER SERVICE The air fi lter service indicator shows when to change the INDICATOR air fi lter element. Check the indicator on a daily basis. The red indicator gradually becomes visible as the air fi...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Air Filter Cleaning 1. Once you have removed the air fi lter elements, empty AIR FILTER SERVICE the dust cup and clean the interior of the air fi lter INDICATOR housing. AIR FILTER 2. Use an air hose to blow out the air fi lter elements. Air ELEMENT OUTER pressure should be 100 psi (689 kPa) or less.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery Replacement Battery Cleaning CAUTION 1. Combine baking soda and water in a strong solution. Remove the negative battery cable before you 2. Brush the solution over the battery top, including remove the positive battery cable. This is done to terminals and cable clamps.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Circuit Breaker Fuses If the circuit breaker trips, it can be reset by pressing the The fuse panel is located behind the front cover. Open the reset button in the center of the breaker. (The circuit front cover and remove the dust shield to access the fuse breaker is located below the left panel of the steering panel.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean FUEL SYSTEM WARNING WARNING When disconnecting the tank coupling, always wear gloves. LPG fuel can freeze bare hands. Never attempt to perform any service on the equipment or components until the engine is OFF, WARNING the parking brake is LOCKED, and the wheels are CHOCKED.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean COOLANT SYSTEM LUBRICATION For all engine fuel types: Use a current API (American BLOWING OUT RADIATOR FINS Petroleum Institute) Oil Service Classifi cation that is suited Note: Make sure radiator is cool before blowing out the to seasonal temperatures.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean LUBRICATION POINTS Steering Fork Bearings STEERING The steering fork bearings are located above the front CYLINDER ROD END wheel. LUBRICATION POINT Rear Wheel Bearings Repack the rear wheel bearings every 400 hours of operation using Lubriplate EMB grease and replace damaged seals.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean LATCHES & HINGES STATIC STRAP Lubricate the cover hinges every 200 hours of operation with A static strap prevents the buildup of static electricity in the light machine oil. Lubricate the following: machine. The static strap is attached to the back of the frame behind the left rear tire.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir HYDRAULIC The hydraulic fl uid reservoir is located behind the right side OIL FILTER door under the operator seat. (See Fig. 1) Note: The reservoir fi ll cap has a built-in breather and dip SEAT stick.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Note: A minimum of 7 gal - 8 gal (26.5 L - 30.3 L) of CAUTION hydraulic oil is needed to fi ll the empty reservoir tank to the correct amount. The maximum volume capacity of the Minuteman International, Inc.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Hydraulic Fluid Filter HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER PRESSURE The reservoir tank has a pressure gauge to monitor hydraulic GAUGE fl uid pressure and to indicate when the hydraulic fl uid fi lter needs to be replaced. The pressure gauge needle indicates green, yellow, and red pressure zones.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean HYDROBACK Adjusting the Propulsion Pump Neutral Setting HYDROBACK ADJUSTER PLATE MOUNT If the machine does not remain in neutral when the foot ADJUSTER PLATE pedal is released the following adjustment is necessary. LOCK NUTS WARNING Before staring the engine raise the front of the machine with a suitable fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 8. When the drive wheel comes to a complete stop tighten Drive Motor the two lock nuts. After the fi rst 50 hours of operation torque the motor shaft nut to 475 lb·ft (644 N·m) dry; 375 lb·ft (508 N·m) lubricated. 9.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SCRUBBING COMPONENTS When installing the brushes insert the drive hub end of the brush into the scrub head. This automatically ensures that Scrub Brushes the brush V-shaped pattern is positioned correctly. This machine is equipped with two cylindrical scrub brushes. To increase brush life these scrub brushes can be rotated These brushes scrub the fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Replace or Rotate the Cylindrical Scrub Brushes PARKING BRAKE 1. Set the machine parking brake. (See Fig. 2) 2. Lift up the scrub brush side door. 3. Turn the solution fl ow switch to off position. (See Fig. 3) In the following step when turning the ignition switch to the “run”...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 8. Slide the new or rotated scrub brush into the scrub deck. Ensure that the V-shaped bristle patterns on the brushes are pointing toward each other as viewed from above. (See Fig. 6) 9. Push the scrub brush onto the drive hub while rotating the brush counter-clockwise.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Checking the Scrub Brush Pattern 7. Check the width and shape of the brush patterns on the fl oor. If the long edges of the two brush patterns are For the best results perform the scrub brush pattern tests on parallel then a brush pattern adjustment is not required.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Adjusting the Scrub Brush Pattern (Taper) The brush patterns should also be the same width. If one is wider than the other then the scrub brush pattern width must The front scrub brush pattern adjustment is located behind be adjusted.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Adjusting the Scrub Brush Pattern (Equal width) The width of the two scrub brush patterns should be equal. If they are not equal the level of the scrub deck must be adjusted front-to-back. (See Fig. 3) 1.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SIDE SCRUB BRUSH (OPTION) Replacing the Side Scrub Brush 1. Raise the side scrub brush. 2. Turn off the machine. 3. Set the parking brake. For Safety: Before leaving machine, turn off the machine, set the parking brake, and remove the key.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SQUEEGEES 4. Squeegee will remain on the ground. Repeat steps 1-3, if necessary. The right and left side squeegees control water during turns and channel water toward the center of the machine and into 5.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Adjusting the Rear Squeegee Blade Flare 8. Test the squeegee for water pick up. Be sure that the squeegee assembly is adjusted to level 9. Make fi ne adjustments to the caster height for optimum before performing the fl...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Leveling the Rear Squeegee 7. Lock the adjustment nuts. Leveling the squeegee assembly provides a uniform fl are of 8. If necessary proceed to Adjusting the Rear Squeegee the squeegee blade. It is important that this adjustment be Blade Flare.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Turning or Replacing the Rear Squeegee Blades 1. Ensure that the rear squeegee is raised up off of the fl oor. Check the squeegee blades daily for wear or damage. 2. Shut off the engine and set the parking brake. After the squeegee edge wears half-way through the For Safety: Before leaving machine, turn off...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 8. Replace or turn the squeegee blades by placing the blade 7. Remove the squeegee retainer bands. (See Fig. 2) onto the pins of the squeegee frame. 9. Replace the squeegee retainer straps and close the latch. SQUEEGEE Fig.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SIDE SQUEEGEES 5. Replace the side squeegee blade by placing the blade onto the pins of the side squeegee frame. The right and left side squeegees control water during turns Note: Position the beveled edge of the side squeegee blade and channel water toward the center of the machine and into down and toward the front the machine.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SIDE SCRUB BRUSH SQUEEGEE (OPTION) The side scrub brush squeegee channels water to the inside of the right side squeegee and into the path of the rear squeegee. Replace the side scrub brush squeegee if it becomes worn, damaged, or loses its shape.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SKIRTS AND SEALS Scrub Deck Rear Skirt The Rear Skirt is mounted between the rear of the scrub Scrub Deck Front Skirt deck and the hopper cover. (See Fig. 2) The Front Skirt is mounted to the front of the scrub deck. (See Fig.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Hopper Vacuum Seal Cover Seals A seal is attached to the vacuum tube between the vacuum The Cover Seals are attached to each of the solution and tube and the debris hopper. (See Fig. 3) recovery tank covers.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean BRAKES Adjusting the Brake System Both the service and parking brake are adjusted during the Service Brakes following cable length adjustment. The service brakes are operated by a foot pedal and The brake cable adjustment is located under the operator connecting cables.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TIRES 3. Remove the inner and outer bearings. Note which is the inner bearing and which is the outer bearing so that they The front and rear tires are solid press-on tires. are reinstalled in the same location. Check the tires for damage every 100 hours of operation.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SENSING SWITCHES Neutral Sensing Switch Adjustment: Note: Hydrostatic transmission neutral must be set before Adjusting the Neutral Sensing Switch performing this adjustment. The Neutral Sensing Switch shuts off and raises the scrub The cable should be adjusted so that there is little play in brushes and turns off...
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean It is important that the switch reacts quickly otherwise it will Adjusting the Nautilus Reverse Sensing Switch be necessary to drive the vehicle at too high a speed before To prevent squeegee damage a reverse sensing switch the brushes become activated.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Nautilus Reverse Sensing Switch Adjustment: 3. Ensure that the switch activates correctly when the directional control pedal is pushed slightly forward Note: The heel end of the directional control pedal, when and released and when pushed slightly in reverse and in neutral, must be set to 0.75 in (1,9 cm) inch above released.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean COVERS To reinstall the seat mount set the seat mount into the hinge receivers, reconnect the lock arm, and lower the seat mount. Many of the covers are removable to provide increased The seat mount retaining bars will latch automatically. access for inspection or maintenance.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean SOLUTION DELIVERY BAR & FILTER SYSTEM Solution Filter Lift the operator side broom door to locate the solution fi lter. Solution Delivery Bar Visually inspect the fi lter element for debris. Clean fi lter Located under the machine and in front of the main brush element with fresh water and a small brush.
PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides information to assist in identifying maintenance trouble and provides possible causes and actions to correct the problem. Many of the solutions require servicing your machine. Service must be preformed by an approved authorized repair station.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Engine overheats. Low coolant level. Supply coolant. Fan blade installed incorrect Reinstall (pusher type fan) NOTE: If coolant loss has not Clogged radiator. Flush radiator. occurred, check for malfunction Loose fan belt.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Nautilus® machine creeps in Directional control pedal, Propulsion Pump Perform the adjustment procedures. neutral. Neutral Setting is out of adjustment. Brushes do not turn or turn very Hydraulic system problem: See Hydraulics System Problems in slowly.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Poor water pick-up Recovery tank is full. Empty the tank; if foaming badly, change detergent. Squeegee worn. Replace squeegee. Debris caught in squeegee or pick-up tube. Remove debris. Leak or clog in hose from impeller.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Scrubber unit not cleaning the Brushes worn. Replace. fl oor. Need diff erent type of brush or detergent. Use manufacturer’s recommended brushes / detergent. Debris caught in brush drive mechanism. Clear obstruction.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Hydraulic control valve failure Defective solenoid valve. Replace solenoid valve or coil. Switch failure. Check for loose or disconnected wires. Hydraulic drive motor failure. Insuffi cient oil supply. Fill Reservoir.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Hydraulic variable displacement Pump leaking. Replace seals. pump failure. Relief valve(s) stuck. Clean or replace relief valve(s) at the pump. Drive coupling malfunction. Replace defective gears. Control linkage out of adjustment. Adjust control linkage, check for binding.
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